ICBA ECONOMICS: CANADA’S FALTERING TRANSPORATION SUPPLY CHAIN – THE CASE OF PORTS
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - A few years back, amid the chaos of the COVID pandemic, the federal government appointed a group of experts to examine Canada’s...
MNP LLP CONTINUES TO GROW, ADDS NEW ISLAND OFFICES
BRITISH COLUMBIA– While MNP’s primary focus with their clients is numbers, their own numbers have been increasing substantially due to their growth across Vancouver Island and the country. The...
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 24, 2025
VICTORIA - 1110 Caledonia Ave (multi‑family new) Townhouses Owner: St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church – Victoria • Ph: 250‑384‑2255Architect: StudioPA – Victoria • Ph: 250‑475‑2702...
BCREA: DECEMBER SHOWS A JUMP IN RETAIL ACTIVITY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales increased by 2.5 per cent to $69.6 billion in December from the previous month. Compared to the same time last year, retail sales are up by 3.9 per cent....
THE PROVINCE IS INVESTING $10 MILLION TO HELP TREE FRUIT GROWERS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In light of the challenges facing the tree fruit growers over the past few years and possible U.S. tariffs, the Province of BC is investing in farmers. Support will be based on...
RISING ECONOMY 2025 FEATURES EXCITING LINEUP OF CHANGEMAKERS
VICTORIA - The woman who soared from pilot to founder of Canada’s first Indigenous airline. The entrepreneur who transformed a dying community into a world-renowned destination. The music...
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