BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 6, 2026
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC The West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation (WKEDC) has hired Ryan Malcolm as its Chief Executive Officer. Malcom brings over 24 years of leadership...
EDITORIAL: GOVERNMENT VS PRIVATE SECTOR COMPENSATION IN BC
Government workers in BC receive 4.4% higher wages, on average, than comparable private-sector workers BRITISH COLUMBIA - Government workers in British Columbia on average enjoy a higher wage...
OPINION: NEW TAX CREDIT COULD EXPAND VITAL RETIREMENT COVERAGE FOR WORKING CANADIANS
OTTAWA - More than nine million working Canadians lack access to a workplace retirement plan, with the gap most pronounced among employees of small- and mid-sized businesses, according to a new C.D...
BC HYDRO LOOKING FOR CLEAN POWER FOR AI AND DATA CENTRES
VICTORIA – BC Hydro launched a competitive process on January 30 for clean power specifically for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres. BC Hydro’s new approach, enabled through the...
CPABC: TOP BUDGETING APPS FOR CANADIANS IN 2026
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Need a way to track your spending? Let’s explore the top budgeting apps to try in 2026. These financial management tools range from basic budgeting tools to advanced platforms...
VIREB: MULTI-FAMILY MOMENTUM BALANCES SLOWER SINGLE-FAMILY SALES
NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 388 unit sales (all property types) in January 2026, down 10 per cent from one year ago. Year-over-year active listings (all...
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