Central/North Vancouver Island
BCREA: DECEMBER 2024 CANADIAN INFLATION ROSE 1.8 PER CENT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian prices, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 1.8 per cent on a year-over-year basis in December, down from a 1.9 per cent increase in November....
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 20, 2025
VICTORIA - 1035 Russell St (multi-family new) Townhouses Architect: Nick Bray Architecture Ltd - Vancouver Ph: 604-900-8238 brett@nickbray.ca Designer: Victoria Design Group Ltd - Victoria Ph:...
ICBA ECONOMICS: REVIEWING BC’S MAJOR PROJECTS
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - As B.C. struggles to gain economic traction after a disappointing 2024, the outlook for project investment will be key to shaping the...
CFIB: CANADIAN ECONOMY TO SEE REASONABLE GROWTH IN Q1 2025 BUT TARIFF THREAT LOOMS
OTTAWA – The Canadian economy is expected to grow moderately in the first quarter of 2025, finds the latest Main Street Quarterly report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)....
BCBC: NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS B.C.-U.S. TRADE TIES AMID TARIFF THREATS
BRITISH COLUMBIA – As British Columbia prepares to navigate potential challenges posed by changes in U.S. trade policy, the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has released a new report...
INSOLVENCY INCREASED IN 2024; EXPERTS EXPECT SIMILAR RESULTS IN 2025
OTTAWA - Insolvency was an increasing concern across the board of the economy in 2024, a report from the Insolvency Insider, which provides updates on Canadian Insolvency filings and new reveals....
South Vancouver Island
VIGILANTE MARKETING INC. DOUBLES SIZE, MERGES WITH SAYVEE CREATIVE INC.
KELOWNA – Vigilante Marketing Inc. has been welcoming challenging situations and correcting the course of their client’s marketing challenges for over four years. They have now doubled their...
NANAIMO & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ADVANCING CRITICAL HEALTHCARE FOR VANCOUVER ISLAND
NANAIMO – The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) is thrilled to announce the remarkable success of its Winter Campaign, which raised over $2.1 million between November 15 and January...
CVRD PURCHASES 75 HECTARES ON BALD MOUNTAIN IN LAND ACQUISITION
COWICHAN VALLEY - The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) has acquired approximately 75 hectares (185 acres) in Electoral Area I – Youbou/Meade Creek that will significantly increase the size...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 22, 2024
DUNCAN- 490 Ypres St (multi-family new) Apartments Architect: Pacific West Architecture - Vancouver Ph: 604-558-3064 info@pwaarchitecture.com Developer: Long Term Project Developments Ltd - Victoria...
VRBA: HOUSING STARTS DECLINED IN MOST CRD MUNICIPALITIES IN 2024
VICTORIA - Despite provincially-mandated housing targets and rezonings, Greater Victoria’s total housing starts in 2024 were down 16% according to CMHC. From January to December, housing starts were...
BCREA: DECEMBER 2024 CANADIAN INFLATION ROSE 1.8 PER CENT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian prices, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 1.8 per cent on a year-over-year basis in December, down from a 1.9 per cent increase in November....
Thompson Okanagan
INSOLVENCY INCREASED IN 2024; EXPERTS EXPECT SIMILAR RESULTS IN 2025
OTTAWA - Insolvency was an increasing concern across the board of the economy in 2024, a report from the Insolvency Insider, which provides updates on Canadian Insolvency filings and new reveals....
GABLECRAFT HOMES AND PCRE GROUP CHOOSES A NEW PATH
VICTORIA – A successful, long-time B.C. development company has chosen a new PATH. PATH is the new name of the award winning company PCRE Group along with its subsidiary GableCraft Homes. The group,...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 17, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Neil Jacobson has been named the newest principal at WA Architects Ltd. Miller Titerle + Company has announced the addition of its newest principal lawyers,...
KELOWNA INVITED TO APPLY FOR INTERNATIONAL DESIGNATION AS CANADA’S FIRST ‘CITY OF GASTRONOMY’
KELOWNA - Kelowna’s outstanding food and beverage culture and vibrant culinary scene could soon be part of a network of cities around the world celebrated for creativity and innovation. The City of...
VERNON PROVIDES CLARIFICATION ON ROLE OF AUXILIARY FIREFIGHTERS
VERNON - The City of Vernon is providing clarification regarding the expiring agreement with the Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association (VVFA), the use of the term "volunteer," and the ongoing...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 16,2025
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA Brent Lobson has been appointed as the new director of operations at Kelowna International Airport, with Indigo Park Canada. Lobson was previously...
Fraser Valley
BCBC: NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS B.C.-U.S. TRADE TIES AMID TARIFF THREATS
BRITISH COLUMBIA – As British Columbia prepares to navigate potential challenges posed by changes in U.S. trade policy, the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has released a new report...
INSOLVENCY INCREASED IN 2024; EXPERTS EXPECT SIMILAR RESULTS IN 2025
OTTAWA - Insolvency was an increasing concern across the board of the economy in 2024, a report from the Insolvency Insider, which provides updates on Canadian Insolvency filings and new reveals....
GABLECRAFT HOMES AND PCRE GROUP CHOOSES A NEW PATH
VICTORIA – A successful, long-time B.C. development company has chosen a new PATH. PATH is the new name of the award winning company PCRE Group along with its subsidiary GableCraft Homes. The group,...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 17, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Neil Jacobson has been named the newest principal at WA Architects Ltd. Miller Titerle + Company has announced the addition of its newest principal lawyers,...
CRAFT WITHOUT THE KICK: THE EVOLUTION OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER IN BC
By Tamara Vidito, BC Ale Trail BRITISH COLUMBIA - Whether you’re embracing Damp January, taking your turn as the designated driver, pursuing health and fitness goals, or simply taking a mindful...
NEW INDUSTRY AND LABOUR COUNCIL FORMS TO COLLABORATE ON TARIFF AND CUSMA ISSUES
OTTAWA - A voluntary initiative was launched on Friday, January 10, among Canadian organizations that have chosen to collaborate as the country faces issues around Canada United States (U.S.) trade....
Northern BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS DECEMBER 27, 2024
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, a Governor of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, has been appointed as the next Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Sharon...
BCREA: RETAIL SALES UP .9% IN BC FOR OCTOBER
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales rose 0.6 per cent to $67.6 billion in October from the previous month. Compared to the same time last year, retail sales are up by 1.5 per cent. Furthermore,...
NORTHERN BC MOVERS & SHAKERS DECEMBER 20, 2024
News Influencing Decision Makers in Northern BC PRINCE GEORGE Kim Haakstad has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of COFI. The 80th Annual Truck Loggers Association...
BCREA: MORTGAGE RATE FORECAST
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Prior to the US presidential election, the outlook for Canadian mortgage rates seemed relatively clear. The Bank of Canada’s overnight policy rate was on a glide path to reach...
INTEGRATED MARKETPLACE INITIATIVE FUNDS SUPPORT BC INDUSTRIES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Through the Province’s Integrated Marketplace program delivered by Innovate BC, Prince Rupert-based Gitxaala Environmental Services (GES) has been awarded $448,355 in funding to...
CPABC: CARIBOO’S GOODS-SECTOR LOSES WORKERS IN 2024
PRINCE GEORGE - The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) recently released BC Check-Up: Work, an annual report on labour market trends across the province. In the Cariboo...