Central/North Vancouver Island
OPINION: A CANADIAN CALL TO ACTION
VANCOUVER ISLAND - How are Canadians dealing with the threats coming from Donald Trump’s America? Sure, many are cancelling holidays to Hawaii and the sun belt and making an effort to avoid U.S....
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 28, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Paul McCullough has joined the MacKay CEO Forums group as a Strategic Advisor and now serves as a Forum Chair in the Vancouver area that focuses on CEOs....
DONALD TRUMP ISN’T DAMAGING CANADA’S ECONOMY: HE’S EXPOSING IT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Justin Trudeau has been successful in spreading division from coast to coast on multiple issues throughout his nine years a Prime Minister, but his latest venture as Prime...
KPMG: CANADIANS WANT RETAILERS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
OTTAWA -As more Canadians choose to buy local products amid the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, a new survey from KPMG in Canada finds they want retailers to make it easier for them to do so. More...
SEALAND FLIGHT SHOWCASES ALL ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
CAMPBELL RIVER – Sealand Flight Ltd.’s dream to become the first in Canada to conduct flight training of electric airplanes is about to become reality. Sealand, in partnership with elibird aero and...
CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 26, 2024
News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island NORTH ISLAND Russell Murray has been elected as the new president of the Port Alice Golf Club, with Tyler Boese taking on the role of vice...
South Vancouver Island
KPMG: CANADIANS WANT RETAILERS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
OTTAWA -As more Canadians choose to buy local products amid the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, a new survey from KPMG in Canada finds they want retailers to make it easier for them to do so. More...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 26, 2024
NANAIMO - 66 Prideaux Street (multi‑family new) Supportive Housing – Trackside Architect: Low Hammond Rowe Architects Inc – Victoria • Ph: 250‑472‑8013 • architects@lhra.ca Developer: Ballenas...
BCBC: ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT TO STRENGTHEN B.C.’S ECONOMY AMID U.S. TARIFF THREATS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - With B.C. already facing domestic economic challenges, new U.S. tariff threats add another layer of uncertainty for businesses and workers. In response, the Business Council of...
ICBA ECONOMICS: CANADA’S FALTERING TRANSPORTATION 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...
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 25, 2025
News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business VICTORIA Erin Elliott, CPA, CA has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Devon Properties. Christina Sorba, an experienced Senior...
GREATER VICTORIA CHAMBER: ONCE AGAIN, WORKING TOGETHER WILL GET US THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES
VICTORIA – As the voice of business in British Columbia’s capital city, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has always fostered close relationships with the people making decisions in the...
Thompson Okanagan
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...
KF AEROSPACE ADDS TO FLEET FOR PUROLATOR CONTRACT
KELOWNA - KF Aerospace announced it has acquired an ATR 72-500 Bulk Freighter (MSN736) from ACIA Aero Leasing, a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services based in...
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN BC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
OTTAWA - The Federal Government announced up to a $33.1 million investment in six projects in Alberni and BC under the National Trade Corridors Fund. The projects contribute to economic growth and...
GREATER VERNON CHAMBER CALLS FOR POLICY CHANGES TO SUPPORT BC CRAFT DISTILLERIES
VERNON - The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is urging the provincial government to remove regulatory barriers that hinder the growth of British Columbia’s craft distilleries, making it harder...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Location: City of Kelowna (multi-family new) Address: 2100 Campbell Pl - Townhouses - Condominiums - Shelter Bay Description: New multi family development - approx 33 structures - 2 condominium...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 20, 2025
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA The BC Chamber of Commerce has announced that President and CEO Fiona Famulak will be leaving the organization on June 13, 2025, after four years...
Fraser Valley
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN BC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
OTTAWA - The Federal Government announced up to a $33.1 million investment in six projects in Alberni and BC under the National Trade Corridors Fund. The projects contribute to economic growth and...
BCBC: B.C. SALMON FARMING SECTOR AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE UNDER THREAT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - B.C.’s salmon farming sector—a cornerstone of the province’s economy and an emblem of innovation—is under siege. For decades, it has supported communities, driven economic...
BC HOTEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2025 AWARDS FINALISTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) has announced the finalists for the 2025 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence. These awards recognize the outstanding...
LANGLEY CHAMBER: BC’S MINIMUM WAGE TO INCREASE TO $17.85 AS OF JUNE 1
LANGLEY - On June 1, the minimum wage increases in BC from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour, a 2.6% increase. Businesses should prepare to ensure their wages meet this requirement on June 1. This increase...
CREA: NEW LISTINGS JUMP TO START 2025 AS TARIFF UNCERTAINTY WEIGHS ON SALES
OTTAWA - Canadian MLS® Systems posted a double-digit jump in new supply in January 2025 when compared to December 2024. At the same time, sales activity fell off at the end of the month, likely...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Location: Surrey (industrial new) Address: 19590 32 Ave - Industrial - Offices Description: New light impact industrial business park - approx 7,678 sm industrial space - approx 1,348 sm office...
Northern BC
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....
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,...
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....