Central/North Vancouver Island
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...
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...
CVRD PURCHASES MOUNT WASHINGTON FACILITY
COMOX VALLEY - The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), in collaboration with Mount Washington Pacific and the Vancouver Island Mountain Sport Society, have announced the purchase of the Vancouver...
CLUTESI HAVEN MARINA REVITALIZED THROUGH PORT ALBERNI PARTNERSHIP
PORT ALBERNI– Since 2022 c̓išaaʔath ̣ (Tseshaht First Nation), Hupačasath First Nation, and City of Port Alberni have participated in the First Nations – Municipal Community Economic Development...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 19, 2024
NANAIMO - 655 Albert St (institutional add/alter) NWRC Nanaimo Wellness and Recovery Centre Owner: Vancouver Island Health Authority – Victoria Ph: 250-370-8912 (Facilities Design &...
South Vancouver Island
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...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 19, 2024
NANAIMO - 655 Albert St (institutional add/alter) NWRC Nanaimo Wellness and Recovery Centre Owner: Vancouver Island Health Authority – Victoria Ph: 250-370-8912 (Facilities Design &...
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...
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...
BCREA: JANUARY 2025 HOUSING STARTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian housing starts rose by 3 per cent to 239,739 units in January at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). Starts were up 4 per cent from the same month last year....
SEASPAN AND GVHA AMONG GREEN SHIPPING CORRIDOR PROGRAM RECIPIENTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Federal Government announced up to $35.5 million in funding for three projects based in British Columbia to invest in commercially available clean technology and...
Thompson Okanagan
STUDENT HOUSING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AT PENTICTON CAMPUS OF OKANAGAN COLLEGE
PENTICTON - Construction is set to begin on a new 101-bed student housing facility at Okanagan College’s Penticton campus. Site preparation work is underway this month on the project that was...
OPINION: CANADIAN PORTS MUST MODERNIZE OR CONTINUE TO FALL BEHIND
OTTAWA - Consistent union efforts to block port automation have left Canada with some of the least productive ports in the world, argues a recent publication by the MEI. “Canadians depend on ports...
BCREA: 2025 BEGINS WITH STRONG SALES AND LISTINGS ACTIVITY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 4,221 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in January 2025, up 6.4...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Location: Kelowna (multi-family new) Address: 595 McWilliams Rd - Townhouses - Willow Ridge Description: New townhouse development - 3 structures - 3 storeys - 14 units - 3 bedroom units - 1,766 sf...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 13, 2025
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA The Partners & team at MNP Kelowna would like to congratulate Partner Kyla Magee on being the recipient of the Chartered Professional...
GREATER VERNON CHAMBER CELEBRATES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK WITH EXCITING NEW INITIATIVES
VERNON - The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Chamber of Commerce Week in BC, running from February 10-14, 2025. This annual celebration highlights the vital role Chambers...
Fraser Valley
HULLO FERRIES STARTS 2025 STRONG
NANAIMO - Hullo, the fast-ferry service connecting downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo, today announced significant operational achievements for January 2025, demonstrating its growing role in British...
OPINION: ELIMINATING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION BY 2050 IMPOSSIBLE IN PRACTICAL TERMS
OTTAWA - The federal government’s plan to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electricity generation by 2050 is impossible in practical terms, finds a new study published today by the...
CFIB: GST HOLIDAY A FLOP FOR SMALL BUSINESS
OTTAWA - As the two-month GST/HST holiday comes to an end, only 5% of small businesses saw stronger sales compared to the same period last year, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of...
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE CALLS FOR FEDERAL ACTION ON US TARIFFS
SURREY – The Surrey Board of Trade and South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce are deeply concerned about the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel imports,...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Location: Township of Langley (industrial new) Address: 27112 56 Ave - Warehouse - Office Space Description: New multi tenant industrial development - 2 structures - Bldg A, 5 units, approx 49,920...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA Scott Stoilen announced that he is now a Full Member (TEP) of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). The redevelopment application for...
Northern BC
BCREA: COMPARING THE BC HOME FLIPPING TAX AND FEDERAL PROPERTY FLIPPING TAX
By Jennifer Lynch, Senior VP, Professional Services, BCREA BRITISH COLUMBIA - As of January 1, 2025, the new BC Home Flipping Tax has added another layer of tax consideration for British Columbians...
ICBA: 72% OF B.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES FACE SEVERE LABOUR SHORTAGES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Amid a housing affordability crisis and growing economic uncertainty, a staggering 72% of B.C. contractors report a shortage of skilled tradespeople, according to the Independent...
NORTH CENTRAL BC 2025 PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS SEE SOME FLUCTUATIONS
PRINCE GEORGE - The property assessments for almost 250,000 properties throughout North Central BC have now been released. "Most North Central home owners can generally expect to see assessment...
B.C. REAL ESTATE HELD VALUES, VOLUMES IN 2024
BRITISH COLUMBIA - 2024 was another steady year for the real estate industry across British Columbia. Prices and sales volumes were generally on par with the previous year, as reported by real...
CANADIAN MILL SERVICES ASSOCIATION ACQUIRES QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT OF THE BC COFI
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Canadian Mill Services Association announced that it has completed a purchase agreement with the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) to acquire the COFI Quality Control...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 10, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Katherine Carlson has stepped into the role of executive officer for the Canadian Home Builders' Association of Northern BC, succeeding Terri McConnachie....