Central/North Vancouver Island
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....
COWICHAN VALLEY EDC MILESTONES AND MOMENTS FOR 2024
COWICHAN VALLEY - Another year is in the books, and what a year it’s been. 2024 brought challenges, opportunities, and milestones that underscored what makes the Cowichan region unique: its people,...
PORT ALBERNI DEVELOPS ACTION PLAN FOR TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS
PORT ALBERNI - The City of Port Alberni has responded to a letter from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (Ministry) addressing certain deficiencies in the now operational...
COMOX VALLEY AIRPORT CELEBRATES RECORD PASSENGER GROWTH IN 2024
COMOX VALLEY - The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) is proud to announce a significant milestone as the 2024 passenger statistics highlight a banner year for the airport. With 402,757 total passengers...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 15, 2024
LADYSMITH- 1130 Rocky Creek Rd (commercial new) Shopping Centre Architect: Urban Design Group Architects - Vancouver Ph: 604-687-2334 rickj@udga.com Developer: Oyster Bay Development Corporation -...
NCDA: FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL REBATE DECISIONS RUN COUNTER TO MARKET REALITIES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - For the past fourteen years, British Columbia has ascended to a leadership position in zero emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption. Our success has been based on three key elements:...
South Vancouver Island
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....
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...
Thompson Okanagan
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 9, 2025
Location: Kamloops (multi-family new) Address: 116 128 136 Columbia St - Condominiums - Rental Condominiums - Canary Lofts Description: New multi family development - 8 storeys - 141 condominium and...
INNERGEX RENEWABLE AND WFN SIGN WITH BC HYDRO FOR K2 WIND PROJECT
KELOWNA - Innergex Renewable Energy Inc and Westbank First Nation have signed a 30-year electricity purchase agreement with BC Hydro for electricity generated by the K2 Wind Project located in the...
OKANAGAN PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS REFLECT FLAT MARKET
KELOWNA - The property assessments for more than 445,000 properties throughout the Southern Interior of BC, have now been released, reflecting market value as of July 1,2024. The Southern Interior's...
TLA: LUMBER MARKET 2025: THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY NEWS
As seen in Truck LoggerBC Winter 2025 BRITISH COLUMBIA - Another year and another market outlook. After a dismal 2023 and 2024 in lumber markets in both demand and prices, it can only get better in...
CAROLE TAYLOR TO LEAD PANEL ON ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH AT SOS FORUM JAN. 23
BRITISH COLUMBIA – With addictions and mental illnesses fueling a significant portion of British Columbia's crime and street disorder, veteran journalist and politician Carole Taylor will explore...
NCDA: 2025 RESOLUTIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The old adage that a New Year brings renewed hope and optimism is one that our sector will gladly embrace. As we enter the initial weeks of 2025, there is only one for certain; we...
Fraser Valley
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....
TLA: LUMBER MARKET 2025: THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY NEWS
As seen in Truck LoggerBC Winter 2025 BRITISH COLUMBIA - Another year and another market outlook. After a dismal 2023 and 2024 in lumber markets in both demand and prices, it can only get better in...
CAROLE TAYLOR TO LEAD PANEL ON ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH AT SOS FORUM JAN. 23
BRITISH COLUMBIA – With addictions and mental illnesses fueling a significant portion of British Columbia's crime and street disorder, veteran journalist and politician Carole Taylor will explore...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 7, 2025
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA Steve Roosdahl has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of BCfresh. Linda Dempster, a resident of Tsawwassen, has been awarded the Doug...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 7, 2025
Location: Delta (mixed-use dev) Address: 4989 Bridge St and 4905 Elliott St - Condominiums - Commercial - Bridge & Elliott Description: New mixed use development - 6 storeys - approx 129...
NCDA: 2025 RESOLUTIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The old adage that a New Year brings renewed hope and optimism is one that our sector will gladly embrace. As we enter the initial weeks of 2025, there is only one for certain; we...
Northern BC
CREA: CANADIAN HOME SALES SEE SURPRISE JUMP IN OCTOBER
OTTAWA - Home sales activity recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems increased 7.7% on a month-over-month basis in October 2024, reaching its highest level since April 2022. Rising home sales activity...
BCREA: BC HOUSING STARTS BELOW OCTOBER 2023 LEVELS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association reports that Canadian housing starts rose 8 per cent to 240,761 units in October at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). Starts...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS NOVEMBER 15, 2024
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC BRITISH COLUMBIA Brynn Nheiley has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC), with effect from November 12, 2024....
CONSTRUCTION LABOUR FORCE LEVELS MAINTAINED
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canada’s construction labour force decreased minimally in September, down slightly from 1.73 million in August, 2024 to just under 1.7 million. The Labour Market Corner, presented...
WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS RELEASES THIRD QUARTER FINANCIALS
LADYSMITH - Western Forest Products Inc. (WFP) posted a net loss of $19.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024, $2.2 million more than the same quarter in 2023. The forestry company had a...
REPORT FORCASTS WINTER RECREATIONAL MARKETS IN BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA - According to the recently released Royal LePage Winter Recreational Property Report, home prices in Canada's popular ski regions1 remained virtually flat year over year in the...