Central/North Vancouver Island
TLA: CAPITAL GAINS CHANGES THAT IMPACT CONTRACTORS
As seen in Truck LoggerBC Winter 2025 BRITISH COLUMBIA - On April 16, 2024, the 2024 federal budget, titled Fairness for Every Generation, was delivered by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, deputy...
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...
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....
South Vancouver Island
CRD ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE KAPOOR LUMBER COMPANY LANDS
VICTORIA - The Capital Regional District (CRD) has announced an agreement to purchase 1,973 hectares of land from the Kapoor Lumber Company (KLC). The lands are located adjacent to the Sooke Lake...
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...
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....
ADVISORY: UNLOCKING LENDING SUCCESS
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Do you have any lending needs on the horizon? As a mortgage expert, there’s a key piece of advice I always give to business owners: keep your accountants informed when planning to...
Thompson Okanagan
TLA: CAPITAL GAINS CHANGES THAT IMPACT CONTRACTORS
As seen in Truck LoggerBC Winter 2025 BRITISH COLUMBIA - On April 16, 2024, the 2024 federal budget, titled Fairness for Every Generation, was delivered by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, deputy...
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...
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....
Fraser Valley
BCREA: DECEMBER SALES MARK A STRONG FINAL QUARTER OF 2024
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 4,484 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in December 2024, up 24.7...
TLA: CAPITAL GAINS CHANGES THAT IMPACT CONTRACTORS
As seen in Truck LoggerBC Winter 2025 BRITISH COLUMBIA - On April 16, 2024, the 2024 federal budget, titled Fairness for Every Generation, was delivered by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, deputy...
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...
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...
Northern BC
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...
TLA EDITORIAL: AFFORDABILITY AND A VIBRANT FOREST SECTOR THAT’LL WORK
This article was published in the Winter 2025 issue of the Truck Logger BC Magazine BRITISH COLUMBIA - Affordability is a trending word of the day and for good reason; the stresses of handling the...
DP WORLD PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN CANADIAN CARGO OPERATIONS
PRINCE RUPERT - DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, announced a new partnership with the Gemini Cooperation to enhance cargo operations throughout Canada. Beginning in...
ICBA ECONOMICS: 2025-26 FORECAST
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - As a new year beckons, Canadian policymakers and business leaders find themselves staring at an unsettled economic landscape that renders...