Central/North Vancouver Island
BCREA: BANK OF CANADA LOWERS INTEREST RATES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Bank of Canada lowered its overnight policy rate by 50 basis points for the second consecutive meeting, bringing it from 3.75 to 3.25 per cent. In the statement accompanying...
AI/ML INNOVATIONS ACQUIRES QUANTUM SCIENCES LTD
VICTORIA - AI/ML Innovations Inc. (CSE:AIML)(OTCQB:AIMLF)(FWB:42FB) has announced that it has entered into an arms-length share purchase agreement dated December 9, 2024 (the "SPA") to acquire all...
VECIMA RESTRUCTURES WORKFORCE
VICTORIA - Vecima Networks Inc. (VCM: TSX), a company delivering software, services, and integrated platforms that power broadband and video streaming networks, announced their plans to restructure....
RE•FLECTIONS PODCAST REFLECTS ON WHEATCROFT’S REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCES
VICTORIA - Braden Wheatcroft has been in the real industry for many years, and he’s had time to reflect on his experiences. The Director of Business Development and Broker Owner of RE/MAX Camosun...
YELLOW SHEET VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: DECEMBER 9, 2024
SAANICH - 4464 Markham St (industrial new) Warehouse Architect: Number Ten Architectural Group - Victoria Ph: 250-360-2106 rhalliday@numberten.com Developer: University of Victoria - Property...
OPINION: AN END OF YEAR SALUTE
VANCOUVER ISLAND - As we move towards the holidays, I’d like to take a moment to thank the Business Examiner for providing me with this platform to express opinions on the hot topics of the day. As...
South Vancouver Island
RE•FLECTIONS PODCAST REFLECTS ON WHEATCROFT’S REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCES
VICTORIA - Braden Wheatcroft has been in the real industry for many years, and he’s had time to reflect on his experiences. The Director of Business Development and Broker Owner of RE/MAX Camosun...
YELLOW SHEET VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: DECEMBER 9, 2024
SAANICH - 4464 Markham St (industrial new) Warehouse Architect: Number Ten Architectural Group - Victoria Ph: 250-360-2106 rhalliday@numberten.com Developer: University of Victoria - Property...
BGC SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND WANTS TO HELP YOU HELP OTHERS
VICTORIA – A lot of people want to do good in their community, but it can often be hard to know what to do and where to do it. When communities come together to help each member flourish, a greater,...
OPINION: AN END OF YEAR SALUTE
VANCOUVER ISLAND - As we move towards the holidays, I’d like to take a moment to thank the Business Examiner for providing me with this platform to express opinions on the hot topics of the day. As...
BCREA: EMPLOYMENT GAINS DRIVEN BY PUBLIC SECTOR
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian employment rose by 0.2 per cent from the previous month, growing by 51,000 jobs to 20.647 million in November. The employment rate remained unchanged at 60.6 per cent,...
BIABC ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
KAMLOOPS – Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC), the organization that represents 70 business districts and more than 55,000 businesses across our province, today announced a long...
Thompson Okanagan
BIABC ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
KAMLOOPS – Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC), the organization that represents 70 business districts and more than 55,000 businesses across our province, today announced a long...
OPINION: WHAT A DONALD TRUMP PRESIDENCY MEANS FOR THE CANADIAN ECONOMY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Donald J. Trump’s re-ascendancy to the Presidency of the United States of America was one of the most compelling political stories of a lifetime. His vow to Make America Great...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS DECEMBER 5, 2024
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA Alan Clay has been appointed the new executive director of Pathways Abilities Society. Chris Bowser takes charge at Waterplay's new Sydney...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: DECEMBER 5, 2024
Location: Kelowna (subdivisions) Address: 1870 Treetop Rd - Duplexes - Treetop Rd Subdivision Description: New residential subdivision - 16 duplex units Status: Rezoning Application - in process...
KELOWNA, NANAIMO AIRPORTS EARN AWARD FOR PARTNERSHIP
KELOWNA/NANAIMO – A regional tourism partnership has earned Kelowna International Airport and Nanaimo Airport major award from the Airport Council International. The Excellence in Airport Marketing...
BC HOTEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD
BRITISH COLUMBIA — The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) is pleased to introduce several new Board of Directors, following the official announcement at their Annual General Meeting on November 19th at the...
Fraser Valley
TRIGON PACIFIC TERMINALS CEO ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT
PRINCE RUPERT - Rob Booker, Chief Executive Officer of Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. (Trigon), announced the appointment of Craig Olley as Trigon's President. In the newly created role, Olley will...
BIABC ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
KAMLOOPS – Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC), the organization that represents 70 business districts and more than 55,000 businesses across our province, today announced a long...
OPINION: WHAT A DONALD TRUMP PRESIDENCY MEANS FOR THE CANADIAN ECONOMY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Donald J. Trump’s re-ascendancy to the Presidency of the United States of America was one of the most compelling political stories of a lifetime. His vow to Make America Great...
BC HOTEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD
BRITISH COLUMBIA — The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) is pleased to introduce several new Board of Directors, following the official announcement at their Annual General Meeting on November 19th at the...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: DECEMBER 3, 2024
Location: Surrey (multi-family new) Address: 10440 10428 Whalley Blvd - Condominiums - Townhouses - Ascent Description: New mixed use development - 31 storeys on a 6 storey podium approx 230...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS DECEMBER 3, 2024
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA With funding from the Community Prosperity Fund (CPF), awarded through the Delta Community Foundation, Reach Child and Youth Development Society has...
Northern BC
ADVISORY: THE IMPORTANCE OF TERMINATION CLAUSES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - A termination clause is a term of an employment agreement that sets out how an employment relationship can be terminated as well as the parameters on what happens when termination...
EQUIFAX: AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGES STILL PERSIST
OTTAWA – Equifax Canada’s latest Market Pulse Consumer Credit Trends Report reveals that while recent interest rate cuts have provided easing of financial pressures for some Canadians, other groups...
WAGES, ADVANCEMENT AND TRAINING: MAGNETS TO ATTRACT TRADES WORKERS TO FIRMS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Offering fair wages, and opportunities for advancement and training are major magnets that construction companies can use to attract employees to their firms. British Columbia has...
BCREA: BC STANDARDS NEEDED FOR REMEDIATING HOMES USED IN DRUG PRODUCTION
BRITISH COLUMBIA - As British Columbia continues to deal with a housing shortage, a new research study conducted by the University of the Fraser Valley Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice...
CARFAX CANADA REPORTS 25% INCREASE IN CAR THEFT IN 2024
OTTAWA - CARFAX Canada has released its highly anticipated, Year in Rear View 2024 report, showcasing key insights from millions of its Vehicle History Reports conducted over the past year. By...
CFIB: WELCOMES TAX CUTS BUT CONCERNED WITH ADMINISTRATIVE HEADACHE
OTTAWA - The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) welcomes any tax cutting measure, but adds that narrow, temporary sales tax holidays can add confusion and administrative complexity...