Central/North Vancouver Island
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 29, 2024
NORTH COWICHAN - 6489 Paddle Rd (mixed-use dev) Commercial - Residential - Phase 1 Architect: WA Architects Victoria - Langford Ph: 250-391-4933 dwong@wa-arch.ca Developer: Kerkhoff Develop Build -...
CFIB: SMALL BUSINESS SPENDS HOURS WRAPPED IN RED TAPE
OTTAWA - In 2024, small businesses spent a whopping 735 hours complying with regulation, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released recently in partnership...
BCREA 2025 FIRST QUARTER HOUSING FORECAST
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2025 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update today. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are...
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 27, 2025
VICTORIA - 1042 Richardson St (multi-family new) Apartments - Ten42 Owner: 1248330 BC Ltd Architect: Christine Lintott Architects Inc - Victoria Ph: 250-384-1969 christine@lintottarchitect.ca...
NOVEMBER 2024 SAW SLIGHT INCREASE IN RETAIL SALES IN BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales remained largely unchanged at $67.6 billion in November from the previous month. Compared to the same time last year, retail sales are up by 1.6 per cent....
OPINION: SMITH IS THE REAL LEADER OF TEAM CANADA IN U.S. TARIFF THREAT DRAMA
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Pierre Trudeau hated Alberta, tried to destroy its economy and political relevance, but failed. Justin Trudeau is apparently determined to finish off the job his father started....
South Vancouver Island
SEVERAL BC PROJECTS WIN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AWARD
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Several BC projects will be recognized at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards which will be held in Fredericton, New Bruncswick on...
CVRD: HOW FILM COWICHAN IS BOOSTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY
COWICHAN VALLEY - Set amidst Vancouver Island’s awe-inspiring landscapes and steeped in a rich cultural tapestry, the Cowichan region is evolving into a captivating destination for local and global...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 29, 2024
NORTH COWICHAN - 6489 Paddle Rd (mixed-use dev) Commercial - Residential - Phase 1 Architect: WA Architects Victoria - Langford Ph: 250-391-4933 dwong@wa-arch.ca Developer: Kerkhoff Develop Build -...
DESTINATION VICTORIA: PORTER AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW OTTAWA-VICTORIA SERVICE, ENHANCING BUSINESS TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
VICTORIA - Earlier today, Porter Airlines announced it will begin a new service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) starting May 15, 2025. Destination...
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 28, 2025
News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business VICTORIA Congratulations to Hailey Ouellette from Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA, for being selected as the January Victoria Hospitality...
FSI ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT FOR FOOD GRADE MANUFACTURING
VICTORIA - Flexible Solutions International (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is a Victoria based developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water...
Thompson Okanagan
OPINION: SMITH IS THE REAL LEADER OF TEAM CANADA IN U.S. TARIFF THREAT DRAMA
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Pierre Trudeau hated Alberta, tried to destroy its economy and political relevance, but failed. Justin Trudeau is apparently determined to finish off the job his father started....
JOINT VENTURE ACQUIRES THREE AIRCRAFT FOR RCAF AIRCREW TRAINING
KELOWNA - KF Aerospace and SkyAlyne have signed a purchase contract with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada to acquire three Dash 8-400 aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Future Aircrew...
PENTICTON SAW STRONG YEAR FOR HOUSING IN 2024
PENTICTON - A focus on creating more attainable and accessible housing saw Penticton have a strong year with more than 600 units receiving development permit approval in 2024. “We have placed an...
KELOWNA AIRPORT REACHES NEW MILESTONE
KELOWNA - Kelowna International Airport (YLW) has reached a new milestone, welcoming a record-breaking 2,133,582 million passengers in 2024. In 2024, YLW also reached a record high for monthly...
KELOWNA CHAMBER: CHEERS DIRECT TO HOME WINE SALES TO ALBERTA
KELOWNA - Almost a year after the 2024 chapter in the Alberta-BC wine wars got underway, the battle is over. Direct to consumers wine sales resumed last week, nearly six months after an MOU was...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 23, 2025
Location: Kamloops (mixed-use dev) Address: 520 530 556 576 5 Ave - Condominiums - Commercial - City Gardens Description: New mixed use development - 6 structures - 6 to 24 storeys - approx 525...
Fraser Valley
OPINION: SMITH IS THE REAL LEADER OF TEAM CANADA IN U.S. TARIFF THREAT DRAMA
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Pierre Trudeau hated Alberta, tried to destroy its economy and political relevance, but failed. Justin Trudeau is apparently determined to finish off the job his father started....
VIGILANTE MARKETING INC. DOUBLES SIZE, MERGES WITH SAYVEE CREATIVE INC.
KELOWNA – Vigilante Marketing Inc. has been welcoming challenging situations and correcting the course of their client’s marketing challenges for over four years. They have now doubled their...
CHILLIWACK PARTNERSHIP BRINGS RENEWABLE PROPANE
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack has formed a partnership with Superior Propane in efforts to shift from traditional propane to renewable propane. Superior Propane marked the first step in the...
UFV CO-LEADS NATIONAL AG-TECH PROJECT
CHILLIWACK - The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is playing a key role in the just-launched Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) Platform and will share in $16.2 million in federal...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 21, 2025
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA The Government of Canada and the City of Delta have reached an agreement to accelerate the construction of 424 new homes in the next three years, paving...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 21, 2025
Location: Mission (mixed-use dev) Address: 8423 Cedar St - Condominiums - Childcare Facility - Silver & Cedar Description: New mixed use development - approx 6 storeys - approx 95 condominium...
Northern BC
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....
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...