PRINCE GEORGE
Cathy Mackay
Cathy Mackay assumes the position of chief executive officer of EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.
Tim Ayres, a real estate agent from Sooke, was elected chair of the British Columbia Real Estate Association for 2024-2025.
Environmental Dynamics Inc. is celebrating its 30th year in business.
Shane Kelly has joined the team at BGC Engineering Inc.as Principal Geotechnical Engineer.
In collaboration with the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society, the Rotary Clubs of Prince George are providing 22 planting beds at the coming Rotary Community Garden. Registration for these beds starts on April 13.
Applications for a maximum of $10,000 are now being accepted for Northern Health’s IMAGINE community grants, which are intended to support community-led health and wellness initiatives. Applications must be submitted by May 10th.
Neotech Metals Corp. reported that it closed its non-brokered financing. The Offering issued 1,142,858 flow-through units of the Company at $0.70 per FT Unit for gross proceeds of $800,000, each FT Unit consisting of one common share that qualifies as a “flow-through share” as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and one-half of one flow-through share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase one (non-flow-through) common share at $0.80 for three years.
The Garden Fund of BC Housing annually awards a maximum of $3,000 in garden funding to ten non-profit housing partners, including the Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC and Prince George Native Friendship Centre.
Community Futures Fraser Fort George is pleased to partner and support the BC Craft Farmers Cannabis Summit, which will be held from April 19th to the 21st in Prince George.
The Regional District of Fraser Fort-George will discuss a potential loan of $500,000 to the Exploration Place during its upcoming board meeting on April 18th.
The annual spring book sale will be held on April 12 and 13 by the Prince George Public Library, in collaboration with the Friends of the Prince George Public Library (PGPL).
Hart Home Essentials located at 3789 Austin Road West in Prince George has announced to permanently close its doors.
Congratulations to 3 Goblins Games on celebrating their first year!
The Canadian Vocational Training Centre celebrates 10 years in Prince George.
Birch & Boar’s celebrates 5 fantastic years this April 18, 2024
Homespun Refillery is having a 2 Year Anniversary Extravaganza.
PRINCE RUPERT
Ceilidh Marlow
Ceilidh Marlow is starting a new position as Senior Communications Advisor at BC Ferries.
Dr. Islam Elnagar, MD, FRCSC, has been named the new orthopedic surgeon at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital by Northern Health, effective mid-April.
Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. is seeking a boat operator for the area surrounding Prince Rupert.
Big Dog Disposal and Recycling, a locally owned and First Nations-operated waste management company, has recently been launched in Prince Rupert.
A Business After Business event will be held on April 12 in honour of the Museum of Northern BC‘s centenary in collaboration with the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce.
The first Spring Vendor Expo will be held at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre on April 20.
Irwin’s Industrial Safety Training Centre has officially opened at 101 1st Ave E, Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce announced Business Excellence Awards Winners! Rookie Business of the Year Winner: Doggy Hotel and Spa; Retail Excellence Winner: Eddie’s News; Young Entrepreneur Winner: Ansen Norgaard; Tourism & Accommodation Excellence Winner: Adventure Tours; Individual Customer Service Excellence Winner: Sanj Sharma; Industry & Manufacturing Winner: Lighten Up Electric; Professional Excellence Winner: Bob Hayes; Not For Profit of the Year Winner: Pawz United Rescue Society; Community Involvement Winner: Good Times Games; Indigenous Peoples Entrepreneurship Winner: Yvonne Campbell (Genetics Gym); Dining Distinction Winner: Opa Sushi and Home-based Business Excellence Winner: Sourdough YPR.
FORT ST. JOHN
The Fort St. John & District Palliative Care Society is hosting an Advanced Care Planning session this month and will be setting up at the next trade exhibition, which takes place from April 12–14.
The 100th Street Corridor project, awarded to Knappett Industries, will begin construction on April 15th in the City of Fort St. John.
Aquatech Canadian Water Services Ltd. was awarded a contract by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) to manage five bulk loading and potable water treatment facilities in Electoral Area B, which includes Rose Prairie, Feye Spring, Buick Creek, Boundary Lake, and Prespatou.
The International Soccer Tournament hosted by Resilience BC at the Kids Arena Fieldhouse on May 25th is being finalized by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Fort St. John in collaboration with Resilience BC.
A $75,000 provincial grant is given to Fort St. John to establish a Safe Community Situation Table in order to address public safety issues.
The North Peace Cattleman’s Association will launch the Emergency Animals Response Project to aid in the protection of animals in times of disaster.
BC Check-Up: Invest, an annual report on investment trends throughout the province published by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC), indicates that construction of 59 housing units commenced in the largest municipalities of Northeast British Columbia, which is a marginal decrease from the 63 units recorded in 2022.
KITIMAT
A 20-year gas supply from ARC Resources and Pembina Pipeline has allowed the Haisla Nation Cedar LNG project near Kitimat to move forward with engineering.
Overall Tools & Rentals located at 420 Enterprise Ave, Kitimat, is scheduled for a grand re-opening on May 3rd.
Dolly’s Fish Market’s new store is opening on May 1st at MK Marina Bay in Kitimat.
TERRACE
The Vape Club has officially opened in Terrace, BC, at 4641 Lazelle Avenue.
Bears’ Lair TV will be making its way to Kitselas Five Tier System, located at 4404 Queensway Drive in Terrace, from April 12th-15th. They will be hosting the Youth Entrepreneur Dream Camp, generously sponsored by TC Energy.
The City of Terrace Fire Department is recruiting Paid on Call Firefighters.
WILLIAMS LAKE
C5 Rodeo Company will be the new stock contractor for the 2024 Williams Lake Stampede, which will be held from June 28 to July 1, according to the Williams Lake Stampede Association.
Amarok Scaffolding Ltd. announced partnership with Veritree by committing to plant 7,000 trees and 9,000 kelp annually for the next 3 years.
Williams Lake Appliances & Furniture Ltd has opened their doors C-141 First Ave N.
SMITHERS
The Town of Smithers was recently awarded funding from BC Healthy Communities, under the Age-Friendly Communities Program, for undertaking the Age-Friendly Wayfinding Project which intends to support inclusive use of trails by people of all ages and abilities
The Town of Smithers is thrilled to announce that $500,000 in funding has been awarded from the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant.
Hubspace is hosting the 2024 Northwest Innovation Roundtable on April 19th at the Pioneer Place Activity Centre.
ReJar is for sale.
QUESNEL
The Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new members, TL Designs and Zelda Fences & Landscaping, which will be present at the Tradeshow 2024 at the West Fraser Arena on April 27th and 28th.
GreenHope Society has moved to its new location at 170 Front St.
Umo is now live and ready to use in the Prince George and Quesnel regional transit systems!
100 MILE HOUSE
The District of 100 Mile House approved a 6 per cent municipal tax increase for 2024.
The Centennial Park & Washrooms are now OPEN for the 2024 season.
The District of 100 Mile House will be hosting an immigration information session for businesses and employers on April 17th at 385 Birch Avenue Municipal Hall, 4th Street Entrance 100 Mile House.
Business Façade Improvement Program is now accepting applications for 2024. This program provides grants to property and business owners to renovate, restore, or redesign retail and commercial building facades and storefronts in 100 Mile House.
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