The following piece by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson, in his role as a Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute, was first published in the Toronto Sun on August 7, 2024. BRITISH COLUMBIA...
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ESTEEM LINGERIE: SOLUTION PROVIDERS FOR BUSY WOMEN
WEST KELOWNA - If the bra doesn’t fit, you shouldn’t commit. To buying one, that is, and to that end, Esteem Lingerie has a fully trained team that ensures each client has an undergarment that fits...
FORTIS SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH VULCANX SUPPORTING HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY
SURREY - FortisBC Energy Inc. has signed an agreement with VulcanX Energy Corp. (VulcanX) to support the development of hydrogen pyrolysis technology that would see zero-emission hydrogen and solid...
UNLOCKING SME SUCCESS: HOW TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS TO DRIVE LOYALTY AND SALES
Part 3/4 In our series on strategies for growing small businesses, we've explored how to enhance business development and sales. Now, we shift focus to another critical aspect: strengthening...
BCBC LABOUR MARKET UPDATE: A NOTABLE DETERIORATION IN B.C.’S JOB MARKET IN JULY
Economic Perspectives from BCBC website BRITISH COLUMBIA - The August release of the Labour Force Survey delivered more bad news about the state of B.C.’s labour market. The total number of people...
NCDA: CANADA’S EV TRANSITION — CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
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CCC SECURES GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT CONTRACT FOR SALE OF DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT
VICTORIA - The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) announced the signing of a government-to-government (G2G) contract with France’s DGA – La direction générale de l’Armement (DGA) du ministère...
CFIB: NEW AMENDMENTS TO CAPITAL GAINS TAXATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
OTTAWA - Yesterday, the federal government shared new details on the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive (CEI) - measure that was proposed in the budget to offset some of the negative impact of the...
TRANS MOUNTAIN BOTTLENECKS SQUEEZED $1.5B FROM BC LOWER MAINLAND RESIDENTS
High Fuel Prices Related to Lack of Pipeline Infrastructure BRITISH COLUMBIA – Over the last decade invisible pipeline bottlenecks cost British Columbians big time – squeezing BC Lower Mainland...
BCREA: HOME SALES UP SLIGHTLY ON BANK OF CANADA RATE CUTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 6,943 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in July 2024, a 2 per cent...
REFORESTATION HAMPERED BY UNCERTAINTY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Last year alone, nearly three million hectares of forests were burned in BC wildfires – areas that must be replanted to support important ecosystems, sustain wildlife and critical...
ICBA ECONOMICS: WHICH INDUSTRIES DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN B.C.?
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - Preliminary estimates from Statistics Canada show that B.C.’s economy grew by a modest 1.6% after inflation in 2023, down sharply from...
UNBC RECEIVES $5M GRANT FOR QUESNEL LAKE SALMON RESEARCH
PRINCE GEORGE – A team of researchers has secured one of the largest competitive grants in University of Northern British Columbia history to study the impacts of climate change and human activity...
BEBC: MOVERS & SHAKERS AUGUST 9, 2024 – BRITISH COLUMBIA
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Alison Dantas, CEO of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, has been elected to represent Vancouver Island on the board of the Federation of...
THE BC CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – JULY BCCA BRIEFING
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SUPERNOVAS AID IDEON TECHNOLOGIES IN MINING QUEST
RICHMOND – Clean energy and green futures cannot be reached without first embracing the mining industry. At least, that’s what Gary Agnew, CEO and Co-Founder of mining technology company Ideon...