BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian real GDP rose by 0.2 per cent in December, after declining by 0.2 per cent in November. Goods-producing sectors rose 0.3 per cent, while service-producing industries were...
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SURREY LANGLEY SKYTRAIN PROJECT SEES PROGRESS
SURREY - The Province of BC has announced that major construction is underway along the Surrey Langley SkyTrain alignment and at future station sites. Early works, including site preparation and...
NORTHERN BC BIOCARBON’S EXPANSION: FROM PILOT PLANT TO INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION
NORTHERN BC - BC Biocarbon, a leader in sustainable carbon solutions, has made significant strides in advancing bio-based alternatives to fossil fuels. In 2018, the McBride based company...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 28, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Paul McCullough has joined the MacKay CEO Forums group as a Strategic Advisor and now serves as a Forum Chair in the Vancouver area that focuses on CEOs....
DONALD TRUMP ISN’T DAMAGING CANADA’S ECONOMY: HE’S EXPOSING IT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Justin Trudeau has been successful in spreading division from coast to coast on multiple issues throughout his nine years a Prime Minister, but his latest venture as Prime...
KPMG: CANADIANS WANT RETAILERS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
OTTAWA -As more Canadians choose to buy local products amid the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, a new survey from KPMG in Canada finds they want retailers to make it easier for them to do so. More...
BCBC: ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT TO STRENGTHEN B.C.’S ECONOMY AMID U.S. TARIFF THREATS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - With B.C. already facing domestic economic challenges, new U.S. tariff threats add another layer of uncertainty for businesses and workers. In response, the Business Council of...
ICBA ECONOMICS: CANADA’S FALTERING TRANSPORTATION SUPPLY CHAIN – THE CASE OF PORTS
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - A few years back, amid the chaos of the COVID pandemic, the federal government appointed a group of experts to examine Canada’s...
BCREA: DECEMBER SHOWS A JUMP IN RETAIL ACTIVITY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales increased by 2.5 per cent to $69.6 billion in December from the previous month. Compared to the same time last year, retail sales are up by 3.9 per cent....
THE PROVINCE IS INVESTING $10 MILLION TO HELP TREE FRUIT GROWERS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In light of the challenges facing the tree fruit growers over the past few years and possible U.S. tariffs, the Province of BC is investing in farmers. Support will be based on...
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN BC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
OTTAWA - The Federal Government announced up to a $33.1 million investment in six projects in Alberni and BC under the National Trade Corridors Fund. The projects contribute to economic growth and...
BCBC: B.C. SALMON FARMING SECTOR AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE UNDER THREAT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - B.C.’s salmon farming sector—a cornerstone of the province’s economy and an emblem of innovation—is under siege. For decades, it has supported communities, driven economic...
BC HOTEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2025 AWARDS FINALISTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) has announced the finalists for the 2025 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence. These awards recognize the outstanding...
CREA: NEW LISTINGS JUMP TO START 2025 AS TARIFF UNCERTAINTY WEIGHS ON SALES
OTTAWA - Canadian MLS® Systems posted a double-digit jump in new supply in January 2025 when compared to December 2024. At the same time, sales activity fell off at the end of the month, likely...
BCREA: JANUARY 2025 HOUSING STARTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian housing starts rose by 3 per cent to 239,739 units in January at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). Starts were up 4 per cent from the same month last year....
CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AT $100M IMPORT LOGISTICS PARK IN PRINCE RUPERT
PRINCE RUPERT – A $100 million South Kaien Import Logistics Park (SKILP) will result in long-term economic benefits for the partners in the project, the Metlakalta Development Corporation (MDC) and...