OTTAWA – The Canadian economy is expected to grow moderately in the first quarter of 2025, finds the latest Main Street Quarterly report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)....
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BCBC: NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS B.C.-U.S. TRADE TIES AMID TARIFF THREATS
BRITISH COLUMBIA – As British Columbia prepares to navigate potential challenges posed by changes in U.S. trade policy, the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has released a new report...
INSOLVENCY INCREASED IN 2024; EXPERTS EXPECT SIMILAR RESULTS IN 2025
OTTAWA - Insolvency was an increasing concern across the board of the economy in 2024, a report from the Insolvency Insider, which provides updates on Canadian Insolvency filings and new reveals....
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 17, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Neil Jacobson has been named the newest principal at WA Architects Ltd. Miller Titerle + Company has announced the addition of its newest principal lawyers,...
NEW INDUSTRY AND LABOUR COUNCIL FORMS TO COLLABORATE ON TARIFF AND CUSMA ISSUES
OTTAWA - A voluntary initiative was launched on Friday, January 10, among Canadian organizations that have chosen to collaborate as the country faces issues around Canada United States (U.S.) trade....
NCDA: FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL REBATE DECISIONS RUN COUNTER TO MARKET REALITIES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - For the past fourteen years, British Columbia has ascended to a leadership position in zero emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption. Our success has been based on three key elements:...
CFIB: STAGNANT SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT IN CANADA SET TO DECLINE OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS
OTTAWA - Nearly a third (32%) of Canadian small businesses expect their capital investments to decrease over the next two years, finds a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent...
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF COMMUNITY FUTURES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
BRITISH COLUMBIA - 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of Community Futures, a nationwide non-profit organization with an impressive history, invaluable impact, and exciting plans for the future....
BCREA: DECEMBER SALES MARK A STRONG FINAL QUARTER OF 2024
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 4,484 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in December 2024, up 24.7...
TLA: CAPITAL GAINS CHANGES THAT IMPACT CONTRACTORS
As seen in Truck LoggerBC Winter 2025 BRITISH COLUMBIA - On April 16, 2024, the 2024 federal budget, titled Fairness for Every Generation, was delivered by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, deputy...
BCREA: COMPARING THE BC HOME FLIPPING TAX AND FEDERAL PROPERTY FLIPPING TAX
By Jennifer Lynch, Senior VP, Professional Services, BCREA BRITISH COLUMBIA - As of January 1, 2025, the new BC Home Flipping Tax has added another layer of tax consideration for British Columbians...
ICBA: 72% OF B.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES FACE SEVERE LABOUR SHORTAGES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Amid a housing affordability crisis and growing economic uncertainty, a staggering 72% of B.C. contractors report a shortage of skilled tradespeople, according to the Independent...
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....