ICBA ECONOMICS: A LOOK UNDER THE HOOD OF THE B.C. BUSINESS COMMUNITY
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - If one listens closely to what provincial government ministers and many other politicians have to say about the place of business in...
MACALONEY WHISKEY TOURS BECOME VICTORIA TOURIST ATTRACTION
VICTORIA – Whiskey is now a tourist attraction in Victoria. Macaloney’s Brewers & Distillers Ltd. owner and founder Dr. Graeme Macaloney has championed the Northwest Whiskey Trail, the first...
MOVERS & SHAKERS BC EDITION – JULY 18, 2024
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Caroline Séguin has been appointed as the senior vice president of industry advancement and corporate secretary at Destination Canada. John Douglas Jevning,...
JANI-KING FRANCHISES AVAILABLE TO HELP KEEP B.C. WORKPLACES BEAUTIFUL
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Jani-King is keeping B.C. offices clean, and they’re looking to add more customers and franchisees to their growing team. Nathan Oxford, Vice-President of Strategic Growth and...
CREA: CANADIAN HOUSING ACTIVITY SHOW SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT IN JUNE
OTTAWA - Activity in Canada’s housing market saw some early signs of renewed life in June 2024, following the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cut at the beginning of the month. Home sales activity...
CANADIAN MANUFACTURING SALES INCREASE IN MAY 2024
OTTAWA - In May 2024, Canadian manufacturing sales increased by 0.4% to reach $71.4 billion, following a 1.4% rise in April. The growth was driven by higher production in the aerospace product and...
