OTTAWA - As Ottawa holds consultations for its next federal budget, the MEI is urging the government to chart a different course by cutting spending, reviewing costly new programs, and reducing the...
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ICBA ECONOMICS: INCOME AND SPENDING – A VIEW FROM THE HOUSEHOLD LEVEL
Chief Economist Jock Finlayson BRITISH COLUMBIA - Spending by households on goods, services and housing represents more than three-fifths of all economic activity in Canada. Households finance their...
NEW STUDY OFFERS CROSS-BORDER ANALYSIS OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST’S HYDROGEN ECONOMY POTENTIAL
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) announced the completion of landmark, multi-jurisdictional studies that provide a comprehensive view of supply, demand, and trade...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS AUGUST 8, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Randy Garg has been recognized for his significant contributions to B.C.’s tech landscape, earning a spot in the 2025 BC Innovators Hall of Fame. Ingrid...
TECHNOLOGY, TRUCKING & STORAGE OPTIONS ABOUND IN B.C.
BRITISH COLUMBIA - There are over 46,000 kilometres of highways and side roads in British Columbia. Along with that, there are over 2,900 bridges, 25 coastal ferry routes and another 14 inland, and...
FRASER VALLEY REAL ESTATE SALES ACTIVITY LEVELS OFF
SURREY - Market conditions are ideal for Fraser Valley home buyers this summer, but the persistent gap between buyers’ and sellers’ price expectations continues to suppress sales. The Fraser Valley...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS AUGUST 5, 2025
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA Donny van Dyk, the current City Manager of Delta, has been appointed as the new City Manager of Vancouver. Dr. Paul Keown from Delta has received the 2025...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: AUGUST 5, 2025
Location: Chilliwack (multi-family new) Address: 45639 Spadina Ave - Condominiums - The Ottison Description: New multi family development - 4 storeys - 44 condominium units - u/g parking Status:...
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES WITH FLEXIBLE FINANCING: HOW COMMUNITY FUTURES BC LOANS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
BRITISH COLUMBIA - For 40 years, Community Futures British Columbia (CFBC) and its network of 34 locally based offices have helped small and medium-sized businesses in rural and underserved...
MNP: RESPONDING TO MOTOR FUEL TAX ASSESSMENTS IN THE B.C. FORESTRY SECTOR
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In British Columbia’s forestry sector, logging and trucking businesses are beginning to take a closer look at how they manage and report fuel use. While the Motor Fuel tax rules...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS AUGUST 1, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Geoff Ritchie has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the Prince George Airport Authority, effective July 2, 2025. Ritchie has accumulated more than...
TRUCKING AND LOGISTICS IN BC: NAVIGATING CHALLENGES, INNOVATION, AND TRADE PRESSURES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Trucking and logistics form the backbone of British Columbia’s economy, underpinning industries from retail and manufacturing to forestry and agriculture. According to the BC...
LANGLEY CHAMBER: US TARIFFS ON CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ARE PRICING OUT THE AMERICAN DREAM
Langley Chamber Blogpost LANGLEY - Data for Business’ is an effort of the Langley Chamber, in partnership with the Canadian Chamber’s Business Data Lab, to bring our members reports, stats, and...
BANK OF CANADA HOLDS RATE AT 2.75%
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. While some elements of US trade policy have started...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS JULY 29, 2025
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA The retail centre Taylor's Crossing, located at 1025 Marine Drive in North Vancouver, has been acquired by Spire Development Corporation. A proposed six-story...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: JULY 28, 2025
Location: Delta (subdivisions) Address: 6388 Market Ave - Harrow Estate Cottages - Phase 1 - Southlands Development Description: New residential development - SFDs - 4 bedroom units - 2,098 to 2,400...