SURREY - A consortium made up of Pomerleau, Aecon and ACCIONA has been awarded the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project's Stations Contract by the Province of BC. "Pomerleau is honoured to be part of the...
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2024 BRITISH COLUMBIA REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE DATA CALL HIGHLIGHTS BALANCED MARKET TRENDS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has released its 2024 Real Estate Brokerage Data Call and Home Buyer Rescission Period (HBRP) Reporting Summary. This...
ICBA ECONOMICS: CORPORATE HEAD OFFICES ARE FLEEING CANADA
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...
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR SURREY LANGLEY SKYTRAIN PROJECT
SURREY - All three contracts have been awarded for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project. Major construction on the first rapid-transit project south of the Fraser River in 30 years is expected...
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
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canada’s transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) is one broadly supported by the provincial and federal government to reach their collective climate reduction targets – but...
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...
LANGLEY CHAMBER: STATE OF CANADIAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS REPORT
LANGLEY - The Langley Women’s Business Network (LWBN) has released its "State of Canadian Women in Business" research report to mark its one year of service to women in the local business community....
NEWTON POP-UP PLAZA GRAND OPENING
SURREY - The City of Surrey and the Newton Business Improvement Association (BIA) are excited to announce the grand opening of the Newton Pop-Up Plaza on Wednesday, August 14 at 12:00 p.m. at 72...
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...
BEFV: MOVERS & SHAKERS AUGUST 13, 2024 – FRASER VALLEY
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA Jennyfer Cassar has joined the Delta Chamber of Commerce as Membership Engagement Manager & Events. In her new role, Jennyfer aims to support and advocate for...
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...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: AUGUST 13, 2024
Location: Mission (mixed-use dev) Address: 7160 Oliver St - Commercial - Condominiums - Oliver Street Description: New mixed use development - approx 4 structures - 6 storeys - approx 349...