BRITISH COLUMBIA - When the economy starts heading south and becomes more uncertain, most companies fell into one of two categories characterized by their reactions to and strategies for dealing...
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GOING GREEN CAN SAVE GREEN FOR BUILDING OWNERS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In the energy sector, green is clean. The provincial and federal government believe so, and are pushing British Columbians to take advantage of various initiatives aimed towards...
BANK OF CANADA REDUCES POLICY RATE BY 25 BASIS POINTS TO 4½%
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 4½%, with the Bank Rate at 4¾% and the deposit rate at 4½%. The Bank is continuing its policy of balance sheet...
LANGLEY CHAMBER REACHES NEW MILESTONE AS IT SURPASSES 1,100 MEMBERS
LANGLEY - Continuing its recent record of growth, the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce it has reached another milestone this week as it surpassed the 1,100 member-mark,...
DELTA COUNCIL APPROVES LOCATION FOR WINSKILL AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTRE REPLACEMENT
DELTA - At the July 22 Regular Meeting, Delta City Council received community engagement results, approved the location for the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre replacement and directed design to...
BIDCENTRAL: BC’S LARGEST CONSTRUCTION MARKETPLACE
Latest BC Construction Project Opportunities - July 2024 BRITISH COLUMBIA - BidCentral, administered by the BC Construction Association (BCCA) is BC’s largest construction marketplace. Check out the...
CFIB: REMOVING INTERNAL TRADE BARRIERS COULD BOOST OUR ECONOMY
OTTAWA – Canada’s productivity is lagging behind its G7 counterparts, and one in two small businesses say interprovincial trade barriers are part of the problem, according to the Canadian Federation...
CANFOR ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
BRITISH COLUMBIA - John Baird, Chairman of the Canfor Corporation Board of Directors, announced that Don Kayne, President and Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Mr....
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: JULY 23, 2024
Location: Delta (mixed-use dev) Address: 11996 70 Ave - Condominiums - Commercial Description: New mixed use development - 6 storeys - approx 90 condominium units - 1 to 3 bedroom units - 1,009 sf...
MOVERS & SHAKERS FRASER VALLEY FOR JULY 23, 2024
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA Lori Mayhew is starting a new position as Provincial Director Labour Department at United Way British Columbia. The 22nd Shuhachi Naito Golf Classic was held by...
WESTECK WINDOWS AND DOORS ACQUIRED
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Westeck Windows and Doors has been acquired by the All Weather Group (AWG), a privately owned and operated window, door and glass manufacturer located in Alberta. Westeck Windows...
LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRES RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGHOUT BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Nearly 30 communities have received provincial funding for emergency operations centres that will enhance local governments’ and First Nations’ response to emergencies. Emergency...
BCREA: SALES DOWN IN MAY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales fell 0.8 per cent to $66.1 billion in May. Excluding volatile items, sales were down 1.4 per cent on a month-over-month basis. In volume terms, adjusted for...
BC HYDRO COMPLETES FOUR EV FAST CHARGING HUBS IN SURREY
SURREY - BC Hydro opened four fast charging hubs in Surrey over the past six weeks, which feature a total of 20 new 180-kilowatt chargers, adding 40 charging ports across the city. These are BC...
UNLOCKING SME SUCCESS: FOCUS ON SALES, CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS AND EFFICIENCY
Running an SME (small to medium sized enterprise/business) comes with unique challenges and opportunities. As a business owner, you might often find yourself juggling multiple roles, from managing...
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...