BRITISH COLUMBIA - With B.C. already facing domestic economic challenges, new U.S. tariff threats add another layer of uncertainty for businesses and workers. In response, the Business Council of...
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SEALAND FLIGHT SHOWCASES ALL ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
DELTA – Sealand Flight Ltd.’s dream to become the first in Canada to conduct flight training of electric airplanes is about to become reality. Sealand, in partnership with elibird aero and Canadian...
SURREY COUNCIL VOTES TO WITHDRAW FROM METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY
SURREY - Surrey City Council is taking a decisive step in addressing ongoing governance concerns within the Metro Vancouver Board by unanimously approving a motion to withdraw from the Metro 2050...
ICBA ECONOMICS: CANADA’S FALTERING TRANSPORTATION SUPPLY CHAIN – THE CASE OF PORTS
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - A few years back, amid the chaos of the COVID pandemic, the federal government appointed a group of experts to examine Canada’s...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation has received a $1 million donation from Bob Binkley and Shirley Cook of Ladner. The gift will be used...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Location: Surrey (multi-family new) Address: 10275 10289 10299 150 St - Condominiums - Townhouses Description: New multi family development - 6 storeys - approx 102 condominium and townhouse units -...
MNP LLP CONTINUES TO GROW, ADDS NEW ISLAND OFFICES
BRITISH COLUMBIA– While MNP’s primary focus with their clients is numbers, their own numbers have been increasing substantially due to their growth across Vancouver Island and the country. The...
BCREA: DECEMBER SHOWS A JUMP IN RETAIL ACTIVITY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales increased by 2.5 per cent to $69.6 billion in December from the previous month. Compared to the same time last year, retail sales are up by 3.9 per cent....
THE PROVINCE IS INVESTING $10 MILLION TO HELP TREE FRUIT GROWERS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In light of the challenges facing the tree fruit growers over the past few years and possible U.S. tariffs, the Province of BC is investing in farmers. Support will be based on...
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN BC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
OTTAWA - The Federal Government announced up to a $33.1 million investment in six projects in Alberni and BC under the National Trade Corridors Fund. The projects contribute to economic growth and...
BCBC: B.C. SALMON FARMING SECTOR AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE UNDER THREAT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - B.C.’s salmon farming sector—a cornerstone of the province’s economy and an emblem of innovation—is under siege. For decades, it has supported communities, driven economic...
BC HOTEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2025 AWARDS FINALISTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) has announced the finalists for the 2025 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence. These awards recognize the outstanding...
LANGLEY CHAMBER: BC’S MINIMUM WAGE TO INCREASE TO $17.85 AS OF JUNE 1
LANGLEY - On June 1, the minimum wage increases in BC from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour, a 2.6% increase. Businesses should prepare to ensure their wages meet this requirement on June 1. This increase...
CREA: NEW LISTINGS JUMP TO START 2025 AS TARIFF UNCERTAINTY WEIGHS ON SALES
OTTAWA - Canadian MLS® Systems posted a double-digit jump in new supply in January 2025 when compared to December 2024. At the same time, sales activity fell off at the end of the month, likely...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Location: Surrey (industrial new) Address: 19590 32 Ave - Industrial - Offices Description: New light impact industrial business park - approx 7,678 sm industrial space - approx 1,348 sm office...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA The development of a new lithium refinery in Delta will be financed by a $50 million funding agreement just disclosed by Mangrove Lithium, a cleantech...