By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - There appears to be a widespread view in some political, policy and academic circles that the economy is undergoing a fundamental and rapid...
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FEDS ANNOUNCES DEFERRAL IN IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGE TO CAPITAL GAINS INCLUSION RATE
OTTAWA - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the federal government is deferring—from June 25, 2024 to January 1, 2026—the date...
CREA: BANK OF CANADA LOWERS ITS POLICY RATE, NOTES UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING POTENTIAL U.S. TRADE TARIFFS
OTTAWA - On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight lending rate 25 basis points from 3.25% to 3%. The cut was widely expected by financial markets in...
SEVERAL BC PROJECTS WIN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AWARD
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Several BC projects will be recognized at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards which will be held in Fredericton, New Bruncswick on...
$35 MILLION CASH INJECTION ARRIVES FOR MANGROVE LITHIUM REFINING FACILITY
DELTA – Mangrove Lithium has secured $35 million in strategic financing from a group of recognized investors to construct the first electrochemical lithium refining facility in North America....
ABBOTSFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CELEBRATES MILLION PASSENGER
ABBOTSFORD - The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) has surpassed the one million passenger mark for the second year in a row – a first in the airport’s...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 29, 2025
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA After closing a $35 million financing from a group of investors that includes Mitsubishi Corp., Asahi Kasei Corp., InBC Investment Corp., Orion...
SURREY SURVEY GATHERING POTENTIAL IMPACT OF U.S. TARIFFS
SURREY – A follow-up survey to gather critical insights from businesses regarding possible U.S. tariffs is being launched by the Surrey Board of Trade. The announcement arrives in light of American...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 28, 2025
Location: Surrey (industrial new) Address: 12945 12935 Anvil Way - Industrial - Offices - Anvil Description: New industrial development - 2 storeys - 8 units - industrial - offices - approx 91,911...
FSI ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT FOR FOOD GRADE MANUFACTURING
VICTORIA - Flexible Solutions International (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is a Victoria based developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water...
CFIB: SMALL BUSINESS SPENDS HOURS WRAPPED IN RED TAPE
OTTAWA - In 2024, small businesses spent a whopping 735 hours complying with regulation, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released recently in partnership...
BCREA 2025 FIRST QUARTER HOUSING FORECAST
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2025 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update today. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are...
NOVEMBER 2024 SAW SLIGHT INCREASE IN RETAIL SALES IN BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales remained largely unchanged at $67.6 billion in November from the previous month. Compared to the same time last year, retail sales are up by 1.6 per cent....
OPINION: SMITH IS THE REAL LEADER OF TEAM CANADA IN U.S. TARIFF THREAT DRAMA
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Pierre Trudeau hated Alberta, tried to destroy its economy and political relevance, but failed. Justin Trudeau is apparently determined to finish off the job his father started....
VIGILANTE MARKETING INC. DOUBLES SIZE, MERGES WITH SAYVEE CREATIVE INC.
KELOWNA – Vigilante Marketing Inc. has been welcoming challenging situations and correcting the course of their client’s marketing challenges for over four years. They have now doubled their...
CHILLIWACK PARTNERSHIP BRINGS RENEWABLE PROPANE
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack has formed a partnership with Superior Propane in efforts to shift from traditional propane to renewable propane. Superior Propane marked the first step in the...