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Winners Announced for Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards

VMAC Wins Business of the Year   VICTORIA – VMAC Global Technology Inc. of Nanaimo was named Business of the Year at the 20th Annual Grant Thornton LLP Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards January 31 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort.   Nickel Bros....

$330M EDUCATION MEGA CENTRE PLANNED FOR SURREY

SURREY – A $330 million GEC EDUCATION Mega Centre (EMC) in Surrey has been committed to by the Global Education Communities Corp. (GECC) and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) organization the Pure Group of Companies. The Development Permit with the City of Surrey...

CN TO INVEST $615 MILLION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

BRITISH COLUMBIA - CN has announced plans to invest approximately $615 million CAD in British Columbia, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province, including many multi-year...

MAXCRAFT AVIONICS PURCHASED BY MAVERICK AVIATION GROUP

PITT MEADOWS – Maverick Aviation Group Limited has acquired Pitt Meadows-based avionics installation, repair and design engineering services firm Maxcraft Avionics Ltd. Maxcraft’s client base includes operators for all types of aircraft including private, commercial,...

ICBA ECONOMICS: NDP PAPERING BC FORESTRY TO DEATH

By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - British Columbia’s forest products sector has been struggling for several years, weighed down by a mix of dwindling fibre supply, high operating costs, U.S. duties on southbound lumber exports, and cumbersome...

BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS MAY 23, 2025

News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Ken Holland of Vernon was named the new general manager of the LA Kings.  Rusty Spur has recently acquired Vernon's Briteland Holdings. Dr. W. Stephen McNeil, an associate professor at UBC Okanagan, has been granted the 3M...

NORTHERN BC HYDROGEN HUB COLLABORATION AWARDED BY NCLGA

PRINCE GEORGE - The City of Prince George was recognized for outstanding community leadership with two awards presented at the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) Annual General Meeting and convention held last week in Prince Rupert. The City received...

Finalists Announced for 2025 Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards

KELOWNA – The stage is set for an evening of celebration and recognition as the Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards unveils the list of finalists for its highly anticipated 2025 edition. Set to take place on June 6th at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna,...

GORMAN GROUP BUYS WEYERHAEUSER LUMBER MILL IN PRINCETON

WEST KELOWNA – Weyerhaeuser’s lumber mill in Princeton has been purchased by the Gorman Group, which owns the West-Kelowna based Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. wood products manufacturing facility, for $120 million. The transaction includes the Weyerhaeuser manufacturing...

THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS MAY 22, 2025

News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA Paula Quinn has been named the new executive director at Downtown Kelowna Association. Dr. W. Stephen McNeil, an associate professor at UBC Okanagan, has been granted the 3M National Teaching Fellowship for 2025....

GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: MAY 22, 2025

Location: Kelowna (multi-family new) Address: 1021 Lawson Ave - Rental Condominiums Description: New multi family development - 5 storeys - 20 rental condominium units - studio to 2 bedroom units - approx 14,378 sf total - 1 level u/g parking - fiber cement and...