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...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS NEWS
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....
THOMPSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT APPROVES BUDGET
KAMLOOPS – The Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD) Board of Directors has now approved the 2025 Budget and capital project contributions for this year. A residential home within TRHD...
ACCELERATE OKANAGAN LEADS $4 MILLION PROJECT TO SUPPORT SCALE-READY COMPANIES ACROSS THE BC INTERIOR
KELOWNA — Accelerate Okanagan (AO) is proud to announce the launch of Ascend BC, a $3.98 million initiative designed to support scale-ready tech companies across communities in the interior of...
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...
KF AEROSPACE ADDS TO FLEET FOR PUROLATOR CONTRACT
KELOWNA - KF Aerospace announced it has acquired an ATR 72-500 Bulk Freighter (MSN736) from ACIA Aero Leasing, a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services based in...
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...
GREATER VERNON CHAMBER CALLS FOR POLICY CHANGES TO SUPPORT BC CRAFT DISTILLERIES
VERNON - The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is urging the provincial government to remove regulatory barriers that hinder the growth of British Columbia’s craft distilleries, making it harder...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Location: City of Kelowna (multi-family new) Address: 2100 Campbell Pl - Townhouses - Condominiums - Shelter Bay Description: New multi family development - approx 33 structures - 2 condominium...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 20, 2025
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA The BC Chamber of Commerce has announced that President and CEO Fiona Famulak will be leaving the organization on June 13, 2025, after four years...
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...
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...
BCREA: JANUARY 2025 HOUSING STARTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian housing starts rose by 3 per cent to 239,739 units in January at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). Starts were up 4 per cent from the same month last year....
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 14, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Monica McAlduff has been named by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Board of Directors as the organization's next CEO, with effect from March 1, 2025....