BRITISH COLUMBIA - Steve Harvey created Business Finders Canada in 2009 to elevate the process of buying and selling business and commercial properties. “Our commitment to improvement ensures that...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS NEWS
KF Centre For Excellence Wins Thompson Okanagan Commercial Building Awards
40 Projects Competed For Top Honours at 12th Annual Event at Coast Capri Hotel Thursday night KELOWNA – KF Centre For Excellence was the Judges’ Choice Best Overall entry winner at the 2023 Thompson...
Kitimat Welcome Mat is Open
Jobs, Affordable Housing and Healthy Lifestyle Available In Northern BC Coastal Town KITIMAT – People looking for well-paying jobs in a friendly town with plenty of recreational opportunities and...
Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce Unveils Finalists for the 36th Annual Business Excellence Awards
PENTICTON - The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to unveil the highly-anticipated list of finalists for the 36th Annual Business Excellence Awards. This prestigious event...
BCBC: First Quarterly Update Shows BC Faces Declining Income and Prosperity
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Business Council of British Columbia is deeply concerned about the expected economic slowdown and rapid deterioration in the province's fiscal position outlined in the BC...
Canadian Institute of Forestry Announces 2023 National Award Recipients
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) is pleased to announce the 2023 CIF-IFC National Award recipients. “Each year, the CIF-IFC presents a number of Awards in recognition of...
Targets Released for 10 Municipalities to Deliver More Homes for People
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Housing targets for the first 10 municipalities selected as part of the Housing Supply Act have been released, laying the foundation for tens of thousands more homes to be built...
BCCA’S Apprenticeship Services Project Hits $10M Milestone
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) announced today that it has now issued $10M in financial incentives to small and medium-sized construction industry employers...
Natural Resources Real GDP Decreases In The Second Quarter
OTTAWA - Real gross domestic product (GDP) of the natural resources sector decreased 0.4 per cent in the second quarter, the third consecutive quarterly decline. In contrast, the economy-wide real...
BCREA: Mortgage Rate Forecast
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Hotter than expected spring inflation and a resurgent housing market led the Bank of Canada to move off its conditional pause and raise its policy rate in both June and July. As a...
BC Retail Sales Increase in July
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales increased 0.3 per cent in July to $66.1 billion, led by increases at food and beverage retailers (+1.3 per cent). Excluding volatile items, sales were up 1.3...
CFIB: Parliament’s Return Brings Nothing but Disappointment for Small Businesses
OTTAWA – With Parliament back in session this week, two-thirds (66%) of small businesses want the government to focus on reducing the overall tax burden in the next six months, according to recent...
Dart Container Invests in Red Leaf
Leading Manufacturer Secures Exclusive Foodservice Packaging Rights to Red Leaf Wheat Straw Pulp KELOWNA - Dart Container Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of food and beverage...
Island Drones Assist in Fire Damage Assessments
Indro Robotics Drones Carried Out Thermal Missions in August For The City Of Kelowna KELOWNA – Devastating forest fires striking West Kelowna and parts of Kelowna meant all hands were on deck to...
City of Penticton to Host BC Economic Summit for Next Three Years
PENTICTON - The BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA) is delighted to announce a three-year partnership with the City of Penticton to host the annual BC Economic Summit. The 2024 Summit will...
Canada Announces Category-Based Selection Invitations For Newcomers With Work Experience In Transport
OTTAWA - On May 31, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced changes to Express Entry through category-based selection. These changes hope to address labour shortages and support...
