BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Bank of Canada lowered its overnight policy rate by 50 basis points for the second consecutive meeting, bringing it from 3.75 to 3.25 per cent. In the statement accompanying...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS NEWS
BC HIGHWAYS CONTRACTORS HONOURED
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Highway contractors, who build and maintain British Columbia's transportation infrastructure, have been honoured for their approach to service and innovation. The B.C....
BCREA: EMPLOYMENT GAINS DRIVEN BY PUBLIC SECTOR
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian employment rose by 0.2 per cent from the previous month, growing by 51,000 jobs to 20.647 million in November. The employment rate remained unchanged at 60.6 per cent,...
KELOWNA TO HOST 2026 MEMORIAL CUP TOURNAMENT
KELOWNA – In 2026, the puck stops here. Kelowna was named as the host for the 2026 Memorial Cup Tournament, emblematic of the Canadian Hockey League championship November 27. The City of Kelowna...
LOCAL RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY BUSIER THAN SEASONALLY EXPECTED
OKANAGAN - Residential real estate sales in November saw higher than seasonally anticipated activity in spite of a tapering off towards the end of the month, reports the Association of Interior...
BIABC ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
KAMLOOPS – Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC), the organization that represents 70 business districts and more than 55,000 businesses across our province, today announced a long...
OPINION: WHAT A DONALD TRUMP PRESIDENCY MEANS FOR THE CANADIAN ECONOMY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Donald J. Trump’s re-ascendancy to the Presidency of the United States of America was one of the most compelling political stories of a lifetime. His vow to Make America Great...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS DECEMBER 5, 2024
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA Alan Clay has been appointed the new executive director of Pathways Abilities Society. Chris Bowser takes charge at Waterplay's new Sydney...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: DECEMBER 5, 2024
Location: Kelowna (subdivisions) Address: 1870 Treetop Rd - Duplexes - Treetop Rd Subdivision Description: New residential subdivision - 16 duplex units Status: Rezoning Application - in process...
KELOWNA, NANAIMO AIRPORTS EARN AWARD FOR PARTNERSHIP
KELOWNA/NANAIMO – A regional tourism partnership has earned Kelowna International Airport and Nanaimo Airport major award from the Airport Council International. The Excellence in Airport Marketing...
BC HOTEL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD
BRITISH COLUMBIA — The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) is pleased to introduce several new Board of Directors, following the official announcement at their Annual General Meeting on November 19th at the...
NUANCE NEEDED: INTERIOR SKI HILLS NEED EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FEDERAL FOREIGN BUYER’S BAN
BRITISH COLUMBIA - After last year’s particularly dismal ski season, the promise of a snowy, La Nina-kissed winter has skiers across the province excited to hit the slopes. While the weather...
ICBA ECONOMICS: MEASURING THE HOUSING CAPITAL STOCK
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canada is sitting on $7.4 trillion worth of fixed assets, yet we’re still grappling with a housing crisis and sluggish productivity. With...
ADVISORY: THE IMPORTANCE OF TERMINATION CLAUSES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - A termination clause is a term of an employment agreement that sets out how an employment relationship can be terminated as well as the parameters on what happens when termination...
KF AEROSPACE RENEWS PUROLATOR CONTRACT AND SIGNS WITH SKYALYNE
KELOWNA - KF Aerospace has announced its 50-year partnership with Purolator to operate the British Columbia Feeder Network (BCFN) has been extended for an additional 10 years. On the heels of this...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Location: Penticton (multi-family new) Address: 286 Rigsby St - Rental Condominiums Description: New multi family development - 5 storeys - 48 rental condominium units - studio to 3 bedroom units -...