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...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS NEWS
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 -...
PENTICTON CHAMBER: RESPONSE TO FEDERAL GST HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT
PENTICTON - A recent survey conducted by the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce has revealed that the federal government’s upcoming GST holiday, set to begin on December 14th, has been...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS NOVEMBER 28, 2024
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA George Greenwood has been named the next chief executive officer of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. He was the former head of the Association of...
EQUIFAX: AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGES STILL PERSIST
OTTAWA – Equifax Canada’s latest Market Pulse Consumer Credit Trends Report reveals that while recent interest rate cuts have provided easing of financial pressures for some Canadians, other groups...
WAGES, ADVANCEMENT AND TRAINING: MAGNETS TO ATTRACT TRADES WORKERS TO FIRMS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Offering fair wages, and opportunities for advancement and training are major magnets that construction companies can use to attract employees to their firms. British Columbia has...
BCREA: BC STANDARDS NEEDED FOR REMEDIATING HOMES USED IN DRUG PRODUCTION
BRITISH COLUMBIA - As British Columbia continues to deal with a housing shortage, a new research study conducted by the University of the Fraser Valley Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice...
CARFAX CANADA REPORTS 25% INCREASE IN CAR THEFT IN 2024
OTTAWA - CARFAX Canada has released its highly anticipated, Year in Rear View 2024 report, showcasing key insights from millions of its Vehicle History Reports conducted over the past year. By...
CFIB: WELCOMES TAX CUTS BUT CONCERNED WITH ADMINISTRATIVE HEADACHE
OTTAWA - The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) welcomes any tax cutting measure, but adds that narrow, temporary sales tax holidays can add confusion and administrative complexity...