KELOWNA - The University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) recently powered up a new hydrogen research lab (H2LAB)—one of the most advanced of its kind in North America. FortisBC Energy Inc....
THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS NEWS
KPMG: CANADIANS WANT RETAILERS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
OTTAWA -As more Canadians choose to buy local products amid the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, a new survey from KPMG in Canada finds they want retailers to make it easier for them to do so. More...
UBCO LAB RECEIVES $1.35M FROM PACIFICAN
KELOWNA - The Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $1.35 million in funding for the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus (UBCO) to create Western Canada’s...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 27, 2025
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA The BC Parks Foundation has partnered with a group of Kelowna landowners led by Colin Pritchard, a Kelowna philanthropist, to contribute 117...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Location: Salmon Arm (multi-family new) Address: 1231 1 St SE - Townhouses Description: New townhouse development - 2 structures - 3 storeys - 10 units - 828 sf to 1,805 sf units - 1, 3 and 4...
BCBC: ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT TO STRENGTHEN B.C.’S ECONOMY AMID U.S. TARIFF THREATS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - With B.C. already facing domestic economic challenges, new U.S. tariff threats add another layer of uncertainty for businesses and workers. In response, the Business Council of...
ICBA ECONOMICS: CANADA’S FALTERING TRANSPORTATION SUPPLY CHAIN – THE CASE OF PORTS
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...
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...