By Jennifer Lynch, Senior VP, Professional Services, BCREA BRITISH COLUMBIA - As of January 1, 2025, the new BC Home Flipping Tax has added another layer of tax consideration for British Columbians...
VANCOUVER ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS
ICBA: 72% OF B.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES FACE SEVERE LABOUR SHORTAGES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Amid a housing affordability crisis and growing economic uncertainty, a staggering 72% of B.C. contractors report a shortage of skilled tradespeople, according to the Independent...
B.C. REAL ESTATE HELD VALUES, VOLUMES IN 2024
BRITISH COLUMBIA - 2024 was another steady year for the real estate industry across British Columbia. Prices and sales volumes were generally on par with the previous year, as reported by real...
CANADIAN MILL SERVICES ASSOCIATION ACQUIRES QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT OF THE BC COFI
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Canadian Mill Services Association announced that it has completed a purchase agreement with the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) to acquire the COFI Quality Control...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 10, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Katherine Carlson has stepped into the role of executive officer for the Canadian Home Builders' Association of Northern BC, succeeding Terri McConnachie....
ADVISORY: UNLOCKING LENDING SUCCESS
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Do you have any lending needs on the horizon? As a mortgage expert, there’s a key piece of advice I always give to business owners: keep your accountants informed when planning to...
CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 15, 2024
News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island NORTH ISLAND Keith Pinel, a resident of Port Alice, launched Port Alice Pirate Rock Radio. The owners of Telegraph Cove, Marilyn and Gordie Graham,...
2025 VANCOUVER ISLAND BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
NANAIMO – Finalists for the 23rd Annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, presented by TD, have been announced. Winners across 18 categories will be named on February 6th during an awards...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 8, 2024
DUNCAN- Coronation Ave (supply & services) Bike Lane Tender Authority: City of Duncan - Duncan: 250-746-6126m - ENgineering@duncan.ca Consultant: McElhanney - Nanaimo Ph:...
2024 CENTRAL/NORTH ISLAND REAL ESTATE SALES SEE UPTICK
VANCOUVER ISLAND - The latest Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) December 2024 statistics report showed an increase in all property type sales from 2023. Unit sales in 2024 were 7,489, 7,297...
TLA: LUMBER MARKET 2025: THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY NEWS
As seen in Truck LoggerBC Winter 2025 BRITISH COLUMBIA - Another year and another market outlook. After a dismal 2023 and 2024 in lumber markets in both demand and prices, it can only get better in...
CAROLE TAYLOR TO LEAD PANEL ON ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH AT SOS FORUM JAN. 23
BRITISH COLUMBIA – With addictions and mental illnesses fueling a significant portion of British Columbia's crime and street disorder, veteran journalist and politician Carole Taylor will explore...
NCDA: 2025 RESOLUTIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The old adage that a New Year brings renewed hope and optimism is one that our sector will gladly embrace. As we enter the initial weeks of 2025, there is only one for certain; we...
TLA EDITORIAL: AFFORDABILITY AND A VIBRANT FOREST SECTOR THAT’LL WORK
This article was published in the Winter 2025 issue of the Truck Logger BC Magazine BRITISH COLUMBIA - Affordability is a trending word of the day and for good reason; the stresses of handling the...
OPINION: NEW YEAR BLOWS WITH THE WINDS OF CHANGE
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Boy, is 2025 ever blowing in fiercely and forcefully. This month Donald Trump will again occupy the White House and already Canada’s economic stability is being shaken by...
CVRD ANNOUNCES UNIFIED ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS
COMOX VALLEY - The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is engaging the public with an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) happening this January/February. Commonly known as a counter-petition, the...