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REED POPE LAWYER BRANDON DEANS AIMS TO KEEP CORPORATE LEGAL WORK ON THE ISLAND
VICTORIA – As the Vancouver Island population continues to grow, professional services requirements for local businesses have become increasingly sophisticated. With new industries and sectors...
CAPITAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS EMPOWERS INNOVATIVE LEADERS AND TEAM MEMBERS ALIKE
VICTORIA – As the construction landscape of Greater Victoria continues on its growth trajectory, Capital Electrical Systems continues to maintain its reputation for delivering high-quality...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS MAY 16, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Hugh Watt has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of Acera Insurance. Alexi Bonnis has been appointed as the Site Superintendent at Aquilini Group....
HEROLD ENGINEERING PURCHASED BY ENGLOBE CORPORATION
NANAIMO – Herold Engineering Ltd., a mainstay in the Vancouver Island business community for 30 years, has been acquired by engineering and environmental services firm Englobe Corporation of...
BUILDING COMMUNITIES ONE HOME AT A TIME: JANE JOHNSTON’S CLIENT-FIRST APPROACH TO REAL ESTATE
VICTORIA — With nearly two decades of experience in real estate, Jane Johnston, CEO of The Briar Hill Group at RE/MAX Camosun, brings more than just market expertise to the table—she brings heart,...
MEI: OTTAWA’S DECADE-LONG BUREAUCRATIC EXPANSION NEEDS A CHRÉTIEN-STYLE REVIEW
OTTAWA – If it is serious about reining in spending and controlling the size of its bureaucracy, Ottawa should take a page from the Chrétien government’s 1994 Program Review, states a new MEI...
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT BOOMS AMIDST SPANISH MOUNTAIN GOLD COMPANY GROWTH
WILLIAMS LAKE – When she first moved to Likely, B.C., a town of roughly 300 residents, Evelyn McDonald, organization manager with Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd., was fully prepared to retire. The...
BCREA: HOME BUYERS REMAIN HESITANT IN APRIL
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 6,453 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in April 2025, down 14.6...
ADVISORY: TIPS TO HELP GET YOUR BUSINESS LOAN APPROVED
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Have you ever wondered why lenders require so much documentation for commercial loans? The answer is simple: lenders need to ensure the money they lend is safe and secure. Let's...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: MAY 15, 2024
NANAIMO - 3530 Hillside Ave (multi-family new) Townhouses Architect: Pacific West Architecture – Vancouver Ph: 604-558-3064 info@pwaarchitecture.com Landscape Professional: Homing Landscape...
SUNOCO LP AGREES TO BUY PARKLAND CORPORATION SHARES
BURNABY – Sunoco LP has agreed to purchase all outstanding shares of Parkland Corporation for $9.1 billion. Parkland, headquartered in Calgary, has over 4,000 retail locations in 26 countries, and...
BC SALMON FARMERS RESPOND TO CANADA’S NEW MINISTRY
Liǧʷiłdaxʷ TERRITORY/CAMPBELL RIVER — The BC Salmon Farmers are encouraged by Prime Minister Carney’s announcement of Canada’s new Ministry and the continuation of the appointment of the Honourable...
HOW COWICHAN BUSINESSES CAN NAVIGATE RISING TRADE UNCERTAINTY
COWICHAN VALLEY - Economic Development Cowichan is holding an essential webinar with Brady Calancie from Export Navigator, designed specifically for local businesses navigating the realities of...
Breaking Ground: Women Lead the Way in B.C.’s Construction Boom
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Increased opportunity due to an urgent need for tradespeople and improved training programs are some of the reasons why the number of women in construction in British Columbia...
IMPROVED FIRST QUARTER FOR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS
NANAIMO – Western Forest Products Inc. posted net income of $13.8 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a net loss of $8 million in the first three months of 2024, and a net loss of $1.2...