Organizations Call on BC Government to Explore Solutions BRITISH COLUMBIA - The BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) and the Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association – British Columbia (CMBA-BC) are...
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CANADA HAD THE THIRD-LOWEST GROWTH IN PER PERSON GDP AMONG 30 ADVANCED ECONOMIES BETWEEN 2014 AND 2022
OTTAWA —Canada had the third-lowest growth in GDP per person from 2014 to 2022 among 30 advanced economies, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian...
MOVERS & SHAKERS BC EDITION – JULY 25, 2024
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Cloverdale Paint is pleased to announce the addition of Norm Walline, Mike Johnson, and Shawn Tripp to its existing industrial coatings national sales team....
UNLOCKING SME SUCCESS: HOW TO ENHANCE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SALES
Part 2/4 In our previous article, we introduced three key strategies for growing your small business: focusing on business development and sales, nurturing customer relationships, and optimizing...
GROWING YOUR BUSINESS IN A UNCERTAIN ECONOMY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - When the economy starts heading south and becomes more uncertain, most companies fell into one of two categories characterized by their reactions to and strategies for dealing...
GOING GREEN CAN SAVE GREEN FOR BUILDING OWNERS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In the energy sector, green is clean. The provincial and federal government believe so, and are pushing British Columbians to take advantage of various initiatives aimed towards...
BANK OF CANADA REDUCES POLICY RATE BY 25 BASIS POINTS TO 4½%
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 4½%, with the Bank Rate at 4¾% and the deposit rate at 4½%. The Bank is continuing its policy of balance sheet...
MAXIMUM EXPRESS COURIER FOUNDER HASHAM SHIFTING GEARS
By Mark MacDonald VICTORIA – As Maximum Express Courier & Freight transitions to new ownership within his family, founder Al Hasham is shifting gears. Hasham will continue to mentor new CEO...
BIDCENTRAL: BC’S LARGEST CONSTRUCTION MARKETPLACE
Latest BC Construction Project Opportunities - July 2024 BRITISH COLUMBIA - BidCentral, administered by the BC Construction Association (BCCA) is BC’s largest construction marketplace. Check out the...
CFIB: REMOVING INTERNAL TRADE BARRIERS COULD BOOST OUR ECONOMY
OTTAWA – Canada’s productivity is lagging behind its G7 counterparts, and one in two small businesses say interprovincial trade barriers are part of the problem, according to the Canadian Federation...
VRBA: GREATER VICTORIA HOUSING STARTS STILL UP 5%
VICTORIA - Greater Victoria’s year-to-date housing starts are still up 5% according to CMHC. While, housing starts increased from 150 in May to 334 in June, the June 2024 number is less than June...
CANFOR ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
BRITISH COLUMBIA - John Baird, Chairman of the Canfor Corporation Board of Directors, announced that Don Kayne, President and Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Mr....
MOVERS & SHAKERS VICTORIA FOR JULY 23, 2024
News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business VICTORIA Dr. Tom Hoos is joining the Colwood Dental Group. Cale Reining, a former employee of Vancouver Island Brewing, is starting a...
WESTECK WINDOWS AND DOORS ACQUIRED
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Westeck Windows and Doors has been acquired by the All Weather Group (AWG), a privately owned and operated window, door and glass manufacturer located in Alberta. Westeck Windows...
LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRES RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGHOUT BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Nearly 30 communities have received provincial funding for emergency operations centres that will enhance local governments’ and First Nations’ response to emergencies. Emergency...
CRD DEVELOPING A RURAL HOUSING PROGRAM PILOT PROJECT
VICTORIA - The Capital Regional District (CRD) is designing a Rural Housing Program through the development of a Pilot Project that will take place on the Southern Gulf Islands (SGI) and Salt Spring...