News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Peter Lister
The Truck Loggers Association has appointed Peter Lister as their new Executive Director as of May 15, 2025.
Shoppers Drug Mart opened the first of seven pharmacy care clinics in Surrey in the Central City Shopping Centre. The pharmacists will be able to manage basic primary care conditions within their scope and triaging more serious cases to higher levels of care when needed.
Richmond’s UniUni, logistic company announced a new partnership with Shipium, a shipping platform for e-commerce shippers. UniUni earned a spot on Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500 in 2024.
Becky Yan
Becky Yan has joined the senior leadership team as VP of marketing at Peak Group of Companies in Richmond.
Brad Davie has been appointed as the new fire chief by the City of White Rock.
Kieran McConnell has been appointed as President & CEO of Creative Energy.
The 13-unit rental building Springer Manor, located at 5190 Hastings Street in Burnaby, has been listed for $4,000,000 by Goodman Commercial.
Polygon Homes marks its 45th anniversary.
Dave Jamieson has been named the new President and CEO of Honda Canada Inc.
According to Insolvency Insider: Mahindra Jewellers Ltd. et al., a group of Surrey, BC-based jewellery companies, were placed into receivership on March 4 on application by CIBC, owed approximately $20 million. CIBC initially provided a demand loan to the companies in 2022. CIBC demanded payment in July 2023 but the loan was not repaid. The parties entered into consecutive forbearance agreements which expired in late 2023. A payment of $360 thousand was made in February 2024, but no further payments have been made. BDO is the receiver. Counsel is Gowling WLG for CIBC.
Also from Insolvency Insider: Stretch Construction Ltd., a Red Deer, Alberta-based company in the commercial, residential and agricultural construction sectors, with operations and offices in Kelowna, filed an NOI on April 1 listing approximately $9 million in liabilities. Stretch owns several real estate assets in Lacombe County, Alberta, along with various equipment and fleet vehicles. The company experienced financial difficulties stemming from the general issues affecting margins on projects in the construction industry, as well as an inability to repay a significant amount of interest owed on its debts. Grant Thornton is the proposal trustee. Counsel is Parlee McLaws for the company and Carscallen is counsel for the proposal trustee.
Edmonds, the biggest of Burnaby’s four official town centres, has had a new community plan authorized by the city.
Schindler Group has been selected to supply 20 elevators and 40 escalators for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.
The construction of the HME Abbotsford facility is currently in full swing and is quickly approaching completion, with an anticipated launch date is summer 2025.
The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce ranks fourth nationally among chambers with 500 or more members and has been named one of Canada’s Top 10 fastest-growing chambers.
Clayton Aelbers has joined the RE/MAX Magnolia Family.
Sandra Oldfield, co-founder of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, has been appointed head of the board of directors of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.
Mission Group is applying for a tax exemption through the city’s Revitalization Tax Exemption (RTE) program for the 384-unit rental development on St. Paul, next to the downtown UBCO campus tower. If approved, the exemption would have a tax impact of approximately $4.078 million over ten years. The Kelowna city council will be asked to approve the exemption.
Bannister Chevrolet Cadillac Kamloops‘ sales team achieved a new volume record in March, selling 125 units!
The construction of the Kamloops Centre for the Arts has been funded by multi-million dollar contracts. WSP Canada Inc. was the sole recipient of the two largest contracts, which were for structural design and mechanical engineering services. These one-year agreements are valued at approximately $1.4 million apiece. Aercoustics Engineering Ltd. received $770,000 for acoustical engineering services and MCW Consultants Ltd. received $865,634 for electrical engineering services for a one-year contract.
Cullen Diesel Power Ltd., with locations in Penticton, Kamloops, Surrey, Abbotsford, Nanaimo, and Cranbrook, celebrates its 100th anniversary.
SilverStar Mountain Resort has wrapped up its season, and the property is still on the market, listed by its current owner, POWDR.
Frind Winery Ltd. will build a new raw water intake and pump station for Greater Vernon Water that will supply agricultural customers with untreated Okanagan Lake water. The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) and the City of Vernon have approved the project.
One of Summerland’s finest boutique wineries, Sage Hills Estate, is up for sale.
The Aecon Group Inc.-Emil Anderson Construction General Partnership (AEGP) recently broke ground on the R.W. Bruhn Bridge Replacement Project. This bid-build project spans approximately 1.9 km of Highway 1 and includes the replacement of the R.W. Bruhn Bridge with a new four-lane bridge, along with intersection improvements between Old Sicamous Road and Silver Sands Road.
Quesnel City Council approved the construction of a 4-storey Fairfield Hotel at 720 Rita Road as well as the construction of a new 5-storey, 35-unit residential building on 319 North Fraser Drive for a plan submitted by the Tillicum Society and Friendship Centre.
Loblaw has announced plans to open two No Frills stores on Vancouver Island as part of their 2025 $2.2 billion investment to expand their discount brands. A No Frills is set to open in downtown Victoria at the Victoria Public Market in early 2026 and a second No Frills will open in the town of Chemainus.
Proline Management Ltd celebrates 40 years of strata management across Vancouver Island!
After a successful initial trial, the Joni plant-based period care products will be available at select Costco locations. This Victoria company was also featured in Chatelaine magazine.
Green Island Builders has been recognized at the British Columbia Construction Association Builders Code 2025 Champion Awards, taking home the award in the small-medium size company category.
Serato was acquired by Tiny in Victoria for $66 million, increasing its visibility in software and music.
Serato was acquired by Tiny in Victoria for $66 million, increasing its visibility in software and music.
Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd, a family-owned distillery based in Saanich, was awarded four medals at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards: Best Canadian Pot Still, Best Canadian Single Cask Single Malt, Best Canadian Single Cask and Best Canadian Single Batch Single Malt.
Island Fan Con, which took place in March in Langford, reportedly brought in $1 million to the local economy, according to Lonnie Eckardt, the event’s founder.
Forbes has named Sidney one of the top places to retire in Canada.
The Government of Canada has announced up to $5.6 million to support 87 new projects across Canada under the Small Scale Projects component of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund with intake happening in fall of 2025.
Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) Board member Unither Bioélectronique has completed the world’s first flight demonstration of a piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter which took place at Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Québec on March 27, 2025, marking a pivotal moment for sustainable aviation in Canada and beyond. This is the first flight demonstration of a piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter globally—it is also Canada’s first piloted hydrogen-powered flight.
The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) is seeking a creative agency to help design and produce print and digital materials that support our mission of promoting health & safety in the construction industry.
At its 2025 Annual General Meeting, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) installed Valérie Paquin as Chair of its 2025-2026 Board of Directors and Anthony Bastiaansse as Regional Director, British Columbia/Yukon.
Her Wealth Summit is taking place on September 20th at the Vancouver Club, bringing together industry experts and business owners who will share invaluable insights on personal finance, investment strategies, wealth building, and financial independence. Michele Romanow, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and the youngest dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, will be the keynote for the 2025 Vancouver summit. The event will feature 60 speakers, 20 sessions, and bring together 500 women.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has once again been voted Best Airport in North America in the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards. YVR also ranked 13th in the world’s top 20 airports, an increase of four spots from 2024.
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