News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Vanita Des Mazes
Vanita Des Mazes was elected Chair for the 2026-2027 term during the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB)’s AGM on April 10, 2026.
Kim Williamson has joined Odlum Brown Limited as Senior Manager, Advisor Development & Practice Growth.
Frank Guo was named Chief Financial Officer of Elevate Service Group Inc.
Sanu Nair, Founder & CEO of Remittor, has joined the Board of Directors at BC India Business Network.
Derek LaCroix has announced his retirement from his position as Executive Director of the Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia.
Kirstyn Hallberg, Sr. Environmental Specialist at Cermaq Canada, is celebrating 7 year anniversary in the aquaculture industry in British Columbia.
Hermina Khara has been named Corporate Leader at the 2026 Surrey & White Rock Women in Business Awards.
Jada Mangat, the Events & Sponsorship Specialist at the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, marks one-year anniversary with the organization.
Taurean Seib
Convergint is opening a new office in Terrace this month.
Taurean Seib has assumed the role of SVP, Personal Banking at Coastal Community.
The Save‑On‑Foods Level Six Patient Rooms in the Teck Acute Care Centre at BC Children’s Hospital Foundation are officially open.
The Business Laureates of British Columbia (BLBC) Hall of Fame celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Westland Insurance announced that its benefits brand, Westland Benefits, has acquired Synchronized Employee Benefits Corporation, effective April 16, 2026.
Kal Lake Business Centre, located at 1015 Kalamalka Lake Rd, was recently acquired by Vedderbrook Properties. The property comprises two industrial/retail structures, with a combined area of 26,578 square feet.
MNP announced that it will join forces with L’Équipe Tremblay, effective June 1, 2026.
RIC Power Corp., a division of Panelmatic, has designated RT Power Solutions as its sole sales representative for British Columbia and the Yukon.
Nanak Foods, a 297,000 SF facility, with a major portion dedicated to processing, packaging, and cold storage, is getting close to completion.
David Keane
David Keane has been appointed as a consultant to the Canada Infrastructure Bank, supporting the advancement of major infrastructure and LNG projects across Canada.
Prince George is set to launch an alternate approval process on April 28 for five projects, including a $15.86 million renewal of the CN Centre building envelope.
Liberty Construction Group announced the groundbreaking of the Surrey United Soccer Club (SUSC) project in Surrey.
The City of Surrey has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, for the seventh year in a row.
Co-operators has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the ninth year in a row.
Elevate Service Group Inc. announces that it has acquired JJ&A Mechanical Ltd. and has completed the previously announced acquisition of Think Green Solutions Inc. and connected businesses.
The British Columbia Economic Development Association has added Indigetech Software Inc. as a new partner.
A proposed 22-story Nano Hotel is set to rise at 948 Howe St, catering to budget-minded Gen Z and Millennial travellers. The city is reviewing a rezoning application, with a public Q&A period set from May 6 to May 19, 2026.
Port Kells South, developed by Nicola Real Estate and built by Orion Construction, is beginning to take shape in Langley.
Candace Laing
Candace Laing, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has been appointed to the Prime Minister’s Canada/U.S. Advisory Council.
Atelier Munro is going to open its third Canadian location, a new boutique located at 535 Howe Street in downtown Vancouver.
VMAC has officially been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization by Great Place to Work Canada.
Adrienne Herron has been appointed as the General Manager of Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers.
The Michael J. Fox Theatre will no longer be accessible to the public as of July 1, 2026, according to the Burnaby School District.
The BC Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills granted LaSalle College Vancouver permission to continue providing the Bachelor of Science in Game Programming (BScGP) degree for five years without any restrictions.
Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. announces other Northwest Expo deposit infill drilling findings. In support of the ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study at the North Island Project, 8,464 metres were drilled at Northwest Expo to upgrade Inferred resources to Indicated, improve confidence in the continuity and geometry of higher-grade mineralization, and extend the mineralized footprint’s strike length.
Maxus Mining Inc. now has a full legal and beneficial stake in the Alturas West Property, which is part of the company’s main Alturas Antimony Project and is located in British Columbia’s Slocan Mining Division.
Marquee Group proposes a 314-unit, 26-story building at 2777 Oak St., across from Vancouver General Hospital and West 12th Avenue.
A multi-family development site spanning 4.68 acres and zoned SR-2, located at 20186 and 20212 86 Ave. in Langley’s Carvolth neighbourhood, was sold for $10 million on November 27, 2025.
The previously announced non-brokered flow-through private placement financing of up to $1,500,000 from J2 Metals Inc. will now close at a later date.
A commercial development site spanning 1.1 acres at 8112 199 St., Langley, was sold for $5.5 million, which is 15 per cent more than its assessed value of $4.78 million. The property was sold off-market to Calibre Communities Group Ltd. by ZZZ Properties Ltd. on March 31.
The expansion of Community-Based Employment Services is anticipated to benefit as many as 2,680 individuals, and the Government of British Columbia is allocating $18.6 million over the course of two years.
The British Columbia Hotel Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 BCHA Awards of Excellence:
- Accommodation of the Year: The Parkside Hotel & Spa
- Housekeeping Excellence: Summerland Waterfront Resort Hotel
- Hotelier of the Year: David MacKenzie, Owner & Managing Director, Pemberton Valley Lodge
- Sustainability Champion: The Parkside Hotel & Spa
- Leader of the Future: Savannah Cannatella, Director of Rooms, Magnolia Hotel & Spa
- Guest Service Excellence: Guest Experience Team, Nimmo Bay Resort
- Culinary Excellence: Danai Hongwanishkul, Executive Chef, Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa
Interchange Recycling, the not-for-profit organization responsible for collecting and recycling used motor oil, oil filters, automotive containers, and used antifreeze in British Columbia, has expanded its program to include 11 additional automotive container categories across British Columbia. The expanded list now includes Automotive Adhesives, Automotive Aerosols, Brake Fluid, Conditioners, Degreasers, Fuel System Cleaners, Lubricants, Automotive Sealers, Solvents, and Stabilizer containers. All containers must be empty and free of any remaining product before being accepted.
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