News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Anita Handregan
Anita Handregan will take on the role of CEO & Registrar of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) starting April 15, 2026.
Julie Maitland has been appointed to the Northern Development Initiative Trust‘s Board of Directors.
Cari Watson, the EVP of Client Experience & Digital at Westland Insurance Group Ltd., has been named a finalist in the 2026 Surrey & White Rock Women in Business Awards in the Corporate Leader category.
Karim Mohammadi has been elected Vice Chair for a second term of the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association.
Jim Joyce is celebrating 7 years with Orion Construction.
Dr. Trevor Corneil
Dr. Trevor Corneil has been appointed Assistant Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), Engagement and Regional Support in the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, effective April 1, 2026.
Madison Allan has joined the Odlum Brown Limited team as a Marketing and Communications Intern.
A worldwide investment firm called Tiga has teamed up with Groundplay Developments, whose principal Dan Matthews was a partner in Bear Mountain before the company went into receivership in the fall of 2024, to pay over $141 million for the real estate holdings and recreation facilities at Bear Mountain.
The leadership team of Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. has been expanded to include the following individuals: Andrea Zaradic, M.A.S.c, P. Eng., as Vice President of Project Development; Kate Mueller, P.Eng., as Vice President of Sustainability; and Dr. John Thompson, technical advisor.
A two-tower rental complex at 13th and Willow, immediately across from Vancouver General Hospital, is being developed by PC Urban Properties Corp. and Harrison Street Asset Management with a focus on healthcare professionals.
Stephen Rayner
Stephen Rayner has been appointed Interim Executive Director of the Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC). This appointment will ensure that the organization maintains its position as the prominent voice of the clean energy sector in British Columbia and continues to advance priority advocacy.
On March 18, an industrial property at 131 Tilley Road in Kelowna was sold for $5.2 million.
The Tse’K’wa Heritage Society was awarded the Indigenous Operator Experience Award for its work at the Tse’K’wa National Historic Site, while Tourism Prince George was recognized with the Professional Excellence – DMO (Destination Marketing Organization) or Sector Association Award at the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Awards.
Crowne Pacific Development Corp has officially broken ground on its multi-family community located on Wildstone Drive in Cranbrook.
The new BC Children’s Hospital centre for health complexity receives a $250,000 donation from Elk Valley Resources.
Gitxsan Development Corporation (GDC) has officially opened its new operational yard, located within the Tyrod Industries Ltd. yard in Prince George.
Funding for initiatives to increase energy efficiency, decrease emissions, and hasten the expansion of clean industries in British Columbia totaling $35 million is now available under the 2026 Clean Industry Fund.
Ina Gjoka
Ina Gjoka, the Government Relations Strategist at Innergex Renewable Energy, has been appointed as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC).
British Columbia PharmaCare now covers the Omnipod 5, allowing persons with type 1 diabetes to access tubeless Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) technology across one of Canada’s largest provinces.
The Canada Media Fund has announced a $15M funding increase for the IDM sector, bringing the total pool to $57M.
The wholly-owned Todd Lake and Wales Lake Uranium Projects in Saskatchewan, as well as the Murphy Lake Uranium Project, have summer exploration plans announced by F4 Uranium and partner UraniumX Discovery.
A new provincewide marine and coastal testbed, the seventh in the Integrated Marketplace program, is being launched by British Columbia as part of its Look West strategy. This testbed will help B.C. tech companies test their technology to strengthen environmental monitoring, vessel optimization, coastal resilience, and Canadian sovereignty. It will also provide space to apply new technologies to real-world marine challenges such as cleaning vessels, Indigenous-led salmon monitoring, and delivering smarter shore power.
Tina Khan
Tina Khan has started a new role as Director, Strategy and Performance at SkilledTradesBC.
The 100 More Homes initiative is being expanded by United Way British Columbia (United Way BC) in collaboration with the City of Penticton and the Regional District of Okanagan–Similkameen (RDOS) to facilitate a regional, coordinated approach to homelessness prevention and housing access throughout the South Okanagan–Similkameen.
Under Canada’s new $3.8‑billion nature strategy, the federal government has pledged $412.9 million over five years to renew the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative.
Air Canada announced new flight from Vancouver Airport Authority to Monterrey, Mexico for Winter 2026/2027.
Victoria’s Inn at Laurel Point has been named a finalist for the BC Hotel Association‘s 2026 Sustainability Award.
Inland Truck & Equipment is pleased to announce that the acquisition of Edmonton Kenworth Ltd. (EKW) has been finalized as of April 1, 2026. This acquisition marks a significant milestone towards our entry into the Alberta market.
Minga, a student behavior and engagement platform serving K-12 schools and districts, announced a $65 million growth investment led by Riverwood Capital, a leading global investment firms solely dedicated to technology growth and scalability.
Tickets are now on sale for three major events taking place as part of Touchdown Kelowna, the multi-day festival celebrating the BC Lions’ historic visit to Kelowna this summer.
Peter Scholz of Cairnstone Planning Inc. provided Quesnel Council with an update on the potential discontinuation and removal of a more than 200‑mile segment of the former BC Rail line, stretching from Squamish to 100 Mile House. He is currently engaging with local communities and senior levels of government to highlight the strategic and economic importance of the railway corridor.
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