News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Jen Riley
Jen Riley has been appointed as the CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce effective January 12, 2026.
Mike Fitzpatrick, President & CEO at Robert Allan Ltd., has been appointed to the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI) Board of Directors.
Kurt Slocombe was named Interim President by the Board of Directors of the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA), with effect from January 1, 2026.
Julia Cameron, VP of Communications & Corporate Affairs at Village Farms International Inc. Canadian Cannabis, is set to participate in the panel titled “The Evolution of Canada’s Cannabis Regulations and Industry’s Approach to Government Relations” at the Grow Up Conference, Awards and Expo in Vancouver from January 19-21.
lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) announced plans to expand its international presence in 2026 with six new market entries – a record number for the brand in a single year – through its new franchise partnership model agreements. lululemon plans to launch in Greece, Austria, Poland, Hungary, and Romania next year with partner Arion Retail Group, in addition to its previously announced entry into India through a partnership with Tata CLiQ.
Peter Milburn
Peter Milburn has been reappointed as Chair of the BC Investment Corporation’s Board of Directors.
Alexis Stockie has joined Shake Shack Canada as the Construction Manager.
Chris Alumona is starting a new position as Building Manager at BC Housing.
Marcus Pinto celebrates 10 years with Kot Auto Group.
Kathy Dance has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Ladner Business Association.
Ideon Technologies, the global leader in subsurface intelligence, has ranked 101 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. Ideon Technologies grew 938% during this period.
Ravi Mehra has been named the new Territory Account Manager for British Columbia with Auro Pharma.
Cheryl Maitland Muir
Cheryl Maitland Muir has been named Vice President, Western Canada, by Restaurants Canada.
Cory Dieno steps into the role of General Manager & Managing Partner at Steve Marshall Group.
Kathy Cooper, CEO of Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association, has announced her retirement.
Raj Khunkhun , VP Partnerships at Community Savings Credit Union, presented a $10,000 cheque to the The Union Protein Project.
Blossom Social, the social investing network used by more than half a million retail investors, today announced its inclusion on TechTO’s 2025 Canadian Rocketships list, which recognizes Canada’s fastest-growing startups demonstrating explosive growth, category leadership, technical excellence, and national impact. Named one of Apple’s top 25 Apps for 2025 and it surpassed 500,000 users, roughly tripling its user base since the start of the year.
In partnership with Aeroplan, Air Canada‘s frequent flyer program, Harbour Air has launched a loyalty program that allows users to accrue and use Aeroplan points for travel.
Xenia Slosarcik
Xenia Slosarcik has been named as Director of Business Development for the Surrey Hotel and Motel Association.
Fort Langley Air Ltd has officially transitioned into Whistler Wings Aviation Ltd.
EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc. honours its team members who have received the “Down to Earth Award”: Kris Jelinski, Yonase Gulbot, Jerry Grant, and Alex Therriault.
Seacork Studio recently completed a pilot project with COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies) that used seaweed-based acoustic panels to bring the ocean indoors.
The Delta Ocean Pointe in Victoria will host the Rising Economy Conference 2026 on March 10 and 11, offering two days of incisive insights, bold concepts, and possibility-driven discussions.
Kurt Slocombe
The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that Kurt Slocombe has been appointed by the Board of Directors as Interim President effective January 1st, 2026.
BCI received a Global Stewardship Disclosure Award from the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) for their latest Stewardship Report.
The “COAST Innovation Challenge,” which will be held at the BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub and made available through Innovate BC‘s Integrated Marketplace Program, has been formally announced by the province, according to COAST.
2400 Motel Vancouver is celebrating its 80 years in business.
Fat Bastard Burrito will open its doors at 32555 London Avenue, Unit 312, Mission on December 19.
QuadReal announces a $495 million strategic industrial partnership with LaSalle Investment Management.
Rockford Bar & Grill, located beside the Sandman Signature Prince George Hotel, has officially reopened.
The Whitehorse team is commemorating EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.’s 25 years in the Yukon.
Artemis Gold Inc. announces board approval for an expanded Phase 2 (EP2) development of the Blackwater Mine located in central British Columbia.
PacifiCan has announced the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)—a federal program providing $63.1 million to support small and medium-sized enterprises in British Columbia that supply the defence sector or develop dual-use technologies.
The transfer of environmental certificates to NGTL GP Inc. for the Towerbirch Expansion Project and the North Montney Mainline Pipeline Project is approved by British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office.
The federal government has given the green light to Teck Resources Ltd.’s proposed merger of equals with Anglo American under the Investment Canada Act.
Magnolia Hotel & Spa celebrates two honours in 2025: recognition as a MICHELIN Guide 1 Key Hotel and being named #1 Hotel in Canada by Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers’ Choice Awards.
The Canadian investment management firm Manulife reports that Jim Pattison Group has acquired Penticton’s Cherry Lane Shopping Centre five months after it was listed.
The rental complex Granville Towers, located roughly 250 feet of frontage along Granville close to West 72nd Avenue, sold for $12.2 million.
BC Rugby has teamed up with Harbour Air to provide exclusive flight discounts for BC Rugby Members.
Steve Marshall Group celebrates the official takeover of Lions Gate Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in North Vancouver, formerly Coast CDJR, its fourth acquisition of 2025 as the Steve Marshall Group continues to grow across British Columbia.
The largest Indigenous Tech Conference in Canada will take place on January 20 and 21, 2026, at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Indigenous Tech Circle (ITC) is a national network that promotes Indigenous leadership, innovation, and investment in the technology sector.
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