News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Meghan Choo
Meghan Choo has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Finance at Regimen Equity Partners.
Parveen Karsan has joined the Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) board.
Greg Chapman has been appointed as the Senior Account Manager for British Columbia at LEDVANCE LTD.
Mariela De Luca-McGinnis has assumed the position of Account Executive/Market Manager at IWBC USA. Her responsibilities include the development of a luxury, grower-driven portfolio from British Columbia in the areas of brand creation and market development.
Stephen Monteith has joined DataVisual as the new Regional Sales Manager for British Columbia.
Dr. Jae Ford has officially joined the First Nations Health Authority‘s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) in a permanent role.
Geneviève Ferland
Geneviève Ferland, CPA, has joined MNP as a Partner in Tax.
Kristian de Pont has officially sold Prime Concrete Coatings to Brady Mende.
Stephen Monteith joins DataVisual Marketing Inc. as the new Regional Sales Manager for British Columbia.
Naturally Pacific Resort has officially officially joined the Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
MNP has announced a partnership with Platinum Business Services, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, starting Monday, March 2, 2026.
Cellula Robotics has been chosen to participate in the Maritime Defence and Security Applications of Ocean Technologies program in the United Kingdom as part of the Canadian Technology Accelerators | Accélerateurs technologiques canadiens initiative.
The Biological Services Division of NEXT Environmental Inc. has been formally launched, enhancing the company’s capabilities and solidifying its standing as a full-service environment
Michael Lewis
al consulting partner for customers in Western Canada.
Michael Lewis has been appointed president of Marsh Risk Canada, effective April 1
From 2027 to 2030, B.C. will stop indexation of personal income tax bands and non-refundable tax credits at 2026 levels, resuming in 2031, which covers all seven personal income tax bands and important credits like the basic personal, age, and disability amounts. Higher income individuals will experience a greater impact as they will be taxed in higher categories over time.
The lowest personal income tax rate in British Columbia will rise from 5.06 per cent to 5.60 per cent on the first $50,363 of taxable income starting in 2026 and going forward. This adjustment will appear on pay stubs after July 1, 2026.
The maximum B.C. tax reduction credit for lower-income individuals will rise by $115 to $690 starting with the 2026 tax year. In order to further offset the increase in the lowest B.C. personal income tax rate from 5.06 per cent to 5.60 per cent, the non-refundable credit is fully available to taxpayers with net incomes under $25,570 and is reduced at a rate of 3.56 per cent for incomes over that threshold, with partial relief available up to $44,950.
The volunteer fireman and search and rescue tax credit will have a doubling of its eligible value from $3,000 to $6,000 starting from the taxation year of 2026 and onwards. This raises the cap on tax credits from $168 to $336.
Indigenous students from British Columbia and the Yukon are being extended an invitation to apply for the Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir Aviation and Aerospace Scholarship by Kamloops Airport and the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC).
On March 31 and April 1, the City of Prince George, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, and Community Futures Fraser Fort George will present the B2B Expo, a platform that encourages cooperation, relationships, collaborations, and expansion for nearby small and medium-sized enterprises.
HealthTech, a specialized underwriting product specifically tailored for companies in the healthcare technology sector, is set to be released by Trinity Underwriting.
Martina Meckova
Martina Meckova has been appointed as the Vice President of Beedie Philanthropies.
The Business Advisory Supports program of the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) provides qualified companies with grant support of up to $30,000 or $50,000 for difficult projects, which covers up to 85 per cent of qualified expenses for expert advisory services.
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium is pleased to invite BC manufacturers and community partners to a collaborative networking event on March 4th at 10:30 am in Surrey at the Civic Hotel to strengthen British Columbia’s manufacturing workforce through internationally trained newcomer talent and youth.
The First Nations Equity Financing Program will be initiated in the spring of 2026 by CanREA, and is pleased to announce that $283 million in new funding will be provided over a three-year period to support the Look West economic plan.
The West Vancouver council overwhelmingly approved staff’s request for proposals to design and build a street-style skateboard area and three pickleball courts at Gleneagles Adventure Park.
The first project description and engagement plan for the m.ah a temEEwuh Solar Project, a solar power generation facility put forth by Logan BC Solar Project Limited Partnership, has been approved by the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office.
BC Housing has teamed up with Build Canada Homes to fast-track the development of affordable housing throughout British Columbia.
The Courtyard Marriott, located at 900 Brunswick St, Prince George, will host the UNBC Faculty of Business and Economics Dinner on March 6, 2026.
Western Forest Products and Qwoqwnes Forestry Holdings Limited Partnership, an entity beneficially owned and controlled by Tla’amin Nation, have reached an agreement for the purchase by Qwoqwnes of a 100% ownership interest in the assets comprising Western’s Stillwater Forest Operation, located near Powell River, for an aggregate purchase price of $80.0 million.
The British Columbia Hotel Association has announced this year’s finalists for the 2026 BCHA Awards of Excellence, which will be honoured at the BCHA Summit, taking place April 14-15 in Nanaimo;
Culinary Excellence
- Andrea Alridge, Executive Chef, Janevca Kitchen & Lounge, Rosemead House
- Danai Hongwanishkul, Executive Chef, Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa
- Elmark Andres, Executive Chef, Lola, Bodega Ridge
Housekeeping Excellence
- Balcomo – A Ramada By Wyndham
- Summerland Waterfront Resort Hotel
- Wickaninnish Inn
Leader of the Future
- Kayla Pedscalny, Assistant General Manager, Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson
- Savannah Cannatella, Director of Rooms, Magnolia Hotel & Spa
- Quinn Luong, Assistant Housekeeping Manager, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
Sustainability Champion
- Inn at Laurel Point
- Nita Lake Lodge
- The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Accommodation of the Year
- Kingfisher Pacific Resort & Spa
- Old House Hotel
- The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Guest Service Excellence
- Club Lounge Team, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
- Guest Experience Team, Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort
- Front Desk Team, Balcomo – A Ramada By Wyndham
Hotelier of the Year
- Ken Hall, General Manager, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
- David MacKenzie, General Manager, Pemberton Valley Lodge
- Sarah Webb, General Manager, The Oswego Hotel
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