News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Neil Jacobson
Neil Jacobson has been named the newest principal at WA Architects Ltd.
Miller Titerle + Company has announced the addition of its newest principal lawyers, Sasha Platz and Nick Smith.
Sarah Powell has joined the BC Indigenous Housing Society Board of Directors.
Rick Coleman has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Capstone Copper Corp. as of January 15, 2025.
Lars Bjornson has been appointed as the Assistant Branch Manager in British Columbia by Richardson Wealth.
Meghan Tabor, Heather MacDonald and Erin Cassels were named as the newest board members of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC).
Sonny Bhinder has joined eXp Realty Canada.
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) announced their shared vision for increased educational opportunities in wildfire studies. Six programs in wildfire science and communication — five certificates and a diploma — have been approved by both the university’s Senate and Board of Governors and completed a 30-day public feedback process.
Dr. Lincoln Smith
Dr. Lincoln Smith has been appointed as a Provincial Appointee to the Board of Directors of Economic Trust of the Southern Interior BC.
Andrew Price will take over as CEO of viaSport British Columbia effective February 3, 2025.
Maureen Grainger of Kelowna has been appointed as the Director of Project Development at Maskwa Environmental Consulting Ltd. in British Columbia.
Krystal Growth Partners has acquired Seair Seaplanes, a seaplane operator in coastal British Columbia.
On January 6, 2025, Victoria Grey, KC, a former justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court, was appointed as the acting conflict of interest commissioner for the legislative assembly of British Columbia.
Camosun Engineering Transfer students can now transfer to Simon Fraser University, Thompson River University, University of British Columbia (Vancouver and Okanagan locations), and the University of Northern British Columbia following the signing of the BC Common First Year Engineering Curriculum (BC CFYEC).
Applications for the Wine Development Legacy Scholarships from the BC Hospitality Foundation close on January 24.
Ben Campbell
Ben Campbell will serve as NDIT‘s temporary CEO until a permanent replacement is selected, according to the Northern Development board of directors. As the Trust’s CFO at the moment, Campbell will give the company solid direction and stability throughout this time.
Konami Gaming has entered into an exclusive agreement with British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to develop and deploy a new version of the province’s popular BC Gold wide area progressive (WAP) game.
Pitt Meadows Plumbing (PMP) has partnered with Houle Electric for the Future of Work 2025 event, scheduled for April 24th and 25th at PMP’s Shop XL in Maple Ridge. Future of Work 2025 will bring together leaders, innovators, and experts from various industries to examine innovative approaches, cutting-edge technologies, and tactics for developing a workforce that is both competent and resilient.
Peninsula Lager, a hyper-local beer that embodies the entire agricultural cycle of the Saanich Peninsula, will be launched on Thursday, February 6th, at Field 5 Farm‘s malting facility. Small Gods Brewing Co. and Field 5 Farm are inviting industry professionals and the media to attend this event.
James Beckett
James Beckett, will join The Peak Group of Companies as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Global Procurement on March 3, 2025.
PARC Retirement Living, a family-owned business based, is marking a significant achievement as the only independent senior living company in Canada with the majority of its privately-owned residences earning LEED® Gold certification. Cristalina PARC has officially opened its doors in Kelowna’s Mission neighbourhood along Okanagan Lake, adding to the roster of three other PARC residences that have received certification: Oceana PARC located in White Rock, Westerleigh PARC in West Vancouver, and Cedar Springs PARC in North Vancouver
BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is investing $7.7 million in 13 initiatives through its open call for innovation in July and its call for wildfire technology projects. Additionally, crown company Innovate BC has provided $1.5 million to five BC projects that are focused on cleantech, food sciences, or life sciences research and development.
Jacqueline Lotzkar has been appointed as the new President & CEO of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI), effective February 3.
Jacqueline Lotzkar
As Buy BC supports more farmers and small businesses, British Columbians will have more local food and beverage options through the Buy BC Partnership Program, which provides $2 million to qualifying participants provincewide which aims to increase B.C. product awareness, demand, and sales. The funding will assist more local food and beverage enterprises and industry associations tell their stories across the province.
The province is moving on with an approved business plan for a new two-floor building expansion in Cranbrook, bringing improved oncology and renal health services to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH).
Petroglyph Development Group Ltd. (PDG) has completed the previously announced acquisitions of Casino Nanaimo and Elements Casino Victoria from Great Canadian Entertainment (Great Canadian Entertainment), marking historic transactions for both companies.
BGC Canada has received a $30,000 check from Baskin-Robbins Canada, which was raised through the 2024 Pink Spoon fundraiser. $1 from every sale of Baskin-Robbins’ new Non-Dairy Real Fruit Smoothies, which come in fresh strawberry or mango flavours, was donated to BGC Canada as part of a campaign in September.
The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) has announced a new partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to create a Regional Economic Development Network (EDN-NDT). This partnership seeks to boost teamwork, skill growth, and economic strength throughout Northern B.C.
Nelson Allan has been promoted to Partner at Crowe MacKay.
AtkinsRéalis has launched its new architecture and master planning practice, AtkinsRéalis Architecture & Design Canada Inc., in Ontario and British Columbia, enhancing its capacity to provide integrated and sustainable solutions.
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