News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Wayne Fernandes
Wayne Fernandes joins the partnership at Farris LLP.
Asha Young has joined Cochrane Sinclair LLP‘s Vancouver office as its newest lawyer.
Alina Chen has joined TD Wealth Private Investment Advice team at the Richmond Branch in British Columbia.
Alaa Al Hawarneh has officially launched Vertex Engineering Inc., a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm that operates across Canada – from British Columbia to Ontario.
The sale of Grieg Seafood‘s operations in Finland and Canada for an agreed enterprise value of NOK 10.2 billion on a cash and debt-free basis, assuming normalized working capital, was announced by Grieg Seafood ASA and Cermaq Group AS.
Ka-Hay Law
Ka-Hay Law was recently named Chief Investment Officer at NorthX Climate Tech.
TransLink aims to replace the Compass fee system, its first major redesign in over a decade, using digital cards, mobile wallet payments, and streamlined zone pricing to improve travel convenience and modernity. The upgrade is projected at $507 million.
The Metro Vancouver (Infrastructure) Partnership, an outstanding collaboration of Hall, Jacob Bros Construction, and EBC Inc., has been granted the $242 million Highway 11 Interchange Project.
TreeTrack has signed an agreement with Canfor to support post-wildfire reforestation in British Columbia using UAV-deployed Seedpods.
The Llenllenéy’ten (High Bar) First Nation (HBFN) announced the signing of a relationship agreement and project benefits agreement with Westcoast Energy Inc. for the proposed pipeline expansion project that will cross into its territory.
Sushant Trivedi
Sushant Trivedi, the CEO of Fresh Tracks Canada, restructured the business with a human-first strategy after taking over in 2021, and the company’s revenue in 2025 reached $50 million.
Amico Secure Ontario, Bird Capital Limited Partnership, and Ledcor OPP, have been shortlisted for the Ontario Provincial Police Modernization Phase 3 Project.
Spare, a Vancouver-based company, has agreed to supply BC Transit with its Custom Transit Solution, a new technological solution for all BC Transit lines that provide handyDART services.
Weisswares has been appointed as the official British Columbia representatives for Marco Polo Furnishings, effective January 1, 2026.
A modification to Thompson Creek Metals’ Mount Milligan Copper-Gold Mine’s environmental assessment certificate has been approved by the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia. The amendment authorizes the mine to expand production and continue operations until 2035.
Veritree and Seair Seaplanes have established a new sustainability partnership that will promote proven marine restoration along the coastline of British Columbia.
Brad Newby
Brad Newby has taken over as Managing Partner of the Vancouver office of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
The Mount Milligan copper and gold mine in Fort St. James has been given a 2035 lifespan extension, according to British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office.
Roar Engineering Inc. is now offering forensic structural engineering services in British Columbia.
STIHL and BCNET have announced a new three-year partnership that will make STIHL the only provider of professional battery-powered instruments for BCNET member institutions, assisting British Columbia’s top educational institutions.
Dawson Civil Ltd. has been granted a $37.5 million contract to stabilize Highway 97 at Cottonwood Hill, which is 18 kilometres north of Quesnel. This contract, which is for Phase 3 of the project, will concentrate on installing piles and enhancing slope stability.
Peterson Contracting Ltd. has been given a $3.8 million contract to repair a portion of Bastin Road/Nyland Lake Road at Bastin Hill, which is about 24 kilometres southeast of Quesnel.
The Connection to Care program, which was extended to include members of the BC Forest Safety Council on January 5, now provides free, confidential mental health assistance to workers in British Columbia’s forest industry.
On February 3-5, Trade & Invest British Columbia and the Canadian Consulate General in Seattle are organizing an educational mission for BC food and beverage companies in Seattle.
The proprietary rights to the entire Response Seismic Surveys database, which covers exploration and development regions across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, have been acquired by Sigma, expanding its seismic data holdings.
Mandy’s Gourmet Salads announced the opening of two new locations at 2202 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, and at 1067 West Cordova Street in Coal Harbour.
Randstad Canada has unveiled its regional ranking of the top in-demand jobs in Vancouver for 2026, highlighting positions such as Administrative Assistant, Sales Associate/Representative, Dental Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Accountant.
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board‘s Annual General Meeting has been rescheduled from March 6 to March 26, 2026.
BC Hydro has recently opened an EV charging station at Westview Shopping Centre in North Vancouver.
Breka, a well-known 24-hour bakery, is opening a new location in Richmond.
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Coldwell Banker Universe Realty is celebrating its 10 years in business.
Four Point Electric Inc. is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Points West Audio Visual & Acoustics is entering its 30th year in business.
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