News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Beau Jarvis
Wesgroup Properties‘ President & CEO, Beau Jarvis, has been appointed Co-Vice Chair of the Business Council of British Columbia.
Reliance Properties has requested a heritage alteration permit from the City of Victoria to transform the iconic B.C. transforming the Power Commission building into a hotel with 126 rooms.
Paul Mochrie, the former city manager of Vancouver, is currently the CEO of the Provincial Health Services Authority.
Ranah Chavoshi, Co-Founder and CEO of PhyCo Technologies Inc., has been named of The Peak’s 2026 Emerging Leaders.
Tracey Clarke
Congratulations to Tracey Clarke, Executive Director of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, who has been named the recipient of the 2026 Gerry Frederick Memorial Award for Chamber Executive of the Year in the 350+ member category.
MNP has joined forces with Vancouver-based insurance advisory firm, Financial Confidence Advisors, effective June 1, 2026.
BC Coast Pilots Ltd. announced the appointment of its 2026–2027 Board of Directors: President Capt. Robin Stewart, Vice President Capt. Kevin Roberts, Director Capt. Matt Taylor, Director Capt. Simon Houston, and Director Capt. Glen Ritchie.
Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. has announced the slate of directors for its upcoming 2026. AGM including Hume Kyle, Alex Davidson, Jill Donaldson, Kevin O’Kane, and Sam Lee.
Sam Macdonald
Sam Macdonald has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Open Ocean Robotics.
Victoria based restaurateur Jesse Dame, founder of Cottage Hospitality Group — the internationally recognized team behind Wind Cries Mary and Rudi — have opened Birdman, a Southern-inspired restaurant and the group’s third and most unapologetic concept yet. Located at the historic 537 Johnson Street in downtown Victoria, Birdman opened their doors May 22.
Raven Roofing has officially moved into its new office in Surrey at Unit 101 – 19074 22 Avenue.
The province announced a $1-million investment to support a new round of Active Communities aimed at Indigenous and local governments. The funding will also enhance after-school Active Play Club programs and promote health through physical activity by continuing support for the Physical Activity for Health Collaborative.
Jennifer Lyle
Jennifer Lyle has been appointed CEO by the Association of Neighbourhood Houses British Columbia (ANHBC) Board.
Port Alberni has officially been selected as the winner of HGTV Canada’s Home Town Takeover Canada!
REMAX Professionals announced Sean McLintock has received the prestigious REMAX Circle of Legends Award.
The Canadian Government has approved the Sunrise Expansion Program in BC. The $4-billion natural gas expansion of Enbridge’s Westcoast pipeline system will help meet growing energy needs in the province by providing up to 300 million cubic feet per day of additional transportation capacity on B.C.’s major natural gas transmission system.
Foodtastic, a leading restaurant Canada, has entered into a master franchising with Inspire Brands to launch numerous Dunkin’ (previously Dunkin’ Donuts) locations across the country.
Shawarma Time will open in the former Popeyes location at the corner Hamilton and West Georgia in downtown Vancouver.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is set to open its doors at 901 Granville St. on Friday, June 12.
Cory Redekop
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce CEO, Cory Redekop received the BC Chamber Executive of the Year Award this week, presented at the BC Chamber AGM by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of BC.
The Stephens Family Medicine at Simon Fraser University will receive a $40 donation from Arran and Ratana Stephens, founders of Nature’s Path Organic Foods.
A proposal has been made for a 125-year-old Vancouver heritage building located at 110-120 East Cordova St. If granted approval, the Viaggio Hospitality Group will operate the hotel.
VadaPav Mirchi By Geeta is set to open a new location in Vancouver at 2975 Cambie St. on June 9.
Hiyori Coffee, a Japanese-style roaster from Vancouver, has officially opened its first cafe at 279 E 6th Ave. Founded by Shinya Furue, the new spot is set to attract coffee enthusiasts as it refrains customers from using their laptops.
Barnacle Systems Inc. has announced that the BRNKL MAREC high-frequency motion data logger, in association with the BRNKL Black, is an approved technology platform for NATO HFM RTG-419. This groundbreaking multinational research initiative is investigating human impact exposure and brain injury among high-speed boat (HSB) operators.
Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd., alongside Vestcor and Anthem Properties, has officially officially started construction on King + Park, a mixed-use development located in Burnaby.
Benjamin Jillings has officially been promoted to General Manager of Woodgrove Chrysler.
Lauren Wilkinson
Lauren Wilkinson has been appointed as Director, Sales & Marketing at Seair Seaplanes.
Ocean Networks Canada celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Parq Vancouver has been crowned the winner of the Best Casino in British Columbia category at the 2026 International Casino Awards.
Afuri, a global ramen chain, is shutting down its locations in Vancouver and Richmond.
Westbank Hub North, one of the largest open-air shopping centres owned by GWL Realty Advisors located at 2115-2170 Louie Drive in West Kelowna, was officially listed for sale.
The Prince George Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, Northern H.O.T.
The B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program, managed by the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, is supported by $4.25 million in provincial funding.
Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR) has been awarded the 2026 Robin Hood Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Forestry, acknowledging its leadership in sustainable forest management and positive community impact.
https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/your-road-safety-plan/The Revelstoke Community Housing Society is currently building 166 non-market and near-market rental properties on Downie Street in Revelstoke.
EY Canada has announced the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Pacific finalists including: Eric Xie – ACROCARGO EXPRESS INC.; Ryan Brinkhurst – Beautifi Solutions Inc.; Christiana Luo – Big Way Hot Pot; Jack Yao – Big Way Hot Pot; Ryan Anderson – Canpac Marine; Ryan Weymark- Fuse Advisors; Jessica Hu – GBM Health Holding Ltd.; Robert Boscacci – HME; Cameron Fleming – HME; Alexa Suter – Huha; Jared Atchison – ITI; David Gens – Merchant Growth; Morgan Browne – Oakwyn Realty Ltd.; Arlene Chiang – Oakwyn Realty Ltd.; Michael Uy – Oakwyn Realty Ltd.; Sean Merat – owl.co; Mohammad Doostmohammadi – pH7; Neata Goutier – Sabai Thai Spa; Jacques Goutier – Sabai Thai Spa; Brad Liski – Tru Earth Environmental Products Inc.; Ramin Behzadi – UPGUYS; Mat Rezaei – UPGUYS; Ian Mortimer – Xenon; Aiman El-Ramly – ZE Power Engineering and Zak El-Ramly – ZE Power Engineering.
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