News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Brandon Craig
Brandon Craig will assume the roles of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of BHP Group Limited on July 1, 2026.
Chip Bergh, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Levi Strauss & Co., has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Lululemon Athletica Inc. effective immediately.
Bob Matharu recently joined W. R. MEADOWS of Western Canada as the new Technical Sales Representative, covering British Columbia and the Yukon.
Gary Haywood P.Eng. has joined the Searchlight Resources Advisory Board as a Technical Advisor.
Kevin Kittmer of Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty has joined Royal LePage Commercial.
Paul Penner has finished his term as Board President at the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.
Kim Heizmann
Congratulations to Okanagan REALTOR® Kim Heizmann, who has been appointed as the Chair of the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) for the 2026-2027 term.
UBC announced that Professor Bruce MacDougall has been appointed Dean pro tem for the Peter A. Allard School of Law for a one-year term, effective July 2, 2026.
Getty Copper Inc. has announced the immediate appointment of Ryan O’Regan as Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Roy Greig as Vice President of Exploration.
RADIUS and the Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada Society (BEBC) will host the second Black Entrepreneurship and Research Symposium on Wednesday, March 25 at Surrey City Hall.
The UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund, a joint venture between InBC and UBC, will invest up to $40 million to support the expansion of British Columbian businesses built on innovations made at UBC. This will lead to the creation of additional high-quality jobs in the province.
The College of the Rockies and Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support and grow B.C.’s outdoor recreation sector through workforce development, applied learning, research, and sustainable practices.
Joan Blackman
Joan Blackman has been named the new Concertmaster of the Vancouver Island Symphony.
Starlight Investments is pleased to announce the completion of Starlight Canadian Residential Growth Fund IV, which was able to acquire over 10,000 rental suites in Canada’s main cities thanks to substantial commitments from a global investor base.
Noelle Aune Communications has partnered with Harbour Air for a significant seasonal expansion, marking a historic milestone for the airline.
British Columbia’s genomics sector is experiencing significant growth across the nation, with Genome British Columbia at the forefront of driving practical innovation. Researchers in the province have secured $8 million in federal funding to fast-track the development of innovative genomic solutions targeting key issues in health, sustainability, and more.
B.C. and TELUS Health will improve the Gambling Support BC program beginning April 1 to offer a new integrated system that provides 24/7 services through a single access point.
CoVet announced its partnership with the British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association (BCVTA) to bring modern technology and workflow solutions directly to the professionals across British Columbia.
NorthStar Development celebrates the opening of Estrella, a 40-unit purpose-built rental development in the City of Prince Rupert, delivered in partnership with Aurora Housing Society and the Province through BC Housing’s BC Builds program.
Delreen Motiwalla & Wendi Campbell
Delreen Motiwalla will assume the role of President and CEO of JA British Columbia on July 6, 2026, succeeding Wendi Campbell.
Construction is scheduled to kick off this spring at Livy PoCo, signalling an exciting development for NorthStar Development and the ongoing transformation of downtown Port Coquitlam.
Wheaton Precious Metals announced the launch of a new Wheaton Professorship in Mine Economics and Innovation at The University of British Columbia.
TC Energy’s Coastal GasLink (CGL) project has finalized commercial agreements with LNG Canada to move forward with Phase 2 development.
The UHNBC Acute Care Tower expansion in Prince George will feature a new 11-story tower that will provide 211 new patient rooms, expanded cardiac, surgical, and mental health services, 12 new operating suites, and more. This expansion is supported by a $1.579 billion investment through an innovative Alliance model with partners such as EllisDon and DIALOGUE Architecture and Engineering P.C.
The Port Moody City Council, the British Columbian government, and the Port Moody Rotary Club held an official groundbreaking ceremony on March 24, 2026, to mark the beginning of work of the Inlet Park Community Fieldhouse.
The City of Prince George, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, and Community Futures Fraser Fort George are hosting the B2B Expo on March 31st and April 1st. This event aims to promote collaboration, connections, partnerships, and growth for local small and medium-sized businesses.
Nominations are now officially open for the 2026 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Awards.
Ovaro, a web design studio based in Prince George has officially opened.
Raven Supply is pleased to announce its partnership with Equity Plumbing and Heating Ltd on the new Providence Living project in Prince George. The partnership will provide high-efficiency Fulton Endura+ boilers and reliable Security Chimneys ventilation.
Barkerville Gold Mines receives a warning and notice of non-compliance from the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office subsequent to an inspection of the Cariboo Gold Project.
4TVI has teamed up with Destination British Columbia and the Culinary Tourism Alliance to launch the Culinary & Agritourism READI Program, aimed at enhancing agritourism experiences on Vancouver Island.
Sun Peaks Resort has been recognized as Host Venue of the Year by Freestyle BC.
S+S Industries is opening its first distribution center in Surrey.
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce the newly elected Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term, sworn in at the 2026 Annual General Meeting on March 25th, 2026.
- Executive governance team: President Sam Varing, Senior Legal Counsel, First West Credit Union; Vice President Josh Reynolds, Vice President, HR & External Relations, Summit Pacific College; Secretary Loren Taves, Managing Owner, Taves Estate Cidery and Taves Family Farm; Treasurer Jimmy Severn, Senior Accountant, Doane Grant Thornton LLP
- Continuing in their roles as Directors: Jennifer Menge Ewart, Director of Philanthropy, Fraser Valley Healthcare Foundation; Kamna Suri, Regional Sales Manager, Sandman Hotel Group; Steve Couper, Director DND Programs, Cascade Aerospace Steve Czeck, Owner & CEO, Empyrion Technologies; Vineet Verghese, Vice President, Commercial Financial Services, RBC
- New Directors joining the Board: Dan Teillet, Regional Manager, Commercial Banking, Envision Financial; Nolan Baerg, Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Kitchen Cabinets; Sara Tebbutt Albert, Founder and Partner, Lawyer, Albert & Co. Law
Kraft Heinz, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), announced the top two finalists competing for the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2026: Taber Community Centre in Taber, Alberta and Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Arena in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent dated March 23, 2026 with Sparc Technologies Limited (ASX: SPN) (FRA: NLR) to collaborate on the incorporation of HydroGraph’s Fractal Graphene™ into Sparc’s ecosparc® additives for protective coatings. The LOI establishes a framework for joint testing, product development, and the potential commercial supply of graphene for ecosparc® additives. Subject to successful performance outcomes, the parties intend to negotiate a definitive commercial agreement within approximately 12 months, although such agreement is not guaranteed.
Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX: ELD, NYSE American: EGO) announced several leadership updates to strengthen operational execution, advance project development and further align regional leadership across the organization. Simon Hille has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer EVP & COO. The Company has also appointed Gordana Vicentijevic as Senior Vice President, Projects, effective May 4, 2026.
Rob Chang has joined Skyharbour Resources Ltd.‘s Board of Directors as an Independent Director. Rob Chang has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, with extensive experience in uranium and the broader mining sector. Amanda Chow has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer.
The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) has announced the appointment of Melody Davidson as the League’s new Commissioner, effective May 2026.
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