News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Charlotte Mitha
Charlotte Mitha has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Hydro, beginning August 1, 2025.
Garreth Maybury has been promoted to the position of Director of Operations at EllisDon.
Jasper Bosley is starting a new position as Development Manager at Onni Group of Companies.
Kent Jesse has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Coastal Community Credit Union.
Brittany Cecile Schroeder has been appointed as Marketing Manager at Rennie.
David Roche has been appointed as VP of Development at Low Tide Properties.
Terry Hickey has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
Kevin Dam has been named the new CFO at Redbrick.
Jessie Wang has been appointed as a Commercial Property Manager at NAI Commercial Victoria.
Jim Pattison Developments promoted Jordan Riley to Senior Investment & Development Manager.
Shelley Legin
Shelley Legin has been elected as the Chair of All Island Equity REIT, effective April 1, 2025.
Christopher Rundle has taken on the role of Senior Commercial Leasing Manager at Kelowna’s Stober Group, following a four-year tenure at Mission Group.
Jack Nicholson started a new position as member of Board of Directors at BC Co-op Association.
Marcio Teixeira da Silva is celebrating 5 years with BC Housing.
Anna Vinogradova has joined William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services as a Brokerage Coordinator.
LeeAnn Pallett Smith has been appointed as a Senior Architect at Diamond Schmitt.
Derek Read has been appointed as a Development Consultant at Third Space Properties.
Andrea Linger has been appointed as the new Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Odlum Brown, an investment firm headquartered in Vancouver.
A hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization recently announced the results of a hearing pursuant to the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules and that it has accepted a settlement agreement, with sanctions, between their Enforcement Staff and Michael Rowland Tomkins, who conducted business as a Registered Representative with Assante Management Ltd. at a branch in Nanaimo. Tomkins admitted to engaging in business conduct or practice which is unbecoming or detrimental to the public interest by misappropriating client funds. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Tomkins agreed to pay a fine of $1,000,000 and disgorgement of $1,270,396.50. Additionally, he is permanently prohibited from seeking approval in any capacity with CIRO and from employment in any capacity with a CIRO-regulated firm. Tomkins will also pay costs of $10,000, and is not currently registered in the securities industry in any capacity. The Settlement Agreement is available at: https://www.ciro.ca/media/12346/download?inline
The Trotman Auto Group has purchased Nanaimo Toyota from Robert and Gary Eaves. The Trotman organization also owns Abbotsford Chrysler, Abbotsford Hyundai, Abbotsford Mazda, Cranbrook Toyota, Comox Valley Dodge, Comox Valley Toyota, Genesis Langley, Langley Chrysler, Mainland Ford, Sunshine Coast GM, White Rock Dodge, White Rock Volkswagen, TAG Auto Body and TAG Customs.
Congratulations to Ash Chadha, formerly of Nanaimo Golf Club, who is now at the Glencoe Club in Calgary and recently earned his Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation.
Dr. Airini
Dr. Airini, an internationally recognized researcher, teacher, and leader in higher education, has been appointed as the next president and vice-chancellor of Thompson Rivers University (TRU). Her five-year term commences on July 1.
Bigfoot Crane Company Inc., a leader in Western Canada’s tower crane and construction hoist industry, has launched a new website, bigfootcrane.com, to better support the BC construction sector. The platform features a comprehensive digital catalogue of products and solutions.
Harbour Air maintains its partnership with the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust as part of our Share the Fare Program. Each Friday, $1 from the fare of each passenger is donated to two carefully selected organizations, including the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust.
Harbour Air‘s direct flights between Victoria and Salt Spring Island are scheduled to resume on May 2.
Metro Vancouver Regional District has acquired a property in Delta for $37 million and sold the 10,700-acre Ashcroft Ranch in BC for $28 million.
Henriquez Partners Architects has promoted Brad McCoy to the position of Director of Architecture, and Max Senini has been promoted to the position of Associate.
The RBC Foundation has generously supported the recently announced BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub, a joint venture between the University of Victoria and COAST.
The international design, planning, engineering, and consulting firm Arup recently celebrated 25 years in Canada with a historic event at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto.
The province is spending $304 million over five years in United Way BC to provide and develop community-based senior services during a meeting at the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services office, according to Health Minister Josie Osborne.
The Canadian Flight Centre is now operational in Kamloops, Pitt Meadows, and Red Deer, AB, after receiving official approval from Transport Canada.
Blue Moose Coffee House celebrates its 25th anniversary in business.
Botanist Bar at the Fairmont Pacific Rim and the The Keefer Bar were listed in North America’s 50 Best Bars.
The City of Campbell River has awarded Upanup the contract to completely redesign and redevelop its website. Upanup provides digital website solutions that prioritize user experience.
Council formally endorsed the Town of Smithers’ refreshed brand standards at the April 29, 2025, Regular Meeting, thereby advancing the Town’s endeavours to modernize its communications and fortify its visual identity. The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program, a part of the Economic Development Diversification stream of the Province of BC, provided the funding for this initiative.
Tickets are now on sale for the Okanagan Angel Summit finale which will be held on May 22 at the Kelowna Innovation Centre.
Mosaic Forest Management welcomes Vancouver Island recreationists and residents to participate in their responsible recreation survey, which is now open until May 23rd at www.mosaicforests.com/survey.
Effective May 1, Westland Insurance has acquired Sagium Health Strategies Inc. (Sagium Health) through its recently established benefits brand, Westland Benefits.
Engel & Völkers has announced the opening of a new Comox office, which will be overseen by license partners Erik Clevering, Nathan King, and Abel O’Brennan, as well as managing broker Jeff Neild.
Web Summit Vancouver (May 27-30), one of the world’s largest and most exciting tech and innovation conferences, will bring together more than 300 companies from B.C.’s thriving tech ecosystem, including 250 startups, to showcase their products, services, and investment opportunities.
Trotman Auto Group has been recognized as a 2025 winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum designation. Canada’s Best Managed Companies stands out as a premier business awards program in the country, celebrating innovative and top-tier businesses.
A multi-family property with 45 units located at 4280 Quentin Avenue in Prince George has been sold for $6.25 million on March 14. The transaction was carried out by Peter Seed of NAI Commercial.
According to Insolvency Insider, Highbank Resources Ltd. (TSXV:HBK), a Vancouver, BC-based company involved in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral resource properties, filed an assignment in bankruptcy on April 9, citing slow sales. The company was founded in 1980 and was primarily engaged in the development of an aggregate resource property in northwest British Columbia and the exploration of a polymetallic prospect in Newfoundland. According to its financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2024, the company had total assets of $372,000 and liabilities of nearly $13 million. At the time, it indicated that its ability to continue as a going concern was dependent on successful results from its mineral property exploration and development activities, and that it would cover costs over the next year with loans from directors. Unfortunately, it was not able to address its debt obligations as they became due and ceased operating just before the bankruptcy assignment. D. Manning & Associates is the bankruptcy trustee.
This year’s BC Special Olympics will take place in Prince George from July 10 to 12.
Prince George Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new members, Modern PURAIR Prince George, PREMIUM Mill Maintenance Ltd, TechAssist Solutions Ltd., Albert Koehler, and 1413091 BC Ltd.
The Aged to Perfection: Scotch for a Cause, a fundraiser to support The Exploration Place, is happening on May 24, 2025 in Prince George.
Tap Into New Markets: Export Navigator Social , a casual business social hosted at Trench Brewing and Distilling at 339 2nd Avenue, Prince George, is happening on May 14.
Pet insurance is experiencing remarkable growth in Canada, with provinces like Alberta seeing an 81 per cent increase year-over-year, British Columbia at 82 per cent, and Ontario at 77 per cent, as reported by Spot Pet Insurance.
The City has held three Think Tank sessions since 2018, collaborating with local First Nations, the provincial government, post-secondary institutions, and regional industry. The upcoming bi-annual event is set for May 21 and 22 in Quesnel, featuring the theme “Accelerating Change.”
A new program for amenity cost charges is being proposed by the City of Coquitlam, and it may be adopted as early as June. Following the Province’s November 2023 presentation of Bill 46, the Housing Statutes (Development Financing) Amendment Act, the City is implementing a new charge program.
BFA Studio Architects is proud to announce that Sunrise at Lonsdale Square has been honored with the Urban Design Institute’s Award for Excellence in the Senior Housing/Healthcare category.
Seair Seaplanes is excited to announce the launch of our new direct routes from both Downtown Vancouver and Richmond (YVR South Terminal) to Salt Spring Island, providing travelers with a fast, scenic, and convenient way to reach this popular Gulf Island destination.
Ultimate Cleaning and Building Maintenance Corp. has opened in Central Vancouver Island, offering Residential and Commercial Cleaning Services.
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