News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Bryan Craigen
Bryan Craigen has been appointed as the new Head of Carrier Relations at Axis Insurance.
Kevin O’Kane has been appointed as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. He will also continue to serve as a non-independent Director of Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. Northisle owns the North Island Project, a 34,000 hectare block of mineral titles near Port Hardy on Vancouver Island.
Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. has also appointed Nicholas Van Dyk as Executive Vice President, and he will continue in his roles as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.
Chief Geoscientist Robin Tolbert of Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. will retire on September 13, 2025, and will continue to serve as an advisor to the company.
Jameel Sayani is stepping into the role of Regional Managing Partner at MNP.
Sarah Noonberg
Sarah Noonberg, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed as the Chief Medical Officer of AbCellera. Dr. Noonberg, in her capacity as Chief Medical Officer, will capitalize on her clinical development expertise to advance AbCellera’s pipeline of antibody-based therapeutics
Marjorie Michel, Canada’s Minister of Health, has acknowledged the significant economic impact and critical role of natural health products in promoting the health of Canadians, according to the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA). This recognition follows nearly three years of persistent advocacy by CHFA members to have their voices heard at the highest levels of government. This comes after the United States government announced a renewed concentration on healthier food products earlier this year.
Jennifer Woodland, the Board Chair of the BC Salmon Farmers Association, was recently acknowledged in the 2025 list that honours the most influential female executives shaping the future of the seafood industry.
Darren Tangen
Darren Tangen has been appointed as the new President of Vancouver-based real estate developer Westbank.
Emily Warren was recognized as the 2025 Young Professional of the Year at the 41st BCSFA AGM.
Kaitlin Guitard has joined the BC Young Farmers Committee as the Fish Health and Food Safety Lab Manager for a Salmon Farm on Vancouver Island.
KingSett Capital has acquired the Pender Place office structures in downtown Vancouver from Cadillac Fairview and the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario.
Sgt. Ryan Buhrig was named one of the Top 40 under 40 Award recipients this year by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Richard Grounds has been appointed by the government of British Columbia to serve as the chair of the Skilled Trades BC Appeal Board for a period of three years.
The Clean Energy Association of British Columbia has opened registration for the 2025 First Nations Energy Summit, scheduled for December 8–9 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.
The UBC Faculty of Forestry Alex Fraser Research Forest has introduced a new training program aimed at helping remote and Indigenous communities shift from diesel to sustainable, wood-based biomass energy sources. Participants will receive practical training in Williams Lake, with workshops scheduled for September 8–12, 2025, and October 6–10, 2025.
British Columbia’s artificial intelligence sector is rapidly growing, reshaping industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and cleantech, while drawing in global talent and fostering innovation. The province is positioning itself as a key centre for AI on a national scale. Novarc Technologies is leading the way in advanced welding automation and is among the companies leveraging AI to transform traditional industries.
Destination BC is currently recruiting six new members to join its Tourism Marketing Committee (TMC) effective January 1, 2026.
1Click Heating & Cooling has expanded to British Columbia, and now fully equipped to service the Greater Vancouver area and eastern parts of Vancouver Island.
August sales at Costco Canada increased by 6.8 per cent, with growth in the U.S., Canada, and International divisions.
WingsUp!—one of Canada’s fastest-growing names in the quick-service restaurant space—has officially landed in Calgary and Vancouver. This marks WingsUp!’s first locations outside the province.
Anthem Properties and Harbour Equity are building a grocery-anchored commercial development at 480 210 Avenue SW in Calgary, starting in August and finishing in Summer 2027.
The Coast Lonsdale Quay Hotel in North Vancouver is now open for business.
EPCOR Utilities Inc. and the Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation gathered to commemorate a significant milestone in their collaboration: the Kingsvale Transmission Line’s successful shared ownership and management through Shulus Electricity Transmission LP (Shulus).
The City of Prince George‘s leading sports and entertainment venue is set to mark its 30th anniversary on Sunday, September 28. The Prince George Multiplex, formerly known as the CN Centre, will be the site of the Big Celebration Event organized by the City to commemorate the occasion.
Alta West Mortgage Capital Corporation announces the acquisition of Premiere Home Mortgage Ltd., a leading alternative lender in Canada.
Mangrove Lithium is currently in the process of constructing its inaugural $35 million facility in Delta. The facility is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2026 and will be capable of producing 1,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide annually, which is sufficient to power 25,000 electric vehicle batteries.
Masimo, a medical technology company headquartered in California, has withdrawn its offer to acquire the Nexus office building from Keltic Development, a Vancouver-based real estate developer. The project has been the subject of a receivership application, as confirmed by filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Tofino has become the first Canadian municipality to ban single-use plastic water bottles under 1 litre. The August 26, 2025, Regular Council Meeting approved the Tofino Single-Use Item Regulation Bylaw change, while local companies can prepare for the regulation’s April 22, 2026 (Earth Day) implementation.
The City of Coquitlam is extending its agreement with Lime Canada Inc. until April 2027, building on the success of the Shared E-Micromobility Pilot Program. Riders can anticipate new program features, such as better network connections with Port Moody’s recently announced program with Lime, an expanding service area in Coquitlam’s City Centre area, and designated parking stations throughout the city.
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