News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Kerry Brown
Kerry Brown has assumed the position of Strategic Advisor – Chair Recruiting at MacKay CEO Forums.
Stephen Toth has been appointed Vice President of Infrastructure Construction and Delivery at Infrastructure BC.
Carly Beatty has been appointed the new Director of Operations at Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP.
Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, is set to join the Liberal Party in the role of special adviser.
Greg McCune, a former mayor of Enderby and current owner of Sutherland’s Bakery, has announced his intention to compete for the provincial seat of Salmon Arm-Shuswap as an independent candidate in the next election next month.
Neil Klompas
Neil Klompas has been appointed as a new member of the Board of Directors by HTuO Biosciences, a biotechnology company that is developing an innovative molecular simulation platform for drug discovery.
Dale Booth, CFO of Vecima Networks Inc., has retired after an impressive 42-year career in the financial industry, 13 of which were spent with the company.
Jeff Kinnaird, the former Executive Vice President of Merchandising of The Home Depot and President of The Home Depot Canada, has been appointed as the President and CEO of The Peak Group of Companies. Kinnaird will assume his duties on October 1.
Paul McCullough
Paul McCullough is now serving in a dual capacity as both a Strategic Advisor and a CEO-focused Forum Chair in the Vancouver Area, further expanding his involvement within the MacKay CEO Forums network.
MacKay CEO Forums is proud to introduce its inaugural Large Enterprise Forum Group, tailored exclusively for accomplished Enterprise CEOs whose companies generate over $1 billion in revenue. This group will be led by the esteemed Dr. Henryk Krajewski, a MacKay CEO Forums Chair for 10 years.
Dale Parker, who recently received support from the Conservative Party of British Columbia, was announced as the party’s nominee on September 3.
Mikaël Cardinal from Unither Bioélectronique and Kristen Blodgett from BETA Technologies have been appointed to the National Board of Directors by Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM).
Dr. Brian Forzley
Dr. Brian Forzley has been appointed as Interior Health Authority‘s medical director of renal services, as announced by BC Renal.
Farhina Balayet has been appointed as the new research and data visualization manager by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC).
Stephen Andrew, a candidate for the Conservative Party of BC, has declared his intention to challenge the NDP’s control of the Oak Bay-Gordon Head provincial riding in the coming fall election.
Terri McConnachie is leaving her position as executive director of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Northern BC.
Forecast AI has been introduced by MarineLabs to provide hyper-localized, precise weather forecasting.
The code requirement for a second egress, or exit, stairs per floor in buildings up to six stories has been removed by the Province in an update to the BC Building Code. This modification will enable the construction of housing projects on smaller lots and in various layouts, as well as increased flexibility for the construction of multi-bedroom apartments, increased density in transit-oriented development regions, and the possibility of enhancing building energy efficiency. All new SES-designed buildings must have certain safety features, such as sprinklers, smoke-management systems, and bigger stairwells, to guarantee the ongoing safety of the occupants.
On September 17, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. (Pacific time) and 7-8:30 p.m. (Mountain time), the Columbia River Treaty team from the provincial government will hold a public virtual information session regarding the recent agreement-in-principle (AIP) that was reached between Canada and the US to update the Columbia River Treaty.
In order to meet the increasing demand for clean power in homes, companies, and transportation, BC Hydro plans to invest almost $1 billion in capital projects in the cities of Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission, Hope, and Harrison Hot Springs over the next ten years. These projects will modernize and expand the energy grid.
Credit Union Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and BC Financial Services Authority have developed a new webpage to provide consumers with information regarding the free and automated deposit protection offered by credit unions in British Columbia. The site is a user-friendly, one-stop shop that assists credit unions and their members in addressing concerns regarding the eligibility of deposits and the process of reimbursement in the event of a B.C. credit union’s failure.
The last tranche of the previously announced non-brokered private placements has been closed by Great Quest Gold LTD. Under the Final Tranche, the company issued 37,011,000 units for gross proceeds of $1,850,550.
Flair Airlines is seeking partners to infuse new capital into the company, with the aim of restructuring its finances and expanding its fleet. The airline would prefer to have Canadian financial partners.
Over $7.3 million has been raised through the Wheaton Precious Metals-sponsored 2024 Tour de Cure to support life-saving research and care at BC Cancer.
The BC Paralegal Association‘s annual Vancouver Island Networking Event is scheduled for September 20th at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria.
Companies are being urged by Autism Speaks Canada to collaborate on a cause that has a nationwide impact. By forming cause marketing alliances, businesses may support a worthwhile cause, get national visibility, and establish a connection with consumers who appreciate corporate social responsibility.
Project One of the BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative is currently accepting applications from qualified BC tourism enterprises for the the fall 2024 intake of Facilitated Sustainable Tourism and Climate Adaptation Planning.
Chartwell Retirement Residences is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of 384 suites in three retirement communities on Vancouver Island. The purchase includes Vista Retirement Residence, Nanaimo Memory Care, and The Edgewater Retirement Residence.
The province has implemented a new strategy to expedite housing construction by permitting standardized designs. The designs are in full compliance with the latest BC Building Code and can easily be tailored to fit various lot sizes and specific site conditions. Designs are available for free download.
Krystal Growth Partners announces the acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in Enex Energy Corporation, a wholesale branded distributor of Mobil Lubricants and Esso Fuels.
Bingham Canyon, recognized as one of the largest surface mines globally, has launched the first US deployment of borehole muon tomography, marking a significant in-pit mine imaging initiative by the Canadian company Ideon Technologies. Ideon collaborates with Rio Tinto at the Kennecott copper mine to enhance the mapping of underground operations and gain insights into the geology of this century-old site, which spans over 4 km in width and reaches depths of 1200 m, supplying copper essential for the energy transition.
The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) announces the names of the first five professionals to become BCEDA Certified Economic Development Professionals (CEDP.BC). First-ever CEDP.BC certified individuals are: Michael McGee, owner of ACED Management Inc.; Rose Klukas, Director of Economic Development and Indigenous Relations, City of Campbell River; Lana Fitt, Executive Director of Salmon Arm Economic Development Society; Amy Reid, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, City of Quesnel; and Colleen Bond, Partner, EDCD Consulting.
The Canadian government has pledged $25 million per annum to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, which will be used over the next four years to supply emergency food aid to areas hit by humanitarian crises all around the globe. The announcement was made at a farm in Abbotsford on September 12.
British Columbia has made history as the first province in Canada to enter into a pharmacare agreement with the federal government, aimed at supporting funding for hormone replacement therapy and diabetes-related costs.
A property located at 3330 Radcliffe Ave. in West Vancouver is currently on the market through Royal LePage, priced at $58.8 million, making it reportedly the priciest home available in Canada.
A $550K funding increase has been announced by the province for Command Industries Ltd., a steel manufacturing firm based in Kelowna, to buy specialist equipment and increase its production capacity.
The announcement by Premier David Eby on September 15 regarding mandatory care for certain individuals with addiction and mental health issues has gained support from both major provincial parties.
United Way Southern Vancouver Island announced at its public campaign kick-off event on Sept. 19 at Centennial Square that it intends to raise $4 million for Southern Vancouver Island and will merge with United Way BC in April 2025.
Greater Vancouver Food Bank has announced its partnership with Amazon Local Good, Amazon’s very first logistical collaboration in BC. The partnership aims to revolutionize local pickups and deliveries with the help of Amazon trucks and drivers.
The Provincial Health Services Authority is providing an exceptional incentive program for specific positions, which offers the potential to earn up to $30,000 (conditions apply).
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced an investment in Glengarry Farm Finance Corporation (Glengarry), making it possible for Glengarry to expand its lending services to farmers.
TKA+D is excited to announce recent promotions and welcome new talented professionals to its growing team, enhancing its capabilities in delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions. Ben Chouinard has been promoted to Senior Associate, and Christina Fong has been promoted to Senior Associate, Interior Design Manager. New Team Members include: Anouk Kluyskens – Project Manager, Certified Passive House Designer, Brooklyn McKave – Graduate Technologist, Eduardo Avile – Architectural Technologist, Eric Seo – Senior Project Manager, Pamela Mendoza – Project Manager, Rezvaneh Norouzi – Project Manager, Ysabelle Empiso – Project Manager, Registered Architect NZRAB, and Khwalah Khan – Student Intern.
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