VICTORIA – Starlight Investments announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 16-unit residential building in Victoria, British Columbia. The Property is situated in the Uplands...
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CFIB: Labour Shortages Are Back With A Vengeance
BRITISH COLUMBIA – More than half of small businesses (55 per cent) cannot get all the staff they need for current operations or to meet new demand, while another 16 per cent were able to face the...
Four BC Institutions Receive Funding For EV Training
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Automotive technicians in BC can align their skills with the low-carbon economy through an electric vehicle (EV) maintenance training pilot program at four Institutions throughout...
Construction Sector Growing, As Does Need For Skilled Labour
Tailgate Toolkit Program Introduced To Defend Workers Against Opioid Crisis VICTORIA - Those who believe Vancouver Island is in a “housing bubble” need to re-adjust their perspective. The surge in...
From The Trenches Podcast: How To Protect Yourself and Your Data
Episode Summary Welcome to episode 50 of the Business Examiner News Group's From the trenches podcast. Addison Pasiuk, President of Danory Technology Partners, joins host John MacDonald on the...
Meet Dallas Maccorquodale, Business Advisor, Real Estate And Construction AT MNP
NANAIMO - Born and raised in Nanaimo, Dallas is the kind of accountant who takes getting to know his clients seriously so he can truly help them succeed. But this analytical problem solver’s career...
VantageOne Commercial Services Focused On Small Business
VERNON – VantageOne Commercial Services is firmly focused on providing support for small businesses. After all, small businesses create jobs, diversifies the local economy and strengthens...
Advisory: Rev Up Your Coverage With Fleet Insurance
PARKSVILLE - It’s pedal to the metal as the Island’s small business sector continues its economic rebound. As an insurance advisor, I’ve seen an increasing number of businesses adding more company...
Sidney BIA Granted $100,000 For Downtown Commercial Lighting Initiative
SIDNEY - The Sidney Business Improvement Area Society (Sidney BIA) announced the receipt of a provincial grant for a permanent light installation in Downtown Sidney. The Community Economic Recovery...
Bee Hives Coming To Victoria
VICTORIA – More bees are coming to Victoria. Canadian urban beekeeping company Alveole is putting approximately 50,000 new bees per hive into 12 new North American cities, four of which are in...
From The Trenches Podcast: Online Protection & Identity Verification
Episode Summary Steve Munford, CEO of Trulioo, joins host John MacDonald on the latest From the trenches episode. They explore the identity verification company's exciting growth to a $1.75...
BCREA: Commercial Leading Indicator Dips in Third Quarter 2021
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) fell from 155.4 to 150.9 in the third quarter of 2021, representing the first decline since the economy began recovering from the...
CHBA BC Speaks Out on Paid Sick Leave Program
BRITISH COLUMBIA - CHBA BC is the leading advocate for the residential construction industry, representing 2,200 member firms through our eight (8) locally affiliated home building associations. Our...
November Employment Record High Among Women
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian employment grew for the sixth consecutive month in November according to Statistics Canada, rising by 154,000 to 19.316 million (0.8 per cent, m/m). Canadian employment...
Starlight Fund Eyeing Vancouver Island Properties
Multi-family Suites in Langford and Nanaimo Included In Plan VICTORIA - Starlight Western Canada Multi-Family (No. 2) Fund has filed a preliminary prospectus for a maximum $100 million initial...
NDP Government Decision To Ram Through Forest Legislation Creates Uncertainty
Sector Left Waiting For Answers BRITISH COLUMBIA - Government has the right to set broad policy and objectives that reflect both their desires and the ever-changing expectations of society related...