News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Beth McMahon has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), effective September 16, 2024. McMahon, an award-winning...
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KOT AUTO GROUP ACQUIRES 10TH DEALERSHIP
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Kot Auto Group’s acquisition of its 10th dealership, Sunrise Ford in 100 Mile House, continues their goal of reaching 15 dealerships by 2029. The new and used Ford dealership,...
KEVIN FALCON TO SUSPEND CAMPAIGN, ENCOURAGE BC UNITED SUPPORTERS TO GET BEHIND CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Today, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon announced that he is suspending his party’s campaign and encouraging all BC United supporters to unite behind John Rustad and the Conservative...
2025 RENT INCREASE TIED TO INFLATION ACCORDING TO PROVINCE
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Province of B.C. is tying the annual allowable rent increase in 2025 to inflation at 3%, down from this year’s allowable increase of 3.5%. The maximum annual allowable rent...
MNP EXPANDS IN THE THOMPSON OKANAGAN
KAMLOOPS - MNP, has announced that it will join forces with the Kamloops-based firm, Finnie Hunka LLP, effective October 15, 2024. On this date Ken Finnie, CPA, CMA, and Kimberly Hunka, CPA, CGA,...
NATURE-BASED TOURISM INVESTMENT LINK TO TOQUAT MARINA AND CAMPGROUND
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Toquaht Marina and Campground, operated by the Toquaht Business Development Corporation, will build the Secret Beach Trail to expand its trail network. The new path will create a...
CHANGES ON HORIZON FOR NAI COMMERCIAL VICTORIA
VICTORIA – Changes are coming at NAI Commercial Victoria Inc., which has been a major player in the Capital Region’s real estate market for decades. Managing Broker Bev Highton, who started in real...
TESSERACT 2.0 COMPUTING BRINGS SUSTAINABILITY AND LONGEVITITY TO TEMPORARY TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
VICTORIA – Does it ever feel like by the time you finally have a handle on a new piece of technology, there is already a new one to take its place? Technology may be an essential part of our life,...
EXPEDIA CRUISES HOSTING TRAVEL EXPOS OCTOBER 19-20 IN COURTENAY, VICTORIA
COURTENAY & VICTORIA - Expedia Cruises is set to host its inaugural Travel Expo focused on Sustainable and Responsible Travel with the first day being in the Comox Valley on October 19, followed...
BC CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATIONS PROPOSE MINISTER OF CONSTRUCTION ROLE
BRITISH COLUMBIA - With only two months left before B.C. voters hit the polls, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) and the BC Construction Association (BCCA) are aiming to turn...
AUGUST 2024 CAPITAL REGION COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE REPORT
By Mike Kozakowski of Citified.ca LANGFORD A condominium pre-sale launching this month in Langford’s ‘lakes district’ is generating interest for its competitive pricing, wide collection of...
YELLOW SHEET VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: AUGUST 27, 2024
Location: Central Saanich (multi-family new) Address: 7701 East Saanich Rd - Apartments Description: This project involves a 4-storey building with 61 apartment units and 9 townhouse units at ground...
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS AUGUST 27, 2024
News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business VICTORIA Rechelle Effendy, CAIA, CPA, CMA, has been appointed as BCI's Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer. Mike McCardell...
EQUIFAX REPORT SHOWS ECONOMIC PRESSURES MOUNTING FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Equifax Canada Market Pulse Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends Report CANADA - Consumer debt levels rose to $2.5 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, marking a 4.2 per cent increase since Q2 2023,...
BCREA 2024 THIRD QUARTER HOUSING FORECAST UPDATE
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2024 Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are forecast...
BC CHAMBER UNVEILS POLL AHEAD OF OCTOBER ELECTION
BRITISH COLUMBIA - As British Columbia prepares for its provincial election this October, the BC Chamber of Commerce is shedding light on the economic and policy concerns that matter most to voters....