OTTAWA - On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight lending rate 25 basis points from 3.25% to 3%. The cut was widely expected by financial markets in...
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SEVERAL BC PROJECTS WIN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AWARD
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Several BC projects will be recognized at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards which will be held in Fredericton, New Bruncswick on...
CVRD: HOW FILM COWICHAN IS BOOSTING THE LOCAL ECONOMY
COWICHAN VALLEY - Set amidst Vancouver Island’s awe-inspiring landscapes and steeped in a rich cultural tapestry, the Cowichan region is evolving into a captivating destination for local and global...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 29, 2024
NORTH COWICHAN - 6489 Paddle Rd (mixed-use dev) Commercial - Residential - Phase 1 Architect: WA Architects Victoria - Langford Ph: 250-391-4933 dwong@wa-arch.ca Developer: Kerkhoff Develop Build -...
DESTINATION VICTORIA: PORTER AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW OTTAWA-VICTORIA SERVICE, ENHANCING BUSINESS TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
VICTORIA - Earlier today, Porter Airlines announced it will begin a new service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) starting May 15, 2025. Destination...
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS JANUARY 28, 2025
News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business VICTORIA Congratulations to Hailey Ouellette from Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA, for being selected as the January Victoria Hospitality...
FSI ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT FOR FOOD GRADE MANUFACTURING
VICTORIA - Flexible Solutions International (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is a Victoria based developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water...
JANUARY 2025 CAPITAL REGION COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE REPORT
By Mike Kozakowski of Citified.ca ESQUIMALT Greater Victoria’s brewing industry incubator could have a new hang-out spot for beer lovers, if an application currently before the Township of Esquimalt...
CFIB: SMALL BUSINESS SPENDS HOURS WRAPPED IN RED TAPE
OTTAWA - In 2024, small businesses spent a whopping 735 hours complying with regulation, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released recently in partnership...
BCREA 2025 FIRST QUARTER HOUSING FORECAST
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2025 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update today. Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in BC are...
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JANUARY 27, 2025
VICTORIA - 1042 Richardson St (multi-family new) Apartments - Ten42 Owner: 1248330 BC Ltd Architect: Christine Lintott Architects Inc - Victoria Ph: 250-384-1969 christine@lintottarchitect.ca...
NOVEMBER 2024 SAW SLIGHT INCREASE IN RETAIL SALES IN BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales remained largely unchanged at $67.6 billion in November from the previous month. Compared to the same time last year, retail sales are up by 1.6 per cent....
OPINION: SMITH IS THE REAL LEADER OF TEAM CANADA IN U.S. TARIFF THREAT DRAMA
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Pierre Trudeau hated Alberta, tried to destroy its economy and political relevance, but failed. Justin Trudeau is apparently determined to finish off the job his father started....
VIGILANTE MARKETING INC. DOUBLES SIZE, MERGES WITH SAYVEE CREATIVE INC.
KELOWNA – Vigilante Marketing Inc. has been welcoming challenging situations and correcting the course of their client’s marketing challenges for over four years. They have now doubled their...
NANAIMO & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ADVANCING CRITICAL HEALTHCARE FOR VANCOUVER ISLAND
NANAIMO – The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) is thrilled to announce the remarkable success of its Winter Campaign, which raised over $2.1 million between November 15 and January...
CVRD PURCHASES 75 HECTARES ON BALD MOUNTAIN IN LAND ACQUISITION
COWICHAN VALLEY - The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) has acquired approximately 75 hectares (185 acres) in Electoral Area I – Youbou/Meade Creek that will significantly increase the size...