BRITISH COLUMBIA - Truckers can participate in the fifth edition of the Clean BC Heavy Duty Vehicle Efficiency Program and receive rebates of $20,000 per vehicle and up to $150,000 per fleet toward...
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BCREA: Renewed Bank of Canada Tightening Slows Sales Activity
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,531 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in September...
Only 100 Days Left Until the CEBA Forgivable Deadline
OTTAWA – Small businesses that took out a Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan have only 100 days left to repay it before they lose the forgivable portion of up to $20,000. A majority (87%)...
Carmanah Introduces LED Rural Traffic Sign Products
VICTORIA – Carmanah Technologies has expanded into the rural traffic market with a new line of LED solar lighting units. Carmanah’s MX Series Chevron Signs are designed to increase sign viewing at...
Opinion: What Will The Future BC Forest Industry Look Like?
Written By David Elstone, GDBA, RPF and Jim Girvan, MBA, RPF BRITISH COLUMBIA - To say that the BC forest industry has seen change over the past 20 years would be an understatement. There have been...
PLATO Partnership Aims To Help Identify Indigenous Tech Workers
VICTORIA - Canadian owned Indigenous software company PLATO has formed a partnership with SAP Canada to assist Indigenous people looking for employment in the technology sector. SAP will now use...
BC Lumber Trade Council Issues Statement On NAFTA Dispute Panel Ruling
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Linda Coady, President of the BC Lumber Trade Council made the following statement in response to the recent NAFTA panel decision: "The BC Lumber Trade Council welcomes the NAFTA...
Team Building Driving Success At Monk Office
President & CEO Caitlin McKenzie Focusing On Staff, Leadership At Third Generation Family Firm VICTORIA – Having great products and services is a key to any successful business. Having excellent...
Greater Victoria Scores ‘B’ for Overall Quality Of Life In 18th Annual Vital Signs Report
VICTORIA - The Victoria Foundation released its 2023 Victoria’s Vital Signs report. It’s an annual check-up that measures the vitality of our region, as perceived by citizens in the community....
Opinion: Wanted: Strategies Other Than Hope to Combat Looming Natural Disasters
BRITISH COLUMBIA - As most of BC emerges from a summer where far too many suffered loss from forest fires here there and everywhere, it’s time to look back to determine what, if anything, can be...
Foundation Launches Campaign For Acute Care Unit At Saanich Peninsula Hospital
October 21st Spirit Gala for Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation SIDNEY – Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation is launching a campaign to raise funds for the...
Chamber and DVBA Celebrate Small Business Month
VICTORIA – October is Small Business Month. It’s a good time to check in on the many businesses we rely on every day to provide essential goods and services, create jobs and support our communities....
Fall For BC Wine Campaign Aims To Boost Industry
KELOWNA – Wine Growers British Columbia wants people to “Fall for BC Wine” this season. The slogan for the campaign is hoping consumers choose BC wine at restaurants and liquor stores. As of March,...
September 2023 Business Examiner Victoria
Campaign for Acute Care Unit at Saanich Peninsula Hospital Capital Region Commercial Real Estate Report Indro Robotics Drones Carried Out Thermal Missions in August For The City Of Kelowna...
Province Invests in Affordability of Safe, Reliable Coastal Ferry Service
VICTORIA – BC Ferries is poised to enter its next four-year performance term, beginning April 1, 2024, with a focus on improved capacity and reliability, buoyed by a $500-million investment from the...
Finalists Announced for 2023 Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards
SURREY – The 2023 Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards Finalists have been announced! 38 projects will be competing for top honours at the annual event, which will be held Thursday, October 26...