BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian real GDP rose by 0.2 per cent in December, after declining by 0.2 per cent in November. Goods-producing sectors rose 0.3 per cent, while service-producing industries were...
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SURREY LANGLEY SKYTRAIN PROJECT SEES PROGRESS
SURREY - The Province of BC has announced that major construction is underway along the Surrey Langley SkyTrain alignment and at future station sites. Early works, including site preparation and...
OPINION: A CANADIAN CALL TO ACTION
VANCOUVER ISLAND - How are Canadians dealing with the threats coming from Donald Trump’s America? Sure, many are cancelling holidays to Hawaii and the sun belt and making an effort to avoid U.S....
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 28, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Paul McCullough has joined the MacKay CEO Forums group as a Strategic Advisor and now serves as a Forum Chair in the Vancouver area that focuses on CEOs....
DONALD TRUMP ISN’T DAMAGING CANADA’S ECONOMY: HE’S EXPOSING IT
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Justin Trudeau has been successful in spreading division from coast to coast on multiple issues throughout his nine years a Prime Minister, but his latest venture as Prime...
KPMG: CANADIANS WANT RETAILERS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
OTTAWA -As more Canadians choose to buy local products amid the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, a new survey from KPMG in Canada finds they want retailers to make it easier for them to do so. More...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 26, 2024
NANAIMO - 66 Prideaux Street (multi‑family new) Supportive Housing – Trackside Architect: Low Hammond Rowe Architects Inc – Victoria • Ph: 250‑472‑8013 • architects@lhra.ca Developer: Ballenas...
BCBC: ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT TO STRENGTHEN B.C.’S ECONOMY AMID U.S. TARIFF THREATS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - With B.C. already facing domestic economic challenges, new U.S. tariff threats add another layer of uncertainty for businesses and workers. In response, the Business Council of...
ICBA ECONOMICS: CANADA’S FALTERING TRANSPORTATION SUPPLY CHAIN – THE CASE OF PORTS
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - A few years back, amid the chaos of the COVID pandemic, the federal government appointed a group of experts to examine Canada’s...
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 25, 2025
News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business VICTORIA Erin Elliott, CPA, CA has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Devon Properties. Christina Sorba, an experienced Senior...
GREATER VICTORIA CHAMBER: ONCE AGAIN, WORKING TOGETHER WILL GET US THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES
VICTORIA – As the voice of business in British Columbia’s capital city, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has always fostered close relationships with the people making decisions in the...
MNP LLP CONTINUES TO GROW, ADDS NEW ISLAND OFFICES
BRITISH COLUMBIA– While MNP’s primary focus with their clients is numbers, their own numbers have been increasing substantially due to their growth across Vancouver Island and the country. The...
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 24, 2025
VICTORIA - 1110 Caledonia Ave (multi‑family new) Townhouses Owner: St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church – Victoria • Ph: 250‑384‑2255Architect: StudioPA – Victoria • Ph: 250‑475‑2702...
BCREA: DECEMBER SHOWS A JUMP IN RETAIL ACTIVITY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales increased by 2.5 per cent to $69.6 billion in December from the previous month. Compared to the same time last year, retail sales are up by 3.9 per cent....
SIDNEY BIA RELEASES INAUGURAL BUSINESS IN SIDNEY SNAPSHOT REPORT
SIDNEY - The Sidney Business Improvement Area Society (Sidney BIA) is excited to introduce the first-ever Business in Sidney Annual Snapshot—a comprehensive report providing key insights into the...
THE PROVINCE IS INVESTING $10 MILLION TO HELP TREE FRUIT GROWERS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In light of the challenges facing the tree fruit growers over the past few years and possible U.S. tariffs, the Province of BC is investing in farmers. Support will be based on...