OTTAWA – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, announced that the Government of Canada has published proposed regulations that set ZEV sales targets for manufacturers...
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New Ventures BC Part of ElevateIP $90-Million Investment
OTTAWA - Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the...
Creative Woodcraft Providing Value to Customers and Trade Partners
VANCOUVER ISLAND – When it comes to creating or renovating a space, delays are often just part of the process. According to Will Duggan, owner of Creative Woodcraft, cabinetry companies are one of...
Two Island Class Vessels to Begin Service On Campbell River – Quadra Island Route
VANCOUVER ISLAND – Round trip service between Campbell River – Quadra Island will grow from up to 18 trips to up to 29 per day with the introduction of the Island Nagalis and Island K’ulut’a on...
BC Retails Sales Up in October
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian seasonally-adjusted retail sales rose 1.4 per cent in October to $62 billion. Sales rose in 6 of 11 subsectors, but were led by higher sales at gasoline stations (+6.8...
North Pacific Window: More Than Just a Window Supplier
QUALICUM BEACH – When it comes to windows, it is never “one size fits all”. Tom Andres, President of North Pacific Window, knows this better than anyone, and has structured the company and trained...
Green Light For $100M Fish Farm on Former Gold River Pulp Mill Site
GOLD RIVER – The Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has granted an Aquaculture Permit for Gold River Aquafarms (GRA), which has plans to develop a $100 million land-based steelhead...
CFIB: Canadians’ Take-Home Income to Drop By up to $305 Due to EI, CPP Hikes
OTTAWA — The upcoming 2023 increase in payroll taxes will mean every Canadian worker will see up to $305 less in take-home income on January 1, unless their employer is able to make up the...
BC Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund Launched
BRITISH COLUMBIA - First Nations partners in British Columbia, alongside Federal and Provincial governments, announced the launch of the BC Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund, helping to increase...
Custom Stucco Solutions Changing The Face of Stucco
COWICHAN VALLEY – Stucco has long been a popular exterior choice for buildings, and Custom Stucco Solutions believes they have a new product that takes it to a new level. Henrik Knuth, who founded...
Oak Bay Marine Group Recognized as One of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures
VICTORIA - Oak Bay Marine Group (OBMG), a leader in creating unforgettable experiences in oceanfront settings, has been named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human...
BCEHS and Helijet Give Santa a “Lift” to Bring Christmas Cheer to Hospitals
BRITISH COLUMBIA– Santa Claus is back in the air again today to bring smiles and the joy of Christmas to courageous children in hospital pediatric units at this time of year and to the dedicated...
Province Institutes Stricter Regulations For Those Injured In The Workplace
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Employers are being urged to study up on changes to the provincial Workers Compensation Act introduced Nov. 22 that will have a significant effect on administration and employee...
Victoria Real Estate Sees Fewer Properties Sell in November
VICTORIA - A total of 384 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this November, 41.2 per cent fewer than the 653 properties sold in November 2021 and 20 per cent fewer than in...
New Model for Destination Management Organizations
NANAIMO – Since launching earlier this year as a social enterprise dedicated to ensuring travel is a force for good— forever, 4VI has gained international recognition for the Vancouver Island Region...
ICBA: Why ICBA is Offering a Reward After the Attack on Pipeline Workers
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Set foot on a construction site and it’s impossible to miss the commitment to safety. There are safety orientations, toolbox talks, specialized training, safety officers and signs...