BRITISH COLUMBIA - Over the past two and a half years, British Columbia’s economy has navigated significant economic challenges relatively well. However, as many businesses return to more normal...
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VICA Celebrates New Board of Directors for 2022/2023
VANCOUVER ISLAND – The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and its membership received five industry leaders to its 2022-2023 Board of Directors during their Annual General Meeting on...
Victoria Chamber Announces 2023 Member of the Year
VICTORIA – Ann Squires Ferguson has been named Chamber Member of the Year for 2023 by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. "I am beyond grateful for this honour — it is overwhelming to be...
Victoria’s Banyan Ranked #5 In Canada’s Top Growing Companies
VANCOUVER ISLAND –The construction industry has faced innumerable challenges over the last three years including a pandemic, increased material and labour costs, supply chain issues; shipping...
Tsawout Longhouse Tops Capital Region Commercial Building Awards
VICTORIA – Tsawout Longhouse was named the Judges’ Choice Best Overall entry from 58 finalist buildings in the Capital Region Commercial Building Awards Thursday night at the Delta Ocean Pointe...
BE Awards Nomination Deadline Fast Approaching
MNP New Title Sponsor Of Annual Celebration Of The Best Of Vancouver Island Business NANAIMO – Nominations are coming in fast and furious with the deadline for the 22nd Annual Vancouver Island...
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation Joins Business Council Of BC
NORTHERN BC - The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) welcomes Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) as the newest member and the first wholly owned Indigenous corporation to join...
Victoria Tech Community Awards Shatters Records
VICTORIA – The Victoria Tech Community Awards are back and have seen more nominations and finalists than ever! After reviewing an outstanding 187 nominations, 59 finalists from 47 companies have...
Why the Bank of Canada Is Losing Money – and What to Do About It
OTTAWA – The size of the Bank of Canada’s balance sheet has significantly increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing and upcoming pressures will keep it oversized for the...
Starlight Western Canada Multi-Family (No. 2) Fund Announces Solid Q3-2022 Operating Results
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Starlight Western Canada Multi-Family (No. 2) Fund announced its results of operations and financial condition for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and nine months ended...
Reported Online Retail Fraud Losses Approach $380 Million In 2022
VANCOUVER ISLAND - With holiday shopping in full swing, many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better Business...
BC Housing Starts Fall by 14 Per Cent in October
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian housing starts fell by 31.8k (-10.6 per cent) to 267.1k units in October at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate (SAAR). Comparing year-over-year, starts were up from...
Comparing Performance of Universal Health Care Countries, 2022
How Does Canada Compare? OTTAWA - Comparing the performance of different countries’ health-care systems provides an opportunity for policy makers and the general public to determine how well...
PacifiCan Service Expands Footprint to Interior of BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA - PacifiCan is the new federal economic development agency dedicated to British Columbians. PacifiCan works with partners across BC who are building innovative businesses, creating...
October Results Suggest Inflation is Slowing
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian prices, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 6.9 per cent on a year-over-year basis in October, a rate of change equal to the prior month. After falling...
UDI Chair Identifies Guidelines To Streamline Development Process
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Development is backlogged and difficult to navigate in most Vancouver Island cities, but some simple steps could streamline the process for everyone’s benefit. Adam Cooper is the...