VICTORIA – Managing Partner and owner of The Agency’s BC and Seattle real estate offices, including Victoria’s head office, Jason Binab focuses on one thing: Focus. “Real estate agents and staff in...
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BC Ferries Appoints Interim CEO
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Ferry Services Board has announced the appointment of Jill Sharland as Interim President and CEO of BC Ferries, effective immediately. Ms. Sharland is a senior...
Harris Auto Group Opens Langford’s First Full Service Auto Dealership
LANGFORD – When the Harris Auto Group turned the key to open their new Harris Victoria Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in May, even they were surprised at how fast it roared to life from the...
BCREA: May Retail Sales Led at Gas Stations
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian seasonally-adjusted retail sales increased 2.2 per cent in May, hitting $62.2 billion. Sales grew in 8 of 11 subsectors, but were led by higher sales at gasoline stations...
BC Sees Continued Growth In Market Capitalization And Capital-Raising
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The total market value of British Columbia's public companies grew 14 per cent in 2021, reaching a record high, according to a new report by the British Columbia Securities...
Victoria’s Certn Integrates API With Ride Hailing Service
VICTORIA – Certn, a leader in background screening solutions, today announced the integration of its API with the Wilma platform, pushing forward the mission of building a culture of trust within...
Acquisition Grows Western’s Specialty Products Offering
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of Western has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Calvert Company, Inc....
Federal Investment Across BC to Revitalize and Enhance Tourism
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Throughout Vancouver Island, communities are ready to welcome back residents and visitors to enjoy new and improved public spaces and tourism experiences. Upgrading existing...
Province Offers 5% Tax Credit on Retrofits
BRITISH COLUMBIA – A new tax credit will make energy retrofits for multi-unit residential and commercial buildings more affordable, saving owners 5 per cent on retrofits to help reduce their energy...
Rocky Point Engineering Celebrates 25th Year in Business
NANAIMO – Rocky Point Engineering Ltd., a growing mechanical consulting engineering company with offices in Vancouver, Langley, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Nelson, is celebrating its...
EDITORIAL: Reaction To The BC Court Decision On The Public Health Care Monopoly
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The British Columbia Court of Appeal issued a decision yesterday in the case pitting the Cambie Surgeries Corporation against the provincial government. Like the Chaoulli decision...
Government Of Canada Moving Forward to Enforce 10 Days Of Paid Sick Leave
OTTAWA – The Government of Canada has reached an important milestone in the process to make 10 days of paid sick leave a reality. The draft regulations that will support implementation of paid sick...
Canadian Housing Starts Trend Higher in June
OTTAWA - The trend in housing starts was 258,295 units in June, up from 252,444 units in May, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving...
EDITORIAL: Current Federal Government Has Increased Per-Person Debt By 35.3 Per Cent Since 2015
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Trudeau’s government has increased per-person debt by 35.3 per cent since 2015, the third highest amount since World War II, finds a new study released today by the Fraser...
BC Pro Pilot Truck Keys To Moving Large Truck Loads
NANAIMO – Wide, long and tall truck loads aren’t able to move along Vancouver Island highways and roads without the assistance of the BC Pro Pilot Truck company. Owner Geoff McInerney and his team...
Mandatory Random Testing Making a Comeback at Canadian Airports
OTTAWA - Mandatory random testing will resume as of July 19, 2022, for travellers who qualify as fully vaccinated, arriving in Canada by air to the four major Canadian airports, Vancouver, Calgary,...