Central/North Vancouver Island
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 6, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Ingrid Jarrett has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors by Destination BC, effective August 1, 2025. Ryan Bates has taken on the role of...
C.D.HOWE: EXPLORING A STRATEGY BETWEEN DEFENCE AND TRADE IN A WAY THAT ENHANCES CANADIAN SOVEREIGNTY
OTTAWA - A new working paper from the C.D. Howe Institute suggests that Canada could leverage increased defence spending and targeted US procurement commitments to help restore tariff-free trade in...
NEW CAR DEALERS MAKE PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a pre-budget submission to The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is recommending government use levers...
BUYER OPTIMISM AND A BALANCED MARKET TREND IN MAY
NANAIMO – The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 781 unit sales (all property types) in May 2025, down three per cent from one year ago. Year-over-year active listings (all property...
ATLAS PURCHASES TRUSS-WORTHY OF ONTARIO
NANAIMO – Atlas Engineered Products has acquired Truss-Worthy Construction Systems Inc. of Colborne, Ontario for $1.575 million. Truss-Worthy manufactures roof trusses and is a supplier of...
CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 4, 2024
News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island NORTH ISLAND Telegraph Cove is now open with new arrangements in place during ongoing reconstruction and improvements. Grizzly Bear Tours, Prince of...
South Vancouver Island
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 6, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Ingrid Jarrett has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors by Destination BC, effective August 1, 2025. Ryan Bates has taken on the role of...
C.D.HOWE: EXPLORING A STRATEGY BETWEEN DEFENCE AND TRADE IN A WAY THAT ENHANCES CANADIAN SOVEREIGNTY
OTTAWA - A new working paper from the C.D. Howe Institute suggests that Canada could leverage increased defence spending and targeted US procurement commitments to help restore tariff-free trade in...
GREATER VICTORIA AT ECONOMIC CROSSROADS BUT FULL OF POTENTIAL
VICTORIA - Greater Victoria's economy, rich with potential, is at a pivotal moment to redefine our position in the provincial and national economy. While we face clear challenges such as regional...
NEW CAR DEALERS MAKE PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a pre-budget submission to The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is recommending government use levers...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: JUNE 4, 2024
Jobsites in motion. Early intel from Yellow Sheet’s latest report—permits, tenders, and active planning across Vancouver Island NANAIMO – 2230 Boxwood Rd (multi-family new) Apartments – Midtown...
BCREA: Q1 CANADIAN ECONOMIC GROWTH
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian real GDP rose by 0.1 per cent in March, after declining by 0.2 per cent in February. Goods-producing sectors rose 0.2 per cent, while service-producing industries...
Thompson Okanagan
NEW CAR DEALERS MAKE PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a pre-budget submission to The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is recommending government use levers...
SLIGHT DIP IN OKANAGAN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES IN MAY
KELOWNA/KAMLOOPS - Residential real estate sales in May saw a slight decrease compared to the same time last year despite available inventory showing upward momentum, reports the Association of...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 5, 2025
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA Mehrsa Maali, founder and owner of Artful Real Estate, has been awarded the 2025 RISE Awards Spirit Award. Julian Pellicano has been appointed the...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: JUNE 5, 2025
Location: Vernon (seniors housing) Address: 2702 2800 40 St - Hearthstone Manor Addition Description: Addition to seniors facility - 2 storeys - 14 beds Status: Development Permit Application - in...
BCREA: Q1 CANADIAN ECONOMIC GROWTH
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian real GDP rose by 0.1 per cent in March, after declining by 0.2 per cent in February. Goods-producing sectors rose 0.2 per cent, while service-producing industries...
GETTING UNSTUCK: HOW BUSINESS OWNERS CAN REGAIN MOMENTUM AND BUILD A STRONGER BUSINESS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - As business owners, we all hit moments when the path forward becomes cloudy. The early energy that launched our companies begins to stall under the weight of complexity,...
Fraser Valley
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 6, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Ingrid Jarrett has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors by Destination BC, effective August 1, 2025. Ryan Bates has taken on the role of...
C.D.HOWE: EXPLORING A STRATEGY BETWEEN DEFENCE AND TRADE IN A WAY THAT ENHANCES CANADIAN SOVEREIGNTY
OTTAWA - A new working paper from the C.D. Howe Institute suggests that Canada could leverage increased defence spending and targeted US procurement commitments to help restore tariff-free trade in...
NEW CAR DEALERS MAKE PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a pre-budget submission to The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is recommending government use levers...
BCREA: Q1 CANADIAN ECONOMIC GROWTH
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian real GDP rose by 0.1 per cent in March, after declining by 0.2 per cent in February. Goods-producing sectors rose 0.2 per cent, while service-producing industries...
MAY BRINGS MUCH-NEEDED LIFT TO FRASER VALLEY HOUSING MARKET
SURREY - On the heels of a quiet April, Fraser Valley home sales saw a modest but encouraging uptick in May — a sign that buyer confidence may slowly be returning to the market. The Fraser Valley...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 3, 2025
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA The City of Delta is currently assessing potential pre-zoning locations for townhouse and/or six-story apartment complexes in order to speed up approval procedures...
Northern BC
CPABC: MAJOR PROJECTS IN NORTHWEST B.C. WILL HELP DIVERSIFY TRADE AS TENSIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES SIMMER
SMITHERS - According to BC Check-Up: Invest, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on investment trends across the province, there were 233 housing...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 6, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Ingrid Jarrett has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors by Destination BC, effective August 1, 2025. Ryan Bates has taken on the role of...
C.D.HOWE: EXPLORING A STRATEGY BETWEEN DEFENCE AND TRADE IN A WAY THAT ENHANCES CANADIAN SOVEREIGNTY
OTTAWA - A new working paper from the C.D. Howe Institute suggests that Canada could leverage increased defence spending and targeted US procurement commitments to help restore tariff-free trade in...
NEW CAR DEALERS MAKE PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a pre-budget submission to The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) is recommending government use levers...
SLIGHT DIP IN OKANAGAN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES IN MAY
KELOWNA/KAMLOOPS - Residential real estate sales in May saw a slight decrease compared to the same time last year despite available inventory showing upward momentum, reports the Association of...
BUYER OPTIMISM AND A BALANCED MARKET TREND IN MAY
NANAIMO – The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 781 unit sales (all property types) in May 2025, down three per cent from one year ago. Year-over-year active listings (all property...