BRITISH COLUMBIA – Women entrepreneurs are generating significant economic returns in British Columbia, with WeBC reporting that $8.5 million in loans over the past five years have produced $223...
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THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS NEWS
CPABC: B.C.’S BUDGET 2026 FEATURES A WIDENING DEFICIT, PRIORITIZES CORE SERVICES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Against the backdrop of ongoing economic uncertainty and a volatile international trade environment, Budget 2026 maintains a strong focus on essential public services, while also...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS MARCH 6, 2026
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Pamela Lambert has joined Fraser Property Management as a Commercial Property Manager, specializing strata retail and industrial warehouses. Alana Martens has...
ICBA APPLAUDS FAIR AND OPEN TENDERING BILL
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Canada’s largest construction association, is strongly endorsing a new Private Member’s Bill introduced in the BC...
TRANS UNION REPORT SHOWS INCREASE IN HOUSEHOLD DEBT
OTTAWA - In the fourth quarter of 2025, Canadian household debt reached $2.6 trillion across all credit products, according to TransUnion’s Q4 2025 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR). While...
FUNDING CLOSE FOR WICHEEDA RARE EARTH PROJECT
PRINCE GEORGE – Significant funding could be on its way to advance the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project near Prince George, Defense Metals Corp. has announced. A total of $1,878,250 has been...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: MARCH 3, 2026
Location: Lake Country (seniors housing) Address: 11530 Turtle Bay Ct - Seniors Long Term Care Facility - Wood Lake Manor Description: New long term care development - 2 storeys - 36 units -...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS MARCH 3, 2026
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KAMLOOPS The Travelling Tanner celebrates its 3rd anniversary this March. Sky Vapes is opening a new location in Sahali on April 1st. Sip Soda Co....
EDITORIAL: FEDS JOIN EBY IN THREATENING PROPERTY RIGHTS IN B.C.
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Premier David Eby's quiet push to effectively grant Aboriginal title over large swaths of British Columbia, coupled with a landmark B.C. Supreme Court decision in 2025 granting...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 27, 2026
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Maelin Cheung has taken on a new role as Consulting & Engagement Manager at CityHive Vancouver. Professor Emeritus Dr. Jonathan Swainger of the University...
BUILDFORCE: THE SHRINKING RANKS OF CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION WORKERS 55+
A year-over-year contraction of -14.4% (-50,600 workers) among the eldest labour force cohort may suggest workers are exiting the industry due to retirement or other age-related attrition. CANADA -...
ICBA: CHARTING THE HISTORIC GROWTH OF GOVERNMENT DEBT UNDER PREMIER DAVID EBY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - If there were any remaining doubts that the David Eby government has mismanaged British Columbia’s public finances, the details of Budget 2026 have firmly laid them to rest. The...
BCREA: CANADIAN RETAIL SALES DIP IN DECEMBER 2025
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales decreased by 0.4 per cent to $70 billion in December compared to the previous month. Retail sales were marginally lower compared to the same last year....
RED TAPE CUTTING PROFESSIONAL RELIANCE ACT PREPARING FOR RE-APPEARANCE IN LEGISLATURE
By Mark MacDonald, Business Examiner NANAIMO – Quietly percolating behind the scenes, a Special Committee is examining the Professional Reliance Act and the public consultation results for the...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 25, 2026
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KAMLOOPS U.S.-based Coeur Mining acquired New Gold Inc. in a deal valued at approximately US$7 billion and the New Afton gold-copper mine, located near...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Location: Sicamous (commercial new) Address: 113 Weddup St - Tourist Accommodation - Aquavital Description: New resort development - 10 structures - 1 storey - 5 to 10 guest suites per structure -...