BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales increased by 0.7 per cent to $72.1 billion in February compared to the previous month. Retail sales were 3.8 per cent higher compared to the same time last...
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FEDS APPROVE ENBRIDGE $4B SUNRISE PIPELINE EXPANSION PROGRAM
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Enbridge Inc.’s $4 billion Sunrise Expansion Program natural gas expansion of its West Coast pipeline system in B.C. has been approved by the federal government. Construction is...
BCREA: BC CONSUMER PRICES SAW INCREASE IN MARCH
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian prices, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 2.4 per cent on a year-over-year basis in March, following a 1.8 per cent increase in February. On a...
BC GOVERNMENT SECTOR GREW BY 54% SINCE 2015 OUTPACING PRIVATE SECTOR
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The government sector in British Columbia grew by 54.0 per cent from 2015/16 to 2025/26, while population growth was only 19.6 per cent and private sector job growth (including...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS APRIL 24, 2026
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Vanita Des Mazes was elected Chair for the 2026-2027 term during the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB)'s AGM on April 10, 2026. Kim Williamson has joined...
Best Crypto Casino in Canada for Fast & Secure Gameplay in 2026
What makes the best crypto casino Canada players actually want to return to? It usually comes down to the basics done right: fast payouts, secure deposits, fair bonus terms, and a smooth overall...
FUNDING TO ASSIST FIRMS FOCUSED ON WILDFIRES
BRITISH COLUMBIA – NorthX Climate Tech has announced it is investing $2.2 million in CRWN.ai of Kelowna, Nova of Victoria and Skyward Wildfire Technologies of Vancouver as they build and deploy...
DUNCAN COWICHAN CHAMBER: THE PEOPLE WHO BUILD COWICHAN
COWICHAN VALLEY - At the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, we spend a lot of time talking about business growth, advocacy, and economic strength. But we know something important sits underneath...
CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS APRIL 22, 2026
News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island PORT HARDY/PORT MCNEILL Port McNeill Hospital is undergoing a siding replacement at its front, as announced by Island Health. Port Hardy Secondary...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: APRIL 21, 2026
North Island housing and institutional projects continue to move forward, with rezonings advancing, construction underway, and major public-sector investments preparing for delivery. NANAIMO - 2565...
BCREA: HOUSING STARTS DOWN IN MARCH
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian housing starts decreased 6 per cent from the previous month, totaling 235,852 units in March at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). Starts were up 10 per cent from...
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: APRIL 21, 2026
Missing middle housing continues to gain strength across the South Island, with small-scale fourplex developments advancing through permits and pre-construction, adding gentle density within...
BCREA: AVERAGE BC HOME SALES DOWN IN MARCH
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,766 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in March 2026, down 3.6...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS APRIL 17, 2026
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC George Abbott has been named as the new chief commissioner by the First Nations Summit and the Government of B.C. Keith Granbois has joined Destination Canada...
B.C. FIRMS PARTICIPATING IN UVIC INNOVATION CHALLENGE
VICTORIA – A total of four B.C. based companies have been announced as participants in an Innovation Challenge to be delivered through Innovate BC’s Integrated Marketplace and enabled by the BC...
ADVISORY: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION’S CONTACT CENTRE
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of our communities. As owners juggle staffing, customer expectations, daily operations, and long-term growth, financial...