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...
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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....
CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 25, 2026
News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island PORT HARDY/PORT MCNEILL Olympia Electric Ice Resurfacer, made possible by Climate Action Funding from the Province of British Columbia and the North...
NAV CANADA RULING MEANS IMPROVED LANDINGS AT NANAIMO AIRPORT
NANAIMO – A reduction in the required heights for landing at Nanaimo Airport during inclement weather is great news for YCD. NAV Canada has officially lowered the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) for...
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...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Multi-family housing continues to advance across Central and North Vancouver Island, with new rezoning and development permit applications shaping apartment and townhouse projects in Nanaimo,...
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 24, 2026
South Island development remains active, with multi-family and industrial projects progressing through construction milestones, heritage-integrated redevelopment, and ongoing permit activity across...
MID ISLAND CO-OP EARNS TOP ENTERPRISE AWARD AT 25TH ANNUAL TD VANCOUVER ISLAND BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
NANAIMO – Mid Island Co-op, headquartered in Nanaimo, was named the Enterprise Business of the Year at the record-breaking 25th Annual TD Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards at the...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 20, 2026
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Meghan Choo has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Finance at Regimen Equity Partners. Parveen Karsan has joined the Council to Reduce Elder...
ICBA: WHO’S MISSING FROM THE PRO-DRIPA LETTER? EVERYONE WHO HAS SOMETHING TO LOSE
BRITISH COLUMBIA - An e-mail landed in Premier Eby’s inbox this week. Signed by 80 people, with more letters behind their names than a can of Alphaghetti. It tells the Premier to stay the course on...
FIRST NATION ACQUIRES MAJORITY INTEREST IN CAMPBELL RIVER ADVENTURE TOURS GROUP
CAMPBELL RIVER - Wei Wai Kum First Nation has acquired a majority interest in Campbell River Adventure Tours Group which includes Campbell River Whale Watching and Wildcoast Adventures. Current...
CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 18, 2026
News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island PORT HARDY/PORT MCNEILL Grant Shilling, a long-time community champion, was presented with the Deryck Thomson Award at a community appreciation...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 18, 2026
The Central Island is seeing a new round of project activity, with townhouse, apartment, and complete-street upgrades advancing through key planning and design milestones. NANAIMO – 1960 Jingle Pot...
BCREA: 2026 KICKS OFF WITH WEAK SALES ACTIVITY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 3,314 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems in January 2026, down 22.9...