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...
VICTORIA CHAMBER: A SAFER COMMUNITY BEGINS WITH HARD CONVERSATIONS
VICTORIA - The first step to any recovery is admitting you have a problem. That common saying aptly reflects where we finally find ourselves as we address downtown safety in Victoria. On Feb. 10,...
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...
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...
