Business Examiner (Canada)

Invest Northwest Publishing Ltd. (INWP) was established in 2004 with the launch of Business Vancouver Island, a monthly newspaper dedicated to covering local business news from the Malahat to Port Hardy and all the places in between, headquartered in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Publishers Mark and Lise MacDonald had the opportunity to buy the Business Examiner, where Mark had been employed since 1990. However, when that deal fell through, they decided to create their own publication.

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PENTICTON CHAMBER: PENTICTON BUSINESS CLIMATE ECONOMIC FORUM

1 week ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

PENTICTON – The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Penticton, is proud to present the 2025 Business Climate Economic Forum, taking place on Friday, May 2, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Okanagan College’s Community Hall. This insightful and engaging forum will begin with the public release of findings from the 2025 Penticton Business Climate Survey, which was distributed to all local business license holders on March 25.
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT SIGNED FOR PORT ALBERNI’S SOMASS LANDS

1 week ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

PORT ALBERNI – The City of Port Alberni has taken a major step forward in transforming its waterfront, announcing the signing of a master development agreement with Squamish based, Matthews West Developments Ltd., a privately owned Canadian development firm. Following a selection process in 2023, Matthews West was chosen as the City’s official development partner to reimagine the 43-acre Somass Lands and adjacent parking lot—formerly the site of the Somass Division sawmill.
ORIGINAL FARM CANNABIS CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

1 week ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

VICTORIA – Original Farm Cannabis recently celebrated their 10th anniversary in business, something their local owners and team members are very, very proud of. “During our decade, we’ve made the transition from pre legalization through to regulatory legalization and being a local business for 10 years, that is proud to be a part of the communities we serve,” says Vice President of Store Operations and Sales Daryl Houston.
DGV: 2025 CRUISE SEASON CONTRIBUTES TO SMOOTH SAILING FOR VISITOR ECONOMY

1 week ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

VICTORIA – Take a walk around downtown Victoria and you’ll notice the sidewalks are a little busier, restaurants are fuller, and the foot traffic in and out of stores is up from a week ago. The reason? The 2025 cruise season is officially underway. Greater Victoria welcomed 316 cruise ships with 970,000 passengers in 2024. This year, 320 cruise ships are expected to bring more than one million people to Victoria.
MEI-IPSOS POLL: 56 PER CENT OF CANADIANS SUPPORT INCREASING ACCESS TO NON-GOVERNMENTAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

1 week ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

OTTAWA – Canadians are increasingly in favour of breaking the government monopoly over health care by opening the door to independent providers and cross-border treatments, an MEI-Ipsos poll revealed this morning. “Canadians from coast to coast are signalling they want to see more involvement from independent health providers in our health system,” explains Emmanuelle B. Faubert, economist at the MEI.
SEVEN WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 SURREY WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS

1 week ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

SURREY – On Friday, April 11, the Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce hosted the 16th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards luncheon. This event recognizes the hard work of Surrey and White Rock’s businesswomen and their contributions to the community. Master of Ceremonies Michelle Eliot of CBC Vancouver led the afternoon’s program. Over 450 guests enjoyed keynote speaker Arlene Dickinson, sponsored by DP World Canada.
HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPERLY FITTING PPE

1 week ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

WorkSafeBC guideline addresses the issue of ill-fitting PPE, which can compromise worker safetyBy WorkSafeBCPersonal protective equipment (PPE) has protection built into its name. But when PPE isn’t designed for every body, shape, and size, it can become both a barrier for entry into the construction industry and, more importantly, safety.
SMALL INCREASE EXPECTED IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

2 weeks ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Residential construction has been declining since its peak in 2021, although a report from BuildForce Canada is calling for a modest increase in the foreseeable future, to offset a small contraction in non-residential activity.
NCDA: TARIFFS ON NEW VEHICLES HURT CANADIAN CONSUMERS AND THREATEN A KEY ECONOMIC ENGINE

2 weeks ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Canada’s trading relationship with the United States has, until recently, been defined by partnership and mutual benefit. But that relationship is now under significant strain. Recent announcements from the U.S. government to impose sweeping tariffs on imported new vehicles and parts have sent shockwaves through the automotive industry and the effects will be felt deeply here in British Columbia, by our sector and consumers.
BC CREDIT UNION TRIO ANNOUNCES MERGER, WOULD BECOME THE NATION’S LARGEST

2 weeks ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

SURREY – A trio of B.C. based credit unions have announced they intend to merge and create Canada’s largest national purpose-driven credit union. Prospera Credit Union, Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union and Sunshine Coast Credit Union, combined, will hold over $38.6 billion in assets under their administration with 730,000 members in 70 branches across B.C., and 2,500 employees.