BC Ferries has submitted a plan to the BC Ferries Commissioner to replace four of its vessels and add one new ship to increase its transportation capacity. If approved, the ships are expected to be fully operational by 2031. The tourism and trucking industries also expect to see benefits from the new ships. The project is expected to create 1.35K jobs in the province.
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Added on 2024-12-13
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British Columbia
- cheknews.ca
The City of Abbotsford has released an updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy plan, an initiative to support local businesses and economic development. Some updates include launching a comprehensive business visitation program, developing employee recruitment and retention plans, providing new online resources, and collaborating with local First Nations on economic development matters.
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Added on 2024-12-13
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Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
- abbynews.com
Small Business BC, a non-profit organization that provides support to businesses, has filed for bankruptcy and will be shutting down. As part of the closure, approximately 36 staff members have been laid off. The organization had received funding from both the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia to support its operations.
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2024-12-08
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British Columbia
- dailyhive.com
The Government of Canada has announced more than $950,000 in funding through the Tourism Growth Program to support five organizations in Northern British Columbia. The funding aims to enhance outdoor recreation, promote smaller communities, and extend the tourism season. Supported projects include upgrades to ice and roller rinks, a golf course, the North Coast Ecology Centre Society, and various campground amenities.
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Added on 2024-11-27
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British Columbia
- canada.ca
Okanagan College is collaborating with regional, provincial, and national tourism organizations to expand its programs in the food, beverage, and tourism sectors. A new Centre for Food, Wine, and Tourism will be built at the college's Kelowna campus, with construction set to begin in early 2025 and completed by 2027.
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Educational services
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Added on 2024-11-22
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Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
- castanet.net
Miion Café has opened in Richmond.
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-11-06
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Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
- dailyhive.com