Tag: British Columbia
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Former B.C. Real Estate Agent Fined for Not Disclosing Archaeological Significance of Property
Background and Penalty A former Vancouver Island real estate agent has been fined $66,500 by British Columbia’s financial services regulator after failing to disclose an important detail about a property she sold. The case highlights ongoing enforcement of disclosure rules designed to protect buyers from undisclosed risks and uncertainties tied to land use and heritage…
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BC Employers Score Big on Forbes Canada’s 2026 Best Employers List
Overview: Forbes’ 2026 Best Employers in Canada Forbes has released its annual ranking of the best employers in Canada for 2026, assessing companies across the country on factors like corporate reputation, employee satisfaction, development opportunities, and workplace culture. The list is based on survey data from employees and expert inputs, making it a useful guide…
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Eight British Columbia Employers Make Forbes’ Top 100 Best Employers in Canada for 2026
BC Firms Shine on Forbes’ 2026 Best Employers List Forbes has released its annual ranking of the best employers in Canada for 2026, and British Columbia is well represented. Eight BC-based companies earned spots in the top 100, underscoring the province’s growing influence in the national business landscape. The list, which surveys employees to gauge…
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Forbes Names Eight B.C. Employers Among Canada’s Top 100 for 2026
Eight British Columbia Employers Make Forbes’ Top 100 in Canada for 2026 Forbes has released its annual ranking of the best employers across Canada for 2026, and British Columbia (B.C.) is well represented. Eight B.C. companies earned a place in the top 100, underscoring the province’s vibrant business environment, commitment to employee well-being, and ability…
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Overdue Dust Safety Reforms Reach Milestone on Babine Anniversary
An anniversary marked by remembrance and reform On the anniversary of the Babine Forest Products mill explosion, the United Steelworkers union (USW) and workers across British Columbia pause to remember two colleagues who lost their lives and more than 20 injured in 2012. The tragedy, caused by combustible dust igniting and propagating through a wood-processing…
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Blueberry River First Nation vows to rebuild after devastating school fire
Community response to a devastating loss The Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN), located in northeastern British Columbia, faces a period of mourning after a fire destroyed the community’s school on a Saturday morning. Leaders described the blaze as a “tremendous loss” for students, families, and several generations who learned within the building’s walls. Yet, in…
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Blueberry River First Nation School Fire: Rebuild Plan and Community Resilience
Community Hope After a Devastating School Fire The Blueberry River First Nation in northeastern British Columbia is confronting an immense setback after a Saturday morning fire destroyed the local school. Leaders describe the loss as a “tremendous” blow to an already tight-knit community that depends on the school not only for education but as a…
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EverGen Secures 20-Year Biomethane Offtake with FortisBC Energy Inc. Now in Effect
EverGen Announces Long-Term Biomethane Offtake with FortisBC Energy EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (TSXV: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF) has formalized a 20-year biomethane purchase agreement with FortisBC Energy Inc., marking a significant milestone in Canada’s renewable natural gas (RNG) sector. The new agreement, which was previously announced and is now fully effective, positions EverGen as a key supplier…
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EverGen Inks 20-Year Offtake with FortisBC Energy Inc., Strengthening RNG Supply in British Columbia
EverGen Announces Long-Term Offtake Agreement with FortisBC Energy EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (TSXV: EVGN, OTCQX: EVGIF) announced a significant stride in its renewable natural gas (RNG) strategy with a new 20-year Biomethane Purchase Agreement (BPA) with FortisBC Energy Inc. The agreement, which became effective, solidifies a long-term demand corridor for EverGen’s biomethane production facilities and reinforces…
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British Columbia Ends Program That Aimed to Curb Arrests of Drug Users
Background: What the decriminalization pilot aimed to do British Columbia launched a three-year decriminalization pilot to reduce the criminalization of people who use drugs and to steer them toward public health services. The program allowed adults to possess small amounts of illegal drugs without criminal charges, inviting access to addiction treatment, mental health support, and…