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June 22, 2015 – BC Chamber Public Affairs Update
June 22, 2015 In This Issue B.C. moves ahead with new land-based oil spill response regime Former Deputy Minister calls for public inquiry into Ministry firings Federal Conservatives, Liberals tied for second behind NDP The Public Affairs Update is your weekly...
Eagle Ranch Annoucement – makes Golf more accessible
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26th, 2015 Eagle Ranch Resort Opens Short Course Tees with FREE Golf (Invermere, British Columbia, CANADA) – Eagle Ranch Resort (www.eagleranchresort.com) has unveiled a par – 58 short course experience, giving golfers a chance to finish...
NEWS RELEASE – BC Chamber applauds balanced federal budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, April 21, 2015 – The BC Chamber of Commerce congratulates the federal government on tabling a balanced budget during a time of on-going global economic uncertainty. This budget aligns fiscal prudence through controlled spending, with...
April 20th, 2015 BC Chamber Public Affairs Update
April 20, 2015 In This Issue Governments consider policy response to oil spill G3 global grain group acquires ownership of CWB The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada. This newsletter is...
The Canada-BC Job Grant continued!!
The Canada-BC Job Grant The Canada-BC Job Grant (CJG) is an innovative cost-sharing program that helps employers offset the cost of training for new or current employees by sharing the cost of employee training with BC employers. Employers can receive up to two-thirds...
WHOA! Kicking Horse Coffee Named one of Canada’s Best Place to Work!
WHOA! KICKING HORSE COFFEE NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S BEST PLACES TO WORK. INVERMERE, BC - Kicking Horse Coffee named #15 on this year’s Best Workplaces in Canada list. “Honoured? Yes we are! Surprised? Nope,” said Elana Rosenfeld, Kicking Horse Coffee’s CEO. “Our team...
March 16, 2015 – BC Chamber Public Affairs Update
March 16, 2015 In This Issue B.C. gov. unveils new plan to transition residents back into the workforce Vancouver Police and Fire Chiefs lend support to transit referendum Rural advisory council members announced Legislative Watch The Public Affairs Update is your...
BC Chamber commends government’s announcement to align minimum wage to inflation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS RELEASE: BC Chamber commends government's announcement to align minimum wage to inflation Today's announcement regarding an increase to minimum wage comes after extensive government consultation with businesses. The BC...
March 9, 2015 BC Chamber Public Affairs Update
March 9, 2015 In This Issue Coroner's inquest into fatal Lakeland Mills sawmill explosion begins B.C. government commits to raising minimum wage Federal party leaders vie for support in B.C Legislative Watch The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight,...
Not too Late to get up to $10,000 in Training Funds
The Canada-BC Job Grant The Canada-BC Job Grant is an innovative cost-sharing program that helps employers offset the cost of training for new or current employees. Employers can receive up to $10,000 in training funds. This is an excellent resource to...