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February 22, 2016 In This Issue Chambers applaud fourth consecutive balanced budget Temporary Foreign Workers Program under review B.C.'s first female First Nations MLA takes her seat The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on...

The B.C. government has invested $6 million in the Buy Local Program including $2 million in Budget 2015, helping BC farmers and food processors promote their products, and support food security in B.C. The Buy Local Program aims to increase consumer demand and sales...

On March 14, 2016, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will be launching the third call for proposals for the Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative. The objective of WINN is to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in commercializing new...

February 15, 2016 In This Issue B.C. Throne Speech 2016: "Success is not for quitters" Premier Clark shakes up senior public service Affordable housing front and centre in B.C. The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in...

February 9, 2016 In This Issue Clark, Chambers visit Ottawa, focus on jobs and training Globally significant landmark agreement reached on Great Bear Rainforest B.C. government takes action to keep mine workers on the job PM pledges support for Alberta  The Public...

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release --- Invermere, B.C. – Feb 3, 2016: The Shuswap Indian Band, an aboriginal community located in Invermere, B.C. and CMH, the world’s first heli-skiing and heli-hiking operator, announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum...

February 1, 2016 In This Issue B.C. parties sharpen their messages ahead of 2017 election Oil and gas sector spared Alberta Royalty Review New skilled immigration system to help meet B.C.'s economic needs New funding to help young entrepreneurs reach their potential...

January 11, 2016 In This Issue Provincial by-elections called in Vancouver, Coquitlam Rising property assessments prompt provincial action Should flat rate MSP premiums be abolished in B.C.? The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on...

As 2015 draws to a close and you prepare to celebrate the holiday season, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce board and staff would like to extend their wishes to you and all those whom you love for a very Merry Christmas and a Safe, Prosperous and Happy 2016....

December 7, 2015 In This Issue Federal Throne Speech sets ambitious agenda Premier Christy Clark on Senate appointment process Province takes next step to ready for Syrian refugees. The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics...