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A NA IMO – Coastland Wood Industries is building its own barge facility at Duke Point.

Company President Hans DeVisser says the facility will be a staging ground and dock that will enable the company to ship the veneer and peeler core products it manufactures at its Nanaimo plant on Haliburton Street to their drying facilities at Annacis Island in Delta.

Over the past five years, Coastland has invested about $60 million in its operations, which include log sorting facilities in Nanaimo, Menzies Bay near Campbell River, and at Howe Sound on the Sunshine Coast.

There are 180 employees in Coastland’s Nanaimo operations and 300 overall. They have four natural gas-fired veneer dryers in Annacis Island, and two-thirds of

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Coastland Wood Industries President Hans DeVisser at the barge site

Nominations Arriving For 20th Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards November 22 Deadline Is Just Around The Corner

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ANAIMO – Organizers of the 20th Annual Grant Thornton LLP Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards are anticipating a large number of entries from award-worthy businesses this year as the November 22 nomination deadline is coming

up on the calendar.

“We are expecting another large number of nominations this year,” says Mark MacDonald of Business Examiner, which coordinates the event. “We typically see nominations fairly evenly split between companies

north of the Malahat and south of the Malahat, which is not surprising, since the population of both areas are very close.”

“We ex pect that ou r judges will again have their hands full to determine the winners in each of the 17 categories at

the Gala, which will be held at Bear Mountain Resort in Victor i a on Ja nu a r y 30,” notes MacDona ld. “T hese awa rds always bring out new, exciting ventures and amazing stories SEE BE AWARDS | PAGE 12

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CHEMAINUS Chemainus Chamber Celebrates Local Business The Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual Golden Brush Awards and announced this year’s winners at the Sawmill TapHouse and Grill.

The award winners and nominees in each of the seven categories were honoured for their contributions to the community and their commitment to excellence.

This year saw a considerable amount of nominations received for the awards, challenging judges to scrutinize each finalist carefully.

This year, Kelly Bellamy of The Wildwood Collective was honoured with the Young Entrepreneur Award; The Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary’s Thrift Shop was presented with the Not For Profit of the Year Award; and Amy Hughes of Bound To Be Different was the recipient of the Business of the Year in the 1-10 Employees category.

Gunnell and Scott Borge and staff of Sandpiper Gardens & Glass were the recipients of the Business of the Year in the 11-19 Employees

category; Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn received the Business of the Year Award for 20+ Employees; Kelly-Ann Argue of the Chemainus Visitor Centre and Chemainus Tours earned an award for Outstanding Customer Service; and Betty Short was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award for her work with the Chemainus Visitor Centre and the Chemainus Theatre Festival.

CAMPBELL RIVER City Adds Oil Recycling Site The BC Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) announced that it has provided Campbell River’s North Island Lube with new infrastructure to allow Campbell River area residents an easy, free and eco-friendly way to recycle their used oil and antifreeze materials.

BCUOMA provided North Island Lube with a Return Collection Facility (RCF) infrastructure grant for a modified sea container that will allow for eco-friendly collection and management of used oil, antifreeze, filters and containers.

BCUOMA’s RCF infrastructure grant programs ensures that RCFs are evenly distributed across the province for consumers to return used oil and antifreeze materials at no charge. The grant also comes with the requirement that environmental responsibility is a key consideration during each stage of the collection and recycling process.

BCUOMA is responsible for managing approximately 300 public collection facilities and over 4,000 generators throughout the province. North Island Lube is at 975 Ironwood Street.

BRITISH COLUMBIA Construction Statistics Show Industry Booming The BC Construction Association (BCCA) released its latest construction sector statistics package, which shows a booming construction sector.

T he rep or t i nd ic ated there are currently $115 billion in projects underway and another $206 billion in proposed projects on the horizon. Additionally, SEE NEWS UPDATE | PAGE 3

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challenges of continued growth are being addressed with an increase in construction companies and rising average wages for a workforce that is 85 per cent non-union.

The BCCA report showed that BC’s construction industry continues to be the No. 1 employer in BC’s goods sector, with more than 236,000 people relying directly on construction for a paycheque: that’s up 17 per cent since 2014, and at 9.2 per cent of the total BC workforce, is more than any other sector, including forestry, mining, agriculture, fishing, and manufacturing combined. Over the past 12 months, 1,389 new construction companies were established in BC, bringing the total to 25,736, up 17 per cent over the past 5 years.

Meanwhile, the average yearly wages they pay employees has also risen, from $57,647 to $61,784 over the past year.

According to a 10-year project of BC construction jobs offered by BuildForce Canada, there will be a labour shortage of 7,900 workers in 2028. That’s a 32.5 per cent reduction from the January 2018 projection of 11,700 construction jobs unfilled in 2027. While that reduction is due in part to the cancellation of certain proposed projects, progress on the labour shortage front is also being made through a number of construction sector initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining skilled labour, trades training (Trades Training Fund), improving worksite culture (Builders Code) and matching tradespeople to construction employment opportunities (STEP).

CUMBERLAND Council Approves Tree Island Proposal Cumberland council recently approved a development and variance permit for Tree Island Yogurt to develop a site at 3901 Bevan Road.

The variance permit called for allowing onsite wastewater treatment systems – specifically for septic fields on lots smaller than one hectare. Meanwhile the development permit on the site will see the 6.9-hectare site subdivided into six lots, including space for a new Tree Island facility.

Tree Island is planning on building a 28,000-square-foot production facility, which would be four times the size of its current production facility and would have 10 times the current capacity of its location in the Royston Road area.

Following council approval, Acciano Development, doing business as Tree Island,

announced it will soon complete the purchase of 15 acres of industrial land at the Bevan Road site from Comox Timber Limited.

Tree Island Yogurt is a Courtenay-based yogurt producer owned by Merissa Myles and Scott Diguistini, who started the company after returning from a trip to France during which they discovered a palate for artisanal yogurt.

NANAIMO Air North Launching Regular Service Yukon-based airline, Air North has begun weekly passenger service from Vancouver to Whitehorse via several airports from across the province.

The service to Whitehorse via Nanaimo, Kelowna, Prince George and Watson Lake, Yukon took effect on October 31. The flights will run once a week on Thursdays using an older model of a Boeing 737.

The flight path has the plane departing Vancouver International Airport’s south terminal at 5:45 am and arriving in Nanaimo at 6:15 am. It will then depart at 6:50 am and arrive in Kelowna International Airport at 7:40 am before continuing on to Prince George and Watson Lake airports. The return flight will see the plane depart from Whitehouse at 3:00 pm and arrive in Nanaimo at 8:30 pm.

The announcement comes about four months after the airline started running charter flights from Nanaimo to Watson Lake.

The decision to provide the service will allow passengers an opportunity to fly nonstop to Kelowna and Vancouver. The flight allows passengers to check two bags for free and provides onboard meal service.

COWICHAN VALLEY New 49th Parallel Breaks Ground A ground-breaking ceremony was recently held for the new 49th Parallel Grocery Store that will anchor the new Berkey’s Corner development.

Once complete, the grocery store will have 25,000-square feet of space and will be neighbored by a Tim Hortons with a drivethru as well as additional commercial units.

49th Parallel currently has full size grocery stores in Ladysmith, Cedar and Chemainus along with smaller stores in Duncan and Chemainus. The existing Duncan store was acquired by 49th Parallel 11 years ago and only has 4,800-square feet of space.

Forum Properties will be responsible for the

construction of the new store and expects the project to be complete by this time next year.

49th Parallel is a family owned and operated business run by the Richmond family. The business was started by Wayne and Harmina Richmond in 1977 when they bought a small corner grocery store in Ladysmith. Wayne and Harmina’s son Peter joined the business in 1996 and is now company president while daughter Kathy works in the company head office in Ladysmith.

NANAIMO City Planning New Long Lake Boathouse The City of Nanaimo released plans to build a new boathouse at Loudon Park on the shores of Long Lake by 2023.

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The proposed facility would include 5,500-square feet of space and would be the new home for the Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club and the Nanaimo Rowing Club. The existing facility at Loudon Park that is used by both clubs was built in 1967.

The new facility is planned to include boat storage, a kitchen, multi-purpose room, two offices, mechanical and electrical rooms, washrooms and showers. The cost of the building has been estimated between $1.35and $2-million which includes $123,750 for architectural design costs while the rest is allocated to construction costs.

During a finance and audit committee meeting held last month, councilors voted unanimously in favour of recommending allocation of $123,750 in the 2020 financial plan to do the design component of the project. Council also agreed during the meeting SEE NEWS UPDATE | PAGE 4

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that staff would work with the Long Lake Flatwater Training Centre Society, which represents the rowing and kayak and canoe clubs and the Rotary Club of Nanaimo North on the project.

The recommendations still need to be approved at a future regular council meeting, before plans for the facility can move forward.

Cannery in Nanaimo in 2015.

While Asia-Pacific is currently the centre of the global seaweed industry, North America’s industry is expected to grow faster in the next five years and the west coast of the Island provides optimal growing conditions.

The current plan for the project is to establish a processing system in 2020 and expand to farm 20 hectares the following year.

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Sugar Kelp Partnership Proposed Victoria-based Cascadia Seaweed Corporation and Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood Ltd announced a partnership to develop a west coast seaweed venture that processes product in Port Alberni.

Cascadia is putting its first crop in the water in December, which will be ready for a June harvest. Huuay-aht and the Uchucklesaht First Nations are limited partners in the seaweed venture and have unused tenure adjoining their existing shellfish tenures. Two one-hectare sites are to be used to begin sugar kelp production.

Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood was founded jointly by six Nuu-chahnulth First Nations in 2003 as a shellfish development company and has since expanded into processing after purchasing St. Jean’s

Comox Valley Record Construction of the new multi-million-dollar drinking water treatment plant is underway in the Comox Valley.

The project has been mandated

by Island Health because the current system does not comply with provincial surface water treatment guidelines.

The CVRD has awarded the design-build contract to AECON Water Infrastructure. The new system will include intake infrastructure, pumping stations and pipelines, force mains, transmission mains and a filtration facility.

“While there is much work to be done over the coming two years, we felt it important to pause and recognize the work that’s been completed to date,” CVRD CAO Russell Dyson said at a recent gathering at the Fish

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and Game Club, next to the new pump station site on Comox Lake.

“This new water system is the regional district’s largest infrastructure project to date,” said Courtenay Coun. David Frisch, chair of the Comox Valley Water Committee. “The much-needed system will deliver safe drinking water to over 45,000 residents in Courtenay, Comox and the K’ómoks First Nation.”

The project will cost $126 million. Senior governments are contributing a combined $58.5 million.

The CVRD will contribute $38.5 million through reserves and will borrow the remaining $29 million.

Only those connected to the Comox Valley Water System will be paying for the system. The average cost estimate is $86 per household per year.

Once complete, Frisch said it will eliminate the need for turbidity-related boil water notices, remove the risk of viruses and bacteria in drinking water, and provide a secure supply of reliable, quality water for decades to come.

Recreational improvements will be made on the treatment plant property, including a new trailhead with a gravel parking lot.

Construction at the Water Treatment Plant is expected to be completed in spring, 2021 while commissioning is slated for completion a few months later in the summer. A grand opening on the Water Treatment Plant is then expected to take place in the fall of 2021.

PORT ALBERNI Rainbow Gardens Opens First of Two Expansions Alberni Valley News Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) celebrated the opening of 12 new long-term care units at an event at the end of last month.

For Darlene Watts, from the Westcoast Native Health Care Society, the expansion is an extension of the original dream a group of First Nations residents had for a seniors’ facility in Port Alberni.

“The dream for them was to have a facility where they could have our people feel safe,” she said. “It took them a long time. It’s amazing they had the foresight to think that far into the future.”

“We’re very pleased to partner with the Westcoast Native Health Care Society and make more longterm care spaces available in the community,” said Leah Hollins, chair of the board for Island Health.

Work began on the expansion in October 2018 and finished in the summer. Residents have already moved into the new units. Site manager Gerri Thomas said every room in the new unit has its own shower and bathroom. There are also three bathrooms with accessible tubs in the facility now, with lifts and high-tech temperature controls.

A new walkway has been built around Tsawaayuus that will link

all the buildings. Fruit trees and berry bushes will be planted alongside the walkway so people will be able to pick fruit as they go for a walk, much like elders would have done in the forest.

The 12-unit expansion cost $3.8 million. The expansion brings the number of long-term care beds available in the Alberni Valley to 204.

This is only the first step of expansion for Tsawaayuus which saw 20 independent living units prepared for occupancy on Nov. 1. 18 people have already been confirmed to move in.

“We still have two vacancies,” Thomas said. Occupants will be a mix of Nuu-chah-nulth and nonNuu-chah-nulth residents, she said: the housing is available to all seniors in the Alberni Valley.

Eight of the people expected to move into the new units are fluent speakers of Nuu-chah-nulth language and are excited to be able to socialize with one another at Tsawaayuus, she added.

The long-term plan for the independent units is that as residents age “some of the services provided here can be provided to them,” said Derek Appleton, chair of the building committee.

“It makes a good fit to have it close to the care facility. And we’re working on an expansion for another 40 units; it’s in the preliminary stages,” he added.

For now, Tsawaayuus has 42 units covered by Island Health and two privately run units.

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othing is more frustrating as a customer than finding out that you have been given the wrong information about where a business is located. As a customer, how likely are you to give this company your business? Not very.

In fact, according to Placeable, 73 per cent of consumers stated that they lose trust in a brand when the online listing shows incorrect information.

1. Hours of Operation Matter Most In a study conducted by local data aggregator Localeze, hours of operation were noted as the most helpful feature in selecting a business during local search. 76 per cent of respondent reporting that they expect this information when searching and 61 per cent believe that it is a feature that helps them to select a business.

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It bears repeating that if a business address is incorrect on listing sites such as Google or Bing, then customers will not be coming to your door. A simple thing such as the wrong number on a street address, or even the wrong town, can mean that a customer cannot find you.

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According to Localeze, mobilephone-based searches drive instore purchases with more than 75 per cent of searches ending in a purchase—if a business has their listing details correct. Now if half of the people searching for a business listing on a local search engine, such as Google Local/Maps, can’t find the store’s business listing details, then the business is going to lose 100 per cent of their business.

4. Listings Need to be Linked to Websites M o re t h a n 6 0 p e r c e n t of online searches on platforms have a similar chance of ending in a purchase. While mobile

searches are becoming more of a standard in where a customer searches, a business owner should not discount the power of a complete, consistent and accurate listing that is reflective of the business website.

5. Cross Device Search Consistency is Critical The most important part of those mobile searches is accuracy. If someone cannot find your business in a local search or find inaccurate results while out and about, then your business has lost the chance for that browser to become a customer.

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A NEW E.D. ~ A NEW BOARD ~ A NEW ERA Shared Facility With Harmac “My new board At Duke Point Targets March Opening (Shaw TV). Along the way she COASTLAND WOOD INDUSTRIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

the product is dried, with the other third left green for customers.

Coastland has doubled its production at the Nanaimo mill, which turns 65 truckloads of second growth logs into 30-40 truckloads of product each day, for shipping to Vancouver.

The barge facility is a shared facility with Harmac Pacific, which is leasing the five acre property to Coastland. By next March, when the 2.5 acre Phase One it is expected to be completed and operational, contractors will have blasted and moved 190,000 cubic metres of rock to create a staging ground for the 30-40 truckloads of veneer and cores they produce daily.

It will be enough space to hold two barge loads at a time.

“We make all of the veneer in

Nanaimo and have to barge it over to our drying facility at Annacis Island,” notes DeVisser. “Every second day we fill up a barge with a new batch of veneer.”

The other main product, peeler cores, are popular for fence posts, tree stakes and other uses.

DeVisser moved from Vancouver Island and joined Coastland in 2006 and was responsible for the fibre supply. He became president of the company in 2009, and notes that in the past five years, Coastland has doubled production. “ We’ve p ut a t remendou s amount of money back into our business, DeVisser says. “Our plan is to stay in Nanaimo, and we’re not going anywhere. Our view is that unless we are committing to re-investing in this business, we will slowly be left behind. We have to keep re-investing to stay efficient, and we are fortunate that Bob Shields, the owner of Coastland, agrees.”

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he Campbell R iver and District Chamber of Commerce recently hired a new executive director with an intriguing background that found her immersed in three distinct industries. Mary Ruth explains the origin of her unusual path, “I began my journey into the world of community and communications — people coming together, working effectively as a team — the summer I was 9 in my hometown of Harrow (pop. 2000) in southern Ontario.

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ATLAS BUILDING SYSTEMS EXPANDS, GOES PUBLIC New Marketing Manager At Woodgrove Centre

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tlas Building Systems is quietly growing across Canada. Former owner Hadi Abasi is still involved in sales, but the company has gone public and has operations in Nanaimo, Winnipeg and three in Ontario.

Don Hubbard, for mer President of Hub City Paving/LaFarge in Nanaimo, is guiding the company as Chairman, and it’s an exciting local success story.

••• Air North has started its Thursday flights from Nanaimo Airport that connect Nanaimo to Kelowna, Prince George and Watson Lake, Yukon.

A Boeing 737 will service the route, leaving Nanaimo at 6:50 a.m. and arriving at Kelowna International Airport at 7:40 a.m.

In other news, Nanaimo Airport Chief Executive Officer Mike Hooper has announced he will be retiring in June, 2020.

Hooper has been CEO since 2006 and has been the chief overseer of continual expansion that has made Nanaimo Airport one of the fastest growing airports in Canada, and just behind Victoria on Vancouver Island. A record 435,000 passengers went through the airport’s gates in 2018.

••• Kathy Reilly, former owner of Independent Telephone is

back with a new business: Just Sort It!, a professional organizing business that helps “clear the clutter out of their homes, offices and lives”. Her husband Bill is also doing handyman work.

••• Cong ratu lations to Braden Wheatcroft, who is now a partner with RE/ MAX Camosun in Victoria with Graeme and Charlie Parker. Braden is from Nanaimo, and Charlie owns RE/MAX Nanaimo and is a former President of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce.

••• Another innovative idea from Kevin Thomson and the team at Paradise Island Cheese: Fundraising packages of cheese, including four blocks of cheese for $20. Nanaimo Minor Hockey is utilizing the opportunity to raise funds for the association.

Congratulations to Kevin’s brother Len, who is enjoying “retirement” since selling his shares in the company in the summer. The firm was founded by their father George Thomson.

••• Emil Tomescu, Vice President, Asset Management with the Port of Nanaimo, has been appointed to the Registration Committee of the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).

The committee acts on behalf of Council in matters related to the registration, licensing and enrolment of applicants and grades of membership, as well as to advise Council on policy, programs, process and financial matters.

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Emil Tomescu body for Professional Engineers and Geoscientists, and governs the engineering and geoscience professions under the authority of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act. ••• John and Cheryl Logan have sold The Dinghy Dock Pub on Protection Island.

Marty Campbell will stay on as the General Manager of Canada’s only floating pub.

••• Congratulations to Kim Strynadka at Dominion Lending Centres – Integrity Mortgage BC for being awarded induction into the Dominion “Elite Hall of Fame”.

••• Wendy and Guillermo are the new owners of the Nanaimo Wine Shoppe.

••• The BC Hockey League is expanding again, this time to East Kootenays, as the Cranbrook Bucks will join the league for the 2020-21 season. This would bring the Junior A circuit to 18 teams, including the Nanaimo Clippers.

T h e We ster n Ho ckey League’s Kootenay Ice left Cranbrook at the end of last season and is now in Winnipeg. The Ice was the franchise that would have moved to Nanaimo if the

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Sports and Entertainment Centre was constructed.

Included in the Bucks’ ownership group is Hockey Hall of Fame member Scott Neidermeyer, whose son is in his second season with the Penticton Vees.

••• Heather Fisk is the new M a rket i ng M a n ager at Woodgrove Centre. The shopping centre has released its first batch of honey made from bees at its rooftop hive program.

••• Nori Japanese Restaurant, arguably the city’s best eatery, is having Saywell Contracting Ltd. add a patio on to its existing premises near Costco across from Woodgrove Centre.

••• VMAC has released their latest UNDERHOOD 70 air compressor installation kit for Chevrolet and International trucks. They also announced they’ll be releasing its new HVAC Cooling System in 2020.

••• Fabricland has revealed it will be re-opening a store in the north Nanaimo market in 2020, although a location has not been announced.

••• Joh n ston Joh n ston &

Associates Ltd. is now officially in their new location.

The Chartered Professional Accountants firm is at 1034535 Uplands Drive.

••• K-2 Stone is going to move into property at the corner of Mostar and Jordan across from Slegg Lumber.

••• A tip of the mug to Brad McCarthy and his team at White Sails Brewing for winning First Place in the North American Blonde Ale category in the 2019 British Columbia Beer Awards recently.

••• Nanaimo’s newest microbrewery, Cliffside Brewing Company, has opened at 11 Cliff Street.

T he ow ners a re Head Brewer Andrew Eubank, his father Jack and brother Mike.

••• Moira Jenkins is now the Chair of the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation. Moira was formerly a Director of the Port of Nanaimo and worked for RBC Royal Bank for many years.

••• Long-time Notary Public Tiah Workman has brought in Brenda Redman to her office at 101-5220 Dublin Way,

at Pacific Station Notaries.

••• Ma Maison Farm Fresh Bakery Café is now open at 10445 Chemainus Road in Saltair.

••• Wayne and Brenda Krawchuck, who own McDonald’s Restaurant franchises in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Duncan and Victoria, have purchased the Parksville operation of the Golden Arches.

••• NewLook Eyewear is the new name for what was formerly known as Visions Optical in Woodgrove Centre. Brenda Kearton is the Store Manager, and notes that renovations are currently underway at the outlet.

NewLook is one of more than 80 stores across BC, Saskatchewan and Quebec.

••• Ken and Jackie Arbo have opened Ricky’s All Day Grill at 1182 Island Highway East in Parksville. They are also the owners of Arbutus Grove Motel.

Mark MacDonald writes about business in Nanaimo.

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PORT ALBERNI FOOD HUB ANNOUNCED ORANGE BRIDGE BUSINESS DISTRICT

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s Business Exami ner re aders w i l l know, Port Alberni is located in the traditional, and largely unceded, territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth people. Their territory is characterized by hundreds of kilometres of protected and pristine coastal waters. It is renowned for its fish catches although shellfish and seaweeds are equally abundant and many Nuuchah-nulth people often remark that “the ocean is our garden”. The area, unfortunately, is also short of handling and processing facilities, so many food products simply get sold at prices where much of the value is unrealized.

Given the aforementioned AND the opportunities we see, the partners in the Port

Alberni response to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Regional Food Innovation and Processing Hubs RFP agreed it made most sense to propose a Food Hub devoted primarily to the care, handling and processing of finfish, shellfish and seaweed. We are delighted that the Ministry agreed and has seen fit to award $750,000 towards this initiative. Terrestrial farmers will also be welcomed into the Hub to utilize equipment they could not otherwise afford.

Our proposal centered on creating the Food Hub in a 17,000 square foot former fish processing plant, owned by the Port Alberni Port Authority. The facility has been vacant for nine years and the inspiration for transforming it into a Food Hub came from an alignment of eight interests: t h e R F P o p p o r t u nity, which was brought to our attention by our pa rt-ti me Ag ricu ltu ra l Support Workers the Port Authority’s incentive of matching up to $500,000 for bringing the facility up to current food processing standards Effingham Oysters (an Alberni Inlet oyster company) wanting to reduce the time

and expense involved in having its product shipped to the Lower Mainland for testing Ca sc ad ia S eawe e d’s ( a s t a r t- u p c o m p a n y well-positioned to do great things) decision to establish their ‘beachhead’ in Port Alberni the abi l ity of the two aforementioned private sector entities to buy equipment for their use in the Hub and their willingness to share that equipment with others the Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood LP’s identification of the equipment and services needed for Indigenous and other west coast fishers to increase the value of their catch the training support that our North Island College campus is able to provide Com m u n it y F ut u re’s release of a contractor working on the Great BC Business Sale so he could assist in the preparation of our response Pat Deakin is the Economic Development Manager for the City of Port Alberni. He can be reached at 250-7202527 or Patrick_deakin@ portalberni.ca

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com mon th read that came from our 2019 Business Walk was that the merchants in the area close to the landmark orange bridge, felt there was room for some improvements in terms of appearances and services. T he Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce took the comments seriously and organized meetings to discuss the business needs of the area.

From those meetings, the ‘Orange Bridge Business District’ was created with the goal of working together to unite the businesses in the district.

It was decided the first project would be streetlight pole banners along highway 19A leading into

Parksville and they were to be designed to both beautify and define the area of the city, now being referred to as the Orange Bridge Business District. We’ve come a long way with a beautiful design created by Robert Held himself! The project was approved by city council. The banners were produced locally and the cost to design, produce and install them was shared among the business owners.

‘We see this as a first step in defining the district and using this as a template for other regions we want to work with. It’s about working together with a group of businesses and creati ng someth i ng we can all be proud of that is

inviting to both visitors and locals. We’re really happy w ith the results and the banners rea l ly add to t h e c o m m u nity.’ said Jeannie Maltesen, President, B oa rd of Directors for the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce.

Nex t t i me you’re i n Parksville, in the Orange Bridge Business District, look up!

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AKERS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS MASTERS THE ART OF HOME MAKEOVERS Campbell River Builders Expand Services And Territory as Company Continues to Grow

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AMPBELL RIVER - Determination and an unrelent i ng work et h ic have been the secrets behind Dan Akers startling success.

Since renovating his first sixplex in 2016, his renovation, property management, and construction company, Akers Property Solutions, has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding across the Island and beyond.

Prior to founding the company, A kers a nd his partner Sara Robinson were working for Ledcor in the Alberta oil patch as a superintendent and safety coordinator respectively.

“We were both working in the head office in Edmonton when the price of oil started to fall,” he says. “I had always wanted to start my own construction company but was just waiting for the right time. This seemed like the perfect opportunity.”

It was then that A kers travelled back to Campbell River where he began looking around for some rental properties.

“We already had a few rental properties in our portfolio and was wanting to expand,” he says.

“I came across an extremely run down sixplex in Campbell River, and against all advice from professionals and family, I bought the property, ta king a th ree month leave of absence to renovate the units.

“I really enjoyed the process, and still own that property today.

I saw the potential that we had, and decided to turn it into my full-time job.”

A f ter rent i ng out t he si xplex, A kers realized that with the amount of sweat equity he put into the building, he was able to refinance for an amount equal to the initial investment, plus enough to begin work on a second project.

Dan Akers, owner of Akers Property Solutions, along with partner Sara Robinson and their son, Ashton

“We are truly full-service. We look after clients from rezoning, all the way to moving in. The process we have, with the people and resources we have access to, makes each project go smoother and quicker. Additionally, we can take on larger workloads than most of our peers.”

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“The first building we renovated was the worst-looking and rundown building in the neighbourhood,” he continues. “The second project we took on was the second-worst looking building in the same area - a four-unit townhouse.”

Akers purchased the property and hired a crew to help renovate it. He acquired building permits to add one unit on either side, turning the structure into a sixplex. It was during this time that Sara and their son Ashton moved to the Island, solidifying the family’s transition from Edmonton.

“After the second project, there was some delay as I was looking for more work,” reflects Akers.

“I had a crew going in town and needed to keep them busy between projects.

“At the time, we were buying so many things through a ‘big box

store’, and they had taken notice of the work we were doing. They asked if we wanted to install their kitchens for clients in Campbell River, and the timing was good.

We started a partnership with this store that grew into bathroom renovations, all the way to full home renovations.

Now we have crews in Campb e l l R i v e r, C o u r t e n a y a n d Duncan who are fully dedicated to the big box store kitchen and bathroom installs, as wel l a s home renovat ion s.”

To date, Akers Property Solutions has renovated about 70 units for sale or rental, including three, four, five, and six-plexes and single-family homes.

A kers h a s completed proje c t s t h ro u g h o ut t h e I sla nd, a nd is now setti ng h is sights on property in Alberta.

Since completing his first project in 2016, Akers has grown his team

The company is jumping feet first into new construction/general contracting with a 44-unit patio home development (not pictured) to 40-plus employees, with his partner Sara taking on various roles within the company.

Recently, he joined a friend in starting Rock Solid Countertops, a quartz and granite countertop business which operates island and Sunshine Coast wide and houses its showroom next door to the A kers Property Solutions head office in Campbell River.

“In the beginning of this year we decided that the best way for us to g row was for us to break into new construction,” says Akers. “I had my eye on an eight-acre parcel of land by the new golf course here in Campbell River, and ended up striking a deal with the owner.

“I partnered with a civil contractor, and together we have just broken ground on our show home for a 44 unit energy efficient patio home complex, and come spring next year, we will be firing on all cylinders.”

To d a y, A k e r s P ro p e r t y S ol u t i o n s c o v e rs fo u r d i fferent a reas: big box store renovations, Akers brand renovations, new construction, and Rock Solid Countertops.

“T here a re two ma i n th i ngs that set us apart as a company,” says Akers. “First, is the team.

We are truly full-service. We look after clients from rezoning,

all the way to help with moving in. The process we have, with the people and resources we have access to, makes each project go smoother and quicker. Additionally, we can take on larger workloads than most of our peers.

“Second, we bring a drive and work ethic to the table that has become the core of how we function as a company, from the office staff to the guys in the field, everyone gives it their all.”

From the company’s first project, Akers was willing to put in 16 hour days, six to seven days a week to ensure the quality and timely completion of his work.

“That commitment to the project runs all the way down our company,” he says. “We often surprise our clients and competitors with meeting schedules and budgets to finish projects.

“Recently, we have also invested significantly into technolog y t h at st rea m l i nes a l l our processes. From tracking data, scheduling and reporting to having a client and vendor interface for them to see the progress in real-time with up to d ate pictu res, com ments and deficiencies. This system keeps each client informed and part of the process from start to completion.”

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WHO’S MINDING THE STORE?

A C C O U N T I N G • TA X • E S TAT E S

SMALL BUSINESS JOLYNN GREEN

A Brandon Charlesworth BBA, CPA, CGA 10 Esplanade, Nanaimo V9R 4Y7

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ccording to Richard Branson, “Customers come second, employees first.” Assembling and then keeping a cohesive team will bring u nex pected benefits to both your business and your clients. Management a nd sta ffi ng of a sma l l busi ness is a n i mpor tant aspect of a successful business.

Ideally, in the beginning you identified key management and staff needs when creati ng you r busi ness plan. Now that the business has moved forward, it’s maybe time to stand back and review existing roles, look i ng i nto a ny changes needed to your key

staff or adjustments to the essential tasks they perform! Understanding your current staff’s workload will help identifying any staffing needs even farther into the future.

If your business does not have job descriptions yet, you can start with a list of each person on your team, which tasks they complete on a daily basis and who they report to. Summarizing the expertise and experience may highlight any gaps, and is especially useful in recognizing current staff that may be underutilized or way over their head.

Sit down and talk to your management team. A discussion around their roles, goals, key functions, their strengths and weaknesses can prove very enlightening for all parties. Don’t assume everyone already knows everything they are supposed to do or are 100 per cent clear around the structure, mission, vision and goals of your business.

Before you go out and hire the kid next door, venture though labour market stats around your geographical

location and your industry.

Are there qualified candidates in the labour pool with the skills you require?

While labour market numbers and stats can seem overwhelming, the information is extremely useful. The stats often predict upcoming trends in your industry and can help you plan ahead to ensure that your workforce continues to meet your needs.

In the end, the best tool in your leadership tool box is communication. Effective communication syncs all parties thinking, especially during times of changes in the workplace and workforce.

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t’s nomination time for Black Tie Awards 2020, Cowichan’s premiere awards celebration, recognizing business excellence and volunteerism.

The nomination process started even earlier this year on November 1.

There are several award categories to choose from including a new award category for non-profit and charitable organizations, bringing us to a total of nine award categories in all. We’ve also made some changes to the Business Achievement subcategories to better align with Cowichan’s small, medium and large size businesses, as follows: Business

Achievement 1-5 employees, 6 – 19 employees and 20 + employees.

Nomination time is so exciting! When we contact individuals to let them know they’ve been nominated, they’re overwhelmed that someone took the time to recognize their hard work. This is one of the most rewarding parts of our work at the Chamber - to see the nominations flooding in from across the Cowichan Region!

The Black Tie Awards will be held April 17, 2020, in an Oscar’s-style format at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. In the meantime, nominations are open until January 31st, 2020 at www. duncancc.bc.ca ••• T he Cha mber wou ld also like to welcome the n e w M a n a g e r o f E c onomic Development Cowichan, Barry O’Riordan.

Barry first joined the EDC team as a Special Projects Assistant in June 2019 and demonstrated his ability to learn quickly and take initiative on a number of

active projects following the departure of former Manager, Amy Melmock.

Barry has a Master’s in Economics from the National University of Ireland, Galway and broad experience working industry, non-profit, and local government settings.

••• Welcome new Chamber Members: Bargreen Elliingson, Carstar Isherwood, Westcoast Metis Cultural Society, Digits Mobile Medical Footcare, Little Bird, Shawnigan House Coffee and Chocolates, Third Addition Gifts and Toys, Patryka Designs, Xception Contracting and Ma Maison.

Sonja Nagel is the Executive Director of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at 250-748-1111 or manager@duncancc.bc.ca.

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NOVEMBER 2019

VALLEY CARPET ONE OWNERS CELEBRATE A QUARTER CENTURY IN BUSINESS “The people we have Chad Gurski Molds Flooring Store Into One of Cowichan Valley’s Most Reputable Brands

working for us are the reason for our success.

We took a lot of time in building our team, and

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UNCAN - Over the last 25 years, Valley Carpet One owner Chad Gurski has seen flooring trends change dramatically. What hasn’t changed?

The company’s commitment to customer service.

Backed by a team of tenured flooring experts, Chad and his wife (and co-owner) Tammy have built a recognized brand in the Cowichan Valley, selling and installing hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl, carpet and more in buildings throughout the region.

“The people we have working for us are the reason for our success,” says Chad. “We took a lot of time in building our team, and many of our people have stayed with us since the early years. Having really good people who are focussed on looking after people and providing expertise and treating the customer fairly is the main reason we’ve been around for so long.”

The company originated in 1977, with Chad’s mother joining the company just six months after it opened its doors. After going through several different owners, Chad and his parents purchased

many of our people have stayed with us since the early years. Having really good people who are focussed on looking after people and providing expertise and treating the customer fairly is the main reason we’ve been around for so long.”

CHAD GUSKI OWNER OF VALLEY CARPET ONE

the business from Leo Trudel in 1994.

In 1996, the company, then called Valley Floors, joined Carpet One, an international coop buying group that now has about 1,500 stores across North America.

A demo installation of Schluter products, which are a waterproofing system for custom showers and baths

Valley Carpet One has been in its 230 Kenneth Street location since 1999 “That was a significant move for us, that gave us the stability, guidance, and resources, we needed to take the business to the next level,” says Chad.

“It was at that point that we cha nged ou r na me to Va l ley Carpet One.” 1999 was a big year for the company, as Chad married his wife and business partner Tammy. That November, Valley Carpet One also moved into its new location at 230 Kenneth Street, where it remains to this day.

“My mom and dad worked with the company up until Tammy and I bought it in 2002,” says Chad. “We’ve been running it ever since.”

To d a y, t h e c o u p l e s h a re s responsibilities running the store, with Tammy taking care of marketing and accounting.

Over the years, Tammy has watched as the Valley Carpet One team has built long-lasting relationships with its clients.

“I think the biggest thing that sets us apart from our competition is the experience we have at this store,” she says. “A majority of our staff are long-time team members, many of whom have been here for up to 20 years. We have 14 installation crews, and some of our installers have been with us since day one.”

The team also includes two in-store designers, who help

Flooring samples inside the Valley Carpet One store clients find the perfect fit for their flooring needs.

“We install everything we sell and our team is very versatile,” Tammy continues. “We do custom window coverings, and are a licensed dealer of Schluter products, which are a waterproofing system for custom showers and baths.”

The installation crews work on a variety of projects, from small residential renovations to insurance restoration work to large commercial and institutional buildings.

“I think the other thing that keeps people coming back is our service,” Tammy remarks. “We offer friendly service, and our clients know us well.”

“When customers come back to the store, they’re greeted by the same people. We have so many people who have been here for 10 years or more, and our staff know many of our customers by name. If they want to replace their flooring, we can tell them the flooring they originally put in.”

Valley Carpet One endeavors to give back to the community that has supported it for so many years. The team regularly supports the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation, Nourish Cowichan, Habitat for Humanity, and various student and sport initiatives. www.valleycarpetoneduncan. com

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ANCOUVER ISLAND Year after year, Island home i mprovement, building, and decor companies are making new connections at building exhibitions from Victoria to Campbell River.

With 18 annual events, Evergreen Exhibitions Ltd. is BC’s top con s u mer show pro ducer, putting on Home Shows throughout Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

“As a company, we’ve always prided ou rselves on the fact that we really try to cater to the business community of each town,” says President Darcy Hope. “We g ive sma l l businesses an outlet where they can maximize community exposure and make important business connections. Our events are a great opportunity for smaller businesses that may not have the marketing budget for a yearround campaign.”

With decades of experience running these events, the Evergreen team functions as a finely oiled machine.

“Lots of businesses and the public rely on these events going off without a hitch, so it’s imperative that organizers have a very good ability to come up with a plan and see it through,” says Darcy. “We accomplish that, and have also learned to think on our feet, solving problems quickly and efficiently.”

Each event sees thousands of unique visitors coming through its doors. The connections that ex h ibitors m a ke du r i ng t he th ree event days frequently translate into sales, increased community profile, and business relationships.

With so many years of experience running these events, the Evergreen team tries to offer each exhibitor as much advice as possible to exhibitors, helping them to maximize their success.

“T he biggest testa ment to the value of these events is our return rate, which is about 90 per cent for t he majority of our shows,” comments Darcy.

“Some have been with us for close to 20 years, and for many

companies, the home show is a non-negotiable part of their business.”

Everg reen Ex h ibitions was founded by Darcy’s late father, Doug Hope. “ I n t he 1980s, he wa s t he manager of a local radio station,” says Darcy. “Back then, a local community club would put on an annual home show, which they would promote through the radio station.”

One year, Doug approached t he orga n i z at ion i nq u i r i n g about their plans for their upcoming show, only to find that the event had been cancelled.

“He asked if he could put it on instead, and they gave him the go-ahead,” Darcy continues.

“He always loved putting on local events, so when he got this opportunity, he took the bull by the horns, calling all the businesses, getting all the equipment, putting the whole thing together. It was a big success, and once it was done, he quit his job at the radio station to put on these events full-time.”

E x h ibition spaces a re sti l l available for shows in spring 2020. To find out more, visit homeshowtime.com

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ANCOUVER ISLAND Sa les of si ng le-fa m i ly homes in October dropped by 11 per cent from 2018 and were virtually the same as in September.

Apartment and townhouse sales dipped by nine per cent and 22 per cent, respectively.

Last month, 343 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) System compared to 345 the previous month and 384 in October 2018. In the apartment category, 88 units sold last month, while 42 townhouses changed hands.

Inventory of single-family homes in October rose by 14 per cent from

one year ago (1,173 to 1,333). Active listings of apartments increased by 16 per cent (322 to 373) year over year while townhouse inventory dropped by 21 per cent (167 to 132).

The benchmark price of a single-family home board-wide was $521,800 in October, a four per cent increase from one year ago and down slightly from September. (Benchmark pricing tracks the value of a typical home in the reported area.) In the apartment category, the year-over-year benchmark price rose by three per cent, climbing to $300,200 and marginally higher than in September. The benchmark price of

a townhouse rose by one per cent year over year, hitting $402,300 last month, which was two per cent lower than in September.

Regionally, the benchmark price of a single-family home in the Campbell River area last month was $446,300, an increase of six per cent over October 2018. In the Comox Valley, the benchmark price reached $531,400, up by five per cent from one year ago. Duncan reported a benchmark price of $485,300, an increase of three per cent from October 2018. Nanaimo’s benchmark price rose by less than one per cent to $559,500 in October, while the Parksville-Qualicum

area saw its benchmark price increase by three per cent to $583,900. The cost of a benchmark single-family home in Port Alberni reached $336,100 in October, an 11 per cent increase from one year ago.

Trend-wise, VIREB’s housing market is balanced in most areas, with home sales and listing activity at typical levels for our region.

Buyers are negotiating competitively and are willing to walk away and wait, so smart pricing is a must for sellers.

“This is a more comfortable market for people on both sides of the real estate transaction,” says VIREB president Kaye Broens. “But

correctly pricing your home is the key to a quick sale and may even result in multiple offers. Overpriced properties tend to linger, and that risk increases in a balanced market.”

Broens adds that pricing your home to sell isn’t easy, so sellers and buyers may want to consider using a realtor.”

“We have access to tools and market analytics that empower us to dig deeply into sales data and comparatives,” says Broens. “That knowledge allows us to determine an optimal selling price for your home and find a house that fits your needs and budget.”

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Rocking The 2000s The new decade saw the Chamber take on local causes like the installation of the “Oceanside Route” signs along the highway, a buy local program and a newly formed transportation committee looking at fast-cat ferries concerns. Of course, promotion and support for the new airport and helping local businesses redefine their roles with the influx of box stores and influence of e-commerce took lead roles.

In 2004, Dianne Hawkins was hired as CEO and still holds the position today. She has seen the

Chamber’s activities ebb and flow with the economy and society’s influences over the last 15 years but notes collaboration has been the one constant throughout.

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“The community has definitely grown and so has membership. The Chamber adapts well to change and responds quickly.”

And what has remained the same over the years?

“In terms of challenges, some things remain constant such as transportation, taxes, government red-tape and infrastructure. Other issues have come to the surface and are impacting individuals and local businesses such as homelessness and affordable housing.

“The Chamber has done a great job as a local advocacy voice and we are pleased with the level of collaboration we’ve achieved over the years. Collaboration is more than setting up a committee or drawing up a detailed report. Collaboration is an action word; the Chamber is invested in building community relationships and discovering innovative ways to get things done with other organizations. People

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What projects would you say have been a highlight, both recently and in the last 100 years?

“In the past decade, our work on the Regional Growth Strategy and with North Island Hospital project were fulfilling. The 2009 “Grab your Bag” campaign was a great project! The project launched 85,000 reusable bags into the community. February 13 was an unlucky day for plastic bags in the Valley…. Over the decades, as a business focused, membership-driven organization, the work the Chamber has accomplished has truly made a difference.”

And where do you see things going from here?

“The Chamber will continue to contribute to advisory councils, from liquid waste management, water, grease trap tipping, to the 5th street bridge upgrade or any other projects we are called upon to provide input. The Chamber will also continue to provide resources to its members and the business community.

Dianne Hawkins, CEO of the Comox Valley Chamber: Building Good Business. For more information on the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, visit: www.comoxvalleychamber.com or call 250-334-3234.

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MEETING PLACES Think Outside The Boardroom For Your Next Meeting

Businesses Looking At Creative, Innovative Ways Of Doing Corporate Get-Togethers

Cruise ships offer a unique and affordable venue for corporate getaways

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he holidays are already upon us, and that means it’s office party season.

Companies use these parties as an opportunity to show appreciation to their staff, but it’s often easy for such affairs to become boring and repetitive. For some, the only enjoyable parts of a holiday party are the sorts of things that make you wake up with a throbbing head.

So how do you maximize the staff party, capitalizing on an opportunity to show employees just how much you appreciate

them?

For an increasing number of companies, this question has planners thinking outside the box, looking at non-traditional venues and experiences that lean less heavily on alcohol as the primary source of entertainment.

A growing trend for corporate retreats is incorporating overnight events with spa packages.

T his type of event makes a statement to t he employee, showing that the company values their time, effort, and personal health. It also allows employees

to destress, enabling them to return to work relaxed and ready to re-engage.

Venues like Pacific Shores Resort and Spa, are ideally suited for these types of getaways. Located six kilometres from Parksville in Craig Bay, Pacific Shores houses a variety of amenities that offer a wide array of recreational options for its guests.

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S pa pack a ge ret re ats g ive employees a wel l-deser ved opportunity to relax, and help communicate that employers value the work they do.

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host their own events or take advantage of their outdoor education and adventure programs for team building, environmental education and learning mountaineering skills. The facility can accommodate up to 50 people for meetings and offers dorm-style sleeping arrangements as well. A day of skiing, snowboarding or

snow shoeing to add to the adventure. The Mountain Centre is run by the Vancouver Island Mountain Centre Sports Society, a non-profit organization.

Jeremy McLeod, owner of Expedia CruiseShipCentres in Comox Valley and Victoria, points out that his industry can offer a unique, memorable venue for corporate get-togethers.

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Already, many cruise companies are promoting the use of their vessels for precisely this reason.

In 2011, CNN published an article on the trend, noting that “eight percent of companies surveyed by research firm PhoCusWright last year listed cruise ships as their first choice for a meeting venue -- up from six per cent in 2009.”

The article went on to point out the savings available to companies who choose cruise ships for their corporate events,

which can be as high as 30 per cent (“comparing apples to apples”).

For those looking for a one-night team building event, Escape Rooms can offer experiences which challenge players to solve problems together and communicate in order to make the great escape.

For smaller staff sizes (who want to give the brains a break), cooking classes are an environment staff can relax, visit, learn a skill all while enjoying a gourmet meal.

These classes often fill up fast, so booking early is recommended.

Employers should also consider scheduling their Christmas event or staff retreat around a local concert with a dinner and evening entertainment. For example, Chemainus Theatre has Christmas offerings for dinner and a play and has a hotel just around the corner for out-of-towners.

Whether considering your company’s next corporate retreat or looking for a creative way to show appreciation to your staff, thinking outside the box with event spaces can result in experiences that employees will remember for years to come.

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RANDY WESTLAKE STEERS ISLAND GM INTO THE FUTURE New Dealer Principal Builds Sterling Reputation For Duncan Dealership

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UNCAN - For the last year, Randy Westlake has been holding the steering wheel of Island GM as Dealer Principal.

Since coming on in Summer 2018, Westlake has helped enhance the dealership’s reputation as one of the most reliable on Vancouver Island. Today, the team at Island GM has built a brand known for transparency, top-tier customer service, and consistency, attracting buyers from all over BC. Westlake has been immersed in the motor vehicle industry for most of his life, growing up in the GM factory town of Oshawa, Ontario. His father and two of his uncles worked in the assembly plant for over 30 years before retiring.

“That would probably be one of the most significant reasons we chose to be a GM dealer; anything other than GM wasn’t really accepted in my family,” he laughs.

After graduating from the electronics engineering program at Durham College, Westlake took an IT position at Gus Brown Pontiac Buick in Whitby, Ontario.

“The dealer quickly realized that my personality and drive might

“People will travel for good service. We experience this first hand so often as people regularly are willing to travel down from up Island or over the Malahat from Victoria. It isn’t uncommon to have people even come from Vancouver or Interior BC and beyond. The high number of very positive reviews speaks volumes to where we are getting it right. Without the customer we simply don’t survive and so we need to ensure that we work hard to make each experience as exceptional as possible.”

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Randy and Stacey Westlake be better utilized in the sales department of his dealership,” he says. “With no formal experience, I was lucky enough to be sent for Finance Manager training and it seemed sales came naturally.”

Over the next seven years, Westlake managed to continually sell over 120 cars per year while working his way up to a senior finance manager position.

“The time spent at one of GM’s largest volume stores provided me with invaluable experience that still plays a part in my day to day,” he continues. “After feeling I had reached a stale point in my career, with no real room to grow to the next level, my wife and I decided we would look for opportunity elsewhere.”

Eventually, Westlake and his wife Stacey (who also worked at the dealership) moved to Slave Lake, Alberta to manage Whitecap Motors GM. “Over the next six years, we took the dealership to sales and service levels that were never seen, with a simple policy of treating people how we would like to be treated, and using the motto ‘making a

little bit a lot,’” he says. “Soon enough we found ourselves delivering vehicles to nearby towns and our referral business grew considerably.”

In 2016, the store was sold to a small dealer group to help it weather A lberta’s economic downturn.

After another successful stint at Boundary Ford in Lloydminster, the Westlakes decided to move to Vancouver Island in June, 2018, in order to be closer to their aging parents.

“Island GM was formerly owned

by Peter Baljet for many years and one thing missing was a vested local owner operator like Peter was,” he says. “Stacey and I set out on a mission to take the store back to its former success, and within a short time, some longtime staff that had left returned.

We increased our community involvement, and now we are on the road to being the Market leader again as well as the most positively reviewed dealership in the Cowichan Valley.”

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component of Westlake’s strategy for the dealership.

“It doesn’t matter what customer I talk to; great service always brings them back,” says Westlake.

“The customer needs to know they will be taken care of during the sale and for the duration of ownership. Trust builds long term relationships with all customers.

“We recognise that nobody is perfect and if we do make a mistake it is how we respond that makes a true difference. It’s in these situations that we maintain and earn new respect from our customers.”

As evidence of this respect, Westlake points to the dealership’s Google and Facebook reviews, which are overwhelmingly positive.

In order to provide top-tier service, Westlake and his team work to listen carefully to customers’ needs, then deliver on their promises.

“Whether this is in Sales, Service, or Parts ensuring that we really listen to the customer needs and executing that is of utmost importance,” he remarks.

“People will travel for good service. We experience this first hand so often as people regularly are willing to travel down from up Island or over the Malahat from Victoria. It isn’t uncommon to have people even come from Vancouver or Interior BC and beyond.

The high number of very positive reviews speaks volumes to where we are getting it right. Without the customer we simply don’t survive and so we need to ensure that we work hard to make each experience as exceptional as possible.”

Additionally, Island GM can attribute much of its success to its high community profile.

“Getting out there at public events, such as hockey games or parades, and holding fundraisers are all key to building a good rapport with the community,” says Westlake. “Currently, we are sponsoring the Cowichan Capitals right here in Duncan and the Kerry Park Islanders in Shawnigan Lake. We also love to partner in different ways with many local charities and causes. We can’t do everything but we try to do our bit in support of this great community we get to live in.”

In the coming years, the dealership will be undergoing major changes as they move to lead the Island in electric vehicle (EV) sales.

“With GM planning on releasing over 20 new models on the horizon that are electrified, we are taking this very seriously,” states Westlake. “We have plans to open an in-dealership cafe with over 10 charging stations on the property to recharge your batteries and still be within walking distance of the mall. Island GM just updated our special tools our EV training to be prepared for this next step. islandgm.com

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CONSTRUCTION Construction Industry Builds A Better BC Industry Remains Strong In Spite Of Residential Slowdown

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The construction industry, that is - and according to industry leaders, that’s a good sign for British Columbians.

The recently released BC Construction Stat Pack, released by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) indicates that the industry is once again the number one ranked employer in BC’s goods sector.

With $115 Billion in construction currently underway, as well as $206 Billion in proposed construction projects, the industry accounts for 8.6 per cent of the province’s GDP. “There’s a tremendous amount of optimism for the industrial, commercial, institutional construction sector going forward,” says Chris Atchison, BCCA president. “A couple of major projects are getting into full swing up north, especially the LNG Canada project export facility.

“We’re currently employing almost 10 per cent of BC’s workforce, between trade, administrative, estimating, contracting positions, etc. These are high opportunity occupations that give British Columbians and those coming into the province an opportunity to earn more than a living wage. These are

for the industrial, commercial, institutional construction sector going forward. A couple of major projects are getting into full swing up north, especially the Kitimat LNG Chris Atchison is president of the British Columbia Construction Association skill jobs, and there are lots of them in the province. With impending labour shortages, people should be considering the occupations that are presenting themselves in this industry.”

The province is currently home to over 25,000 construction companies (92 per cent of which have fewer than 20 employees), employing approximately 236,000 individuals. Of these, 180,300 are construction trades workers.

As mentioned above, the jobs provided in this industry offer substantial compensation, with

export facility.”

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the current average wage being $61,784.

In the coming five-to-ten years, BC’s construction industry is poised to experience some of the strongest growth in Western Canada.

By far, the non-residential project with the biggest industry impact is the ongoing liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility.

On October 1, 2018 LNG Canada announced that its joint venture participants, Shell, PETRONAS,

PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation ,and KOGAS, made the final investment decision to build the LNG Canada export facility in Kitimat.

A report from the BCCA described the project as “a great milestone” for both the province and the nation.

“BC has been given the opportunity of a generation with the announcement of LNG Canada’s project in the Northwest, specifically in Kitimat,” said Atchison in a 2018 interview. “This project has massive implications throughout the entire workforce.

The investment decision comes with a tremendous opportunity for the entire province to become elevated. All the industry is excited, and we’re excited.”

This is the single largest private sector investment in the nation’s history at $40 billion. With the announcement in early October, the province’s project value jumped 53 per cent, from $75 billion to $115 billion overnight.

With so much growth on the horizon, Atchison and the team at the BCCA are working hard to attract new employees to the industry, addressing the looming labour shortage issues.

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OMICRON KEEPS FINGER ON THE PULSE OF ISLAND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY One-Stop Development, Design and Construction Firm Makes Home in Victoria

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ANCOUVER ISLAND Omicron’s Victoria office is making big strides in the Island.

The one-stop construction firm is behind some of the Island’s most ambitious projects, meeting key needs in the region’s growing communities.

“We are developing, designing and building projects throughout Vancouver Island with a dedicated team of local employees and trades,” says Director, Business Development Karena Selnar.

“Omicron has been part of the community since 2010, delivering projects that support Island residents. We have expanded our reach to Nanaimo, Duncan, and the City of Colwood in addition to Victoria and surrounding communities.”

In 2016 Omicron completed the first phase of Eagle Creek Village, a 10.4-acre mixed-use development in View Royal. Recognizing the need for more market rental housing options, Omicron is now in the final phase of construction for the residential component of this development, with two buildings offering a combined 114-units.

“We are expecting final occupancy on that building any day now,” says Vice President, Development Steve Horovitz.

“What used to be an empty field turned into a shopping centre with underground and aboveground parking stalls, tons of retail, and residential units.”

With commercial tenants including a YWCA and Quality Foods, the final residential building of the project is already 60 per cent rented.

With offices in Victoria and Vancouver, the company fields a team of 135 in-house real estate strategists, engineers, designers, architects, and builders who work together to deliver projects. The company’s View Royal location currently houses 10 office staff, with dozens more in the field, working on projects throughout Vancouver Island.

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“We are developing, designing and building projects throughout Vancouver Island with a dedicated team of local employees and trades. Omicron has been part of the community since 2010, delivering projects that support Island residents. We have expanded our reach to Nanaimo,

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field operations facilities, Eagle Creek Village, and an upcoming new development in the City of Colwood.

Omicron was established in 1998 by people who believed architects, engineers and builders could work together in a more integrated way to deliver a better experience throughout each step of a project. And, today, in an industry that continues to be driven by traditional market practices, Omicron is even more focused on innovation and collaboration to find a better way of doing things.

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engineering, and building staff all working under the same roof, collaboration is a major part of every project. As a result, clients are continually impressed with Omicron’s project delivery and business model. Today, roughly 80 per cent of Omicron projects come from repeat clients.

When it comes to innovation, Catherine Reimer adds, “Omicron is looking to the future when it comes to this industry. In addition to our integrated delivery model, our embracing technology is part of this vision. This is especially evident in our design and development side. We use virtual

reality in innovative ways, allowing clients to use VR goggles to walk through a space and get a sense of the final product.

“This not only gives the client an accurate vision of the finished product, but also allows us to save time and money by catching potential issues at an early stage.”

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we’re still facing labour shortages, which are being reported in almost every region of the province,” he says. “Even with the slowdown in the residential market, there’s growth in the industrial/commercial/institutional sector that needs to be accounted for. The construction industry is one of many industries that is facing challenges due to an aging workforce.”

Bu i ld Force Ca nad a’s 2018 a n nu a l rep or t i ncluded t he fol low i ng su m m a r y of BC’s construction industry: “British Columbia’s near-term growth outlook is strong relative to other Western provinces, but much of the available surplus workforce released from Alberta when the oil price fell in 2015 and major project activity declined, has already been absorbed in British Columbia or by other provinces.

Relying on the supply of out-ofprovince workers may become increasingly difficult going forward. Meeting ongoing labour demands will be contingent on the industry’s ability to continue attracting and training workers from outside construction or from outside the province as many of the province’s major

BC’s thriving construction industry looks to a bright future projects reach peak demand requirements. “ Thanks to initiatives by various local and provincial organizations (including the provincial government and the BCCA), labour statistics are starting to trend in the right direction.

“Among teens, it used to be that one in 95 were choosing to come into the construction trades in their first year out of high school,” says Atchison. “Now, through tremendous effort and awareness campaigns, we’re up to one in 40. We’re moving

the needle in the right direction here.”

Closely tied to the labour shortage is the high cost of housing, which is affecting residents of almost every BC community,

21 “We’re changing the conversation. Employers are signing up, getting training, new policies, HR support - anything they need so we can ensure that anyone coming into the labour force can be in a safe, sustainable work environment. We don’t want to lose even one employee due to workplace harrassment, hazing, discrimination, or bullying, and this initiative is a great way to create a better environment for the next generation of construction workers.”

CHRIS ATCHISON PRESIDENT OF THE BC CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

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A NA I MO - Atlas Engineering Products Ltd. (AEP) is growing in more ways than one. Founded 20 years ago in Nanaimo, the truss, engineered wood products (EWP) and window company are both expanding into new markets and expanding the products offered from each location.

The Nanaimo location, Atlas Building Systems, was founded by prominent community leader Hadi Abassi in 1999. Ten years later, Abassi opened Coastal Windows & Doors, offering a service complementary to the framing. “ I n i t i a l l y, C o a s t a l w a s sel l i ng w i ndows from other manufacturers, but in 2009, we began to manufacture our own,” says Mandeep Parmar, Operations Manager at Coastal.

“Because we manufacture our own windows, we are typically able to have our products in customers’ hands within a week of ordering.”

From their facility at 2005 Boxwood Drive, the company manufactures custom windows with a full lifetime warranty for clients all over the Island.

“The fact that we manufacture our windows here on the Island is one of the main things that attracts new and repeat

manufacture our windows here on the Island is one of the main things that attracts new and repeat customers. If a contractor is working on a project and glass breaks, or a window size changes, we can work to get them what they need within a day. Our glass is also local, coming from Seaview Home & Auto Glass in Nanaimo, so the

Atlas Building Systems has been operating in Nanaimo since 1999

turnaround is very fast.”

showroom, where clients can look at examples of their various products.

Housed in the same building is Atlas Building Systems, the compa ny that sta rted it a l l.

T he compa ny is one of BC’s leading suppliers of trusses and engineered wood products. The Nanaimo headquarters houses expert design and engineering teams, as well as a multiplesh i f t state-of-the-a rt tr uss manufacturing operation.

AEP companies are known for their high standards for customer

MANDEEP PARMAR OPERATIONS MANAGER AT COASTAL WINDOWS & DOORS

customers,” says Parmar. “If a contractor is working on a project and glass breaks, or a window size changes, we can work to get them what they need within a day. Our glass is also local, coming from Seaview Home & Auto Glass in Nanaimo, so the turnaround is very fast.”

Coastal also boasts a

service.

“Our sales team is amazing,” says Amy Grewal, Operations M a n a ge r a t A t l a s B u i ld i n g Systems. “For them, sales are not just sales. They have a deep k nowledge of t he products, and are a great resource for our clients.

“The sales team is extremely detail oriented. They will go out to sites, help clients save on costs, and know how to find solutions and keep customers happy.”

In 2017, the company went public, and over the last two

yea rs, it has been acqu i ri ng additional companies across Ca n ad a, i nclud i ng t h ree i n Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Each of these recent acquisitions are primarily truss and framing manufacturers, but AEP hopes to expand the Coastal bra nd , l i n k i n g t he w i ndow and door company with each Canadian location.

“Our long-term goal is to be able to offer customers a full lockup package,” says Grewal.

To find out more, visit www. atlasengineeredproducts.com

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especially those living in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

“Housi ng a ffordabi l ity throughout BC is a challenge, and is a significant deterrent for many who are looking to own homes not only in the Lower Mainland, but also in the Greater Victoria Area, part of the Okanagan, and even up North, when the economy starts to boom,” he says. “We applaud the provincial government for their investment in low income and affordable housing, but there’s something missing, and that’s what we’re attempting to bridge.”

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A BCCA press release states, “Despite their in-demand skills, steady employment and higher than average wages, thousands of essential workers in BC cannot afford to own a family home near their workplace. Often, they must either commute long distances to work, live in unreliable rental housing, or move elsewhere. This can leave employers with reduced access to skilled labour, create instability in families, and deprive communities of vital professional services.”

“Our goal is to create a social impact investment vehicle that offers value for investors while also helping tradespeople and other professionals to establish roots in BC communities,” Lisa Stevens, the BCCA’s Chief Strategy Officer, stated in the press release. “Guiding our approach is the belief that these highly skilled and hard-working earners should be able to afford housing, and organizations that employ and represent them are willing to invest in a financial vehicle that helps them succeed.”

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For example, many industry professionals are campaigning to create more inclusive workplaces to accommodate for a growing number of female tradespeople.

Information compiled by the federal government suggests that women comprise approximately 54 per cent of the nation’s workforce, but represent less than 10 per cent of Canadian

construction industry employees – a statistic that may actually inflate a more disheartening percentage.

“I believe the statistics include women who work in the office and in administrative capacities in those numbers, and essentially lump all ticketed trades not just construction trades under the overall umbrella of construction. This would include persons such as hairdressers, which are

certainly not part of construction,” explained Katy Fairley, a Director with the Canadian Construction Association (CAA).

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DIVERSIFICATION SPURS MAJOR GROWTH FOR SAYWELL CONTRACTING LTD. Steve Nash Fitness World, Ricky’s All Day Grill highlight recent projects

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ANAIMO – Diversification has resulted in Say wel l Cont ract i ng Ltd. growing stronger and being “all over the map”.

Specifically, all over the map of Vancouver Island, building all kinds of different projects.

Say wel l Cont ract i ng Ltd., founded by Sheldon Saywell in 1998, has grown significantly in recent years and moved into designing and building projects from Nanaimo to Victoria to Tofino to Saltspring Island.

“We are spread all over the Island right now,” says Cons t r u c t i o n M a n a ge r T rav ys Niev i a domy. “ We’re wo rking on a lot of different, special projects, including land development.

Ea rl ier th is yea r, the company won two awards for their Nuutsu muut L elu m Pa ssive House on Bowen Road in Nanaimo, at the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Commercial Building Awards, and from the Vancouver Island Construction Association. Magnolia on Cou nt r y Club Drive won a n Award of Excellence in V IREB 2019 in the Multi-Family Townhome category.

They also constructed Azalea, a $6 million multi-family townhouse rental apartment in Cou rtenay wh ich has had occupancy since May, 2019.

They’re now building another residentia l passive house i n Nanaimo, as well as other projects in the city: A 40-plus unit multi-family building on Pryde Avenue, and a three-storey low-i ncome hou si ng apa r tment building for Island Health called Rosehill.

T hat’s i n add ition to helping manage the development of a major residential venture in Tofino, and a large multifamily project on Saltspring Island.

Nieviadomy says of recently completed jobs, the new Steve Nash Fitness World Gym in the former La-Z-Boy location i n Country Club Centre sta nds out. The $2.5 million, 25,000 square foot tenant improvement, was finished in just 90 days.

“This is a project we’re very proud of,” he notes. “Not only did we complete it in record time, but it furthered our relationship with them and we’re now looking at doing multiple g y m s for t hem a l l over t he Island.”

Saywell also recently completed the new Ricky’s All Day Grill in Parksville.

“T hat was a nother g reat

proje c t,” he say s. “ We h a d a n except ion a l tea m on t he ground, and from shovel in the ground to opening, it was five months.”

The company provides preconstruction a nd construction management services for nu merous mu lti-residentia l projects, commercial buildings and tenant improvements.

T h e i r h a n d s-o n m a n a gement style work s wel l w it h sub-trades, architects and engineers to complete projects that meet and exceed the expectations of clients, guiding projects from conception to completion.

T he compa ny prepa res a cost analysis of budgets and construction options to suit each site., and also works with design teams and local governments to obtain necessary building permits throughout the entire process.

It w a s t h e “ p e opl e b e fore profits” attitude of the company, and a lengthy discussion with Operations Manager Karl Binder that convinced Nieviadomy to leave his successful land development and construction career in Alberta and join Saywell 15 months ago.

“When Karl explained their compa ny ph i losophy is that ever ybody i s a spoke i n t he wheel and is important, I felt that was something I always wanted, and decided to come,” he recalls.

Nieviadomy started as Project Manager, and was recently promoted to Construction Manager.

“All of the projects were on the shoulders of Karl, but I’ve come along to stand behind him so he can continue to shine out there and work with clients and bring in new business,” he says.

“Karl and I are like two peas in a pod, and I feel very fortunate that our paths have crossed. I can’t say enough good things about him.”

As well as the entire team, as Sheldon Saywell continues to work on special projects, and Louise Turch, Jackie MacDonald and Holly Rivet are Project Coordinators.

“I appreciate all of our staff a nd s ub te a m s, proje ct coord i nators a nd employees,” h e o b s e r ve s. “ We c o u l d n’t pull this off without all these great people. Our people are exceptional. . .they often need to wear a lot of different hats, and they’re diversified in their skills.

“It’s because of all their hard work that we can manage so many projects at once. I just have to give a shout out to them for a l l the exceptiona l work they do.”

Saywell Contracting is at 2599 McCullough Road in Nanaimo. www.saywellcontracting. com

Saywell Contracting Ltd. in front of the new Steve Nash Fitness World. From left: Travys Nieviadomy, Jackie MacDonald, Shannon Kelly, Julie Pimentel, Holly Rivet, Sheldon Saywell, David Binder, Kylie Hoffman, Louise Turch and Karl Binder. And in front, Remi the dog

In front of the new Ricky’s All Day Grill, another Saywell Contracting Ltd. build, from left: Travys Nieviadomy, Sheldon Saywell, Karl Binder and Andrew McVie

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The Builders Code – Building a Construction Industry that Works for Everyone

BY LISA STEVENS CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, BC CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

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ur vision at the BC Construction Association is to ensure British Columbia is home to a world-class construction sector that demonstrates exceptional productivity and resilience.

This vision will be realized only if our worksites support all skilled tradespeople to perform to the best of their ability, free from the stress and distraction caused by hazing, bullying and harassment.

To help ensure a safe and productive worksite, the BCCA has partnered with key construction industry leaders and the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training, to introduce the Builders Code.

The Builders Code sets a standard code of conduct for all construction work sites in BC and defines an “Acceptable Worksite” as one where safety protocols recognize behavioral as well as physical threats, ensuring a productive environment for all

“It’s so important for all our communities that we not only attract new workers to the construction industry but do everything in our power to keep them. Already over 100 employers have become official signatories to the Builders Code – they are establishing themselves as leaders when it comes to work culture and have an advantage in hiring and retaining skilled workers.”

LISA STEVENS CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, BC CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

Lisa Stevens, Chief Strategy Officer, BC Construction Association workers.

When an employee wakes up in the morning and looks ahead to their day at work, they deserve to have a feeling of security, to

know they will be treated fairly and with respect on the jobsite.

The construction sector in BC is booming, with the number and scale of projects contributing to

a projected labour shortage of 7,900 by the year 2028.

It’s so important for all our communities that we not only attract new workers to the construction industry but do everything in our power to keep them.

Already over 100 employers have become official signatories to the Builders Code – they are establishing themselves as leaders when it comes to work culture and have an advantage in hiring and retaining skilled workers.

I have had the opportunity to talk to construction company owners and employees across BC and it’s clear our industry is evolving rapidly.

W hether you are a tradesperson or an employer in our industry, please visit www. builderscode.ca and learn about the benefits of participating in the Builders Code. Join the hundreds of other businesses partnering to build a construction industry that works for everyone. By strengthening our industry, we strengthen our province, economy, and all British Columbians.

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Unsafe asbestos abatement: It’s not worth the risk Asbestos exposure remains the leading cause of occupational disease in the province; those with the highest risk of exposure are maintenance, custodial, and contract workers hired for repairs or renovations in and around commercial buildings. Under the Workers Compensation Act, commercial property owners are required to maintain any land “being used as a workplace in a manner that ensures the health and safety of persons at or near the workplace.”

If your work disturbs asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), you and your workers face a risk of exposure to asbestos. That’s why WorkSafeBC’s prevention officers are conducting planned inspections of commercial demolition and renovation worksites to ensure prime contractors, hazardous-materials consultants, abatement contractors, and demolition contractors are properly informed and equipped to safely remove ACMs. The officers are ensuring that the whole process, from start to finish, is done in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

What are the risks?

From a professional standpoint, the consequences of

improper handling and disposal of asbestos are serious. Not dealing with asbestos properly can result in WorkSafeBC fines or Stop Work Orders, which will harm your business through lost hours, blown deadlines, and cancelled projects. And if word gets out that you cut corners and don’t take asbestos seriously, it could harm your professional reputation.

Professional reputation aside, what about the health of you and your workers? Exposure to asbestos is the number one cause of death for workers in the construction industry.

It can lead to devastating health complications later in life including: mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and more.

If you’re an employer, you’re responsible for your workers’ health and safety, and that includes protecting them from asbestos exposure.

Follow the protocols to identify asbestos properly and remove it safely, and comply with required work procedures.

You have a responsibility to do your job, do it right and protect everyone from the dangers of asbestos.

We’re here to help You can find the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Guideline and a variety of resources to help you learn more about how to prevent occupational asbestos exposure at worksafebc.com/asbestos.

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seven per cent, so obviously there’s lots of room for improvement.”

In its recently released National Summary covering the years 2018 to 2027, BuildForce projected that the present skilled labour shortage that is impacting c o m p a n i e s a c ro s s t h e nation will continue to worsen.

In the summary of the BuildForce Canada report, Bill Ferreira, the group’s Executive Director said the industry has to take steps to head of f a potent ia l labour crisis.

“This decade, Canada needs as many as 277,000 c o n s t r u c t i o n w o rk e r s to meet labour demands and counter rising retirements,” he said. “With these challenges in mind, the industry will need to step up recruitment efforts and do all it can to encourage far more new Canadians, women, and Indigenous people to join Ca nada’s constr uction workforce.”

For Fairley, while progress has been made, the present small percentage of female involvement is an obvious sign that there’s still plenty of room for

WorkSafeBC and the Council of Construction Associations area always working to ensure construction workers are as safe as possible

One of the initiative’s primary goals is to have women make up 10 per cent of BC’s construction trades by the year 2028

improvement.

“T here’s no escapi ng t he fact t h at t he older segment of our industry is leaving which creates a real potential for women,” she concludes. We’re now acutely feel i ng wh at a labour shortage does to construction and it’s not a problem you’re going to fix by looking at only 50 per cent of the population, you simply have to put it on the table for the other 50 per cent as well, make it an option and women will recognize it and take it.”

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DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS A HALLMARK FOR ISLAND WEST COAST DEVELOPMENTS LTD. Award Winning Company Building Projects All Across Vancouver Island

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ANAIMO – Design-Build projects continue to be the major calling card for Island West Coast Developments Ltd. (IWCD).

Clients have the award winning Nanaimo-based construction team work with them throughout the entire building process – from concept to design to costing to construction to completion and everything in between. It’s a service customers appreciate, as IWCD’s team handles every aspect of a project, and consistently brings buildings to completion on time and on budget.

Patrick Brandreth, Manager of Pre-Construction and Business Development, says “We like this delivery method. We feel it’s the best value for the client and ultimately strengthens our relationship at the end of the day.

We’re able to flush out a lot of inconsistencies and conflicts in the drawings at an early stage, thereby avoiding costly mistakes at the time of construction.

“T hrough our involvement in the early stages of the project’s development, we are able to drive the design to fit the owners’ budget, and by providing multiple budgets throughout the various stages of the design process, we are able to limit the amount of cost overruns at the time of tender.”

“We also assist our customers by putting price tags on individual design decisions,” he adds.

“It’s hard to make decisions related to design without knowing the cost implications, that’s where

91 Chapel Street is a much anticipated project in downtown Nanaimo we can help.”

2019 has been another busy year for IWCD, as they’ve had three major projects finish in the last several months.

A new Tofino RCMP building, a two-year project to construct new bu i ld i ngs a nd renovate existing ones at North Island College in Campbell River, and several buildings at Belmont Market in Langford have all been completed this year.

T he fi rm is also gea ri ng up for the completion of 91 Chapel, a live/work condominium

project in downtown Nanaimo, and Rainbow Gardens, a 33-unit seniors housing and care facility currently wrapping up in Port Alberni.

The company continues to grow exponentially, with over 230 employees on the payroll between IWCD, IWC Excavation, and their new siding division. Brandreth says that division was created similarly to IWC Excavation.

“We were having problems getting competitive pricing and getting trades on site when we needed them,” he

The new Tofino RCMP building is over 12,000 square feet, and features a west coast design

recalls. “We recognized that in these busy times, finding siders was getting tougher and tougher, and given the new energy code requirements that some projects are now being built to, the trade as a whole is getting more complex.”

Senior Project Manager Bonnie Hunter, who also handles IWCD’s marketing and training in-house notes the company’s Victoria office is moving in December, from 967 Capella Drive to a 1,500 square foot unit on Leigh Road, in Langford. While

the majority of their projects are north of the Malahat, IWCD maintains a dedicated crew of carpenters and office staff in Victoria to service that market.

The Belmont Market development in Langford is one such project, which recently wrapped up its third phase. IWCD has been working on the seven commercial retail buildings with WA Architects and Crombie REIT since February 2018 at the old Belmont Secondary School property.

Hu nter, who ra n t he project with Superintendent Mike Grounds, says the Tofino RCMP project is the town’s new public safety building.

“It’s over 12,000 square feet, which is a big space for Tofino, but they do deal with the whole west coast area from there,” she says. “The project was just under two years, and there were lots of challenges. The design is very west coast, and it doesn’t look much like a jail, for sure.”

North Island College is next to Timberline Secondary high school on Dogwood Street in Campbell River. T he project was a challenge for PM Jessica Kologie and Superintendent Ray Ingram, as it included constructing five new buildings and renovating another three spaces. A big commercial kitchen was built for culinary training, and shops for mechanics, carpentry and electrical instruction.

“It was a big project, with lots of phasing, and there was the whole school aspect as well,” she says.

“We had a big push through the summer months so that classes could open by September.”

91 Chapel is a much-anticipated project that is targeting the end of the year for a completion date.

“The project has been challenging and fun at the same time,” she says, adding Tina Brooks is the Project Manager and Paul Mor neau i s t h e S ite S u p e rintendent, who both have done an excellent job keeping this project on schedule. It has 61 units, including a combination of one- and two-bedroom condos and live/work spaces. The six- storey building includes underground parking.

“It’s all wood-frame construction, and the top floor units have rooftop patios,” she says. “They have great views of the ocean on the Chapel Street side.”

Projects currently underway include a new gymnasium for Aspengrove School in Nanaimo, Li nda’s Place, a n a ffordable housing complex for head injury survivors in Campbell River and a mini storage facility at Millstream in Langford.

Brandreth has been with the company for the past five years.

His w ife, Savanna, is a Project Manager, and has recently

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A view from above of North Island College in Campbell River returned from maternity leave.

They are being mentored to eventually take over the company, pioneered by her parents, Greg and Troy-Anne Constable.

“The Constables have done an excellent job establishing the company’s presence on Vancouver Island” he says “They have built a talented and dedicated team which now allows them to begin taking a step back to enjoy the fruits of their labour.”

P r ior to I WCD, Bra nd ret h came from the venture capital sector where he was involved with building, restructuring and financing public mining companies.

“Running companies across different sectors have their similarities, but in order for me to be successful in this venture I have to re-invent myself and learn the construction side of this business, which I’m still learning every day,” he notes. “I’m fortunate that I can surround myself with the team we have in place and lean on them for their knowledge which certainly makes the process that much more fluid, it’s not going to happen overnight.”

In the meantime while that transition is taking place, Brandreth is tasked with taking projects from concept through the pre-construction process. That includes working with various local governments to obtain necessary permits and coordinating teams of designers.

“Through our involvement in the early stages of the project’s development, we are able to drive the design to fit the owners’ budget.”

PATRICK BRANDRETH, MANAGER OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, IWCD

From there, the estimating and project management team takes over, managing and coordinating construction crews to take the project to completion.

“Due to the recent construction boom in the last few years, I’ve been less focused on business development and more focused on pre-construction,” he notes. ”Because we’re a design-build firm, we have quite a few projects in all different stages of approvals throughout different jurisdictions. It’s important we stay focused on moving the projects through design and the approval process on budget, because at the end of the day our interest as a company is in the construction, we simply offer these additional services as a value add.

“Every city has its different challenges, and that part of it we can’t control,” he says. “What we can do is make sure our projects come in under budget, and do everything possible on our

Belmont Market in Langford was built by Island West Coast Developments end to speed the project up.”

Brandreth is forecasting a strong 2020.

T he Green Rock Industrial Park in Central Nanaimo, which was started by IWCD and partners, has now been completely sold out, with construction continuing on various lots. Brandreth was involved in rezoning the final, third phase, which includes nine lots.

One of the projects, Garry Oak Park, is a hybrid warehouse/office space that is proving popular.

“It includes individual warehouse spaces with office spaces and commercial/retail storefronts, and is currently under

construction,” he says. “VI Granite is just about to move into starting construction, and another project is just getting its building permit. Another couple of lots aren’t under construction yet, but we’re working on the design.”

T he much-anticipated Madill City Centre project continues to move forward as well.

Brandreth has been working on that project, which includes an extension of Kenworth Road that connects with Labieux Road, for the past three years.

“This is a challenging project because it was the old Madill site, and there were a lot of environmental factors,” he says. “We

had to re-do the zoning, purchase other city-owned land, amalgamate the land we purchased from the city, then divide it up into seven different lots. It’s in the registration stage now.”

Severa l ca r dea lersh ips have com m itted to relocati n g t hei r op erat ion s t here, a nd a h i g h-r i se re sid ent i a l component is also included.

“It’s been a great project,” he notes. “It has taken a long time, but at the end of the day, it really complements the area. The road we put through will be very functional, and a nice traffic outlet that includes a round-a-bout.” www.iwcd.ca

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issued a statement along with industry partners including the BCCA, Industry Training Authority, WorkSafeBC and LNG Canada.

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MAZZEI ELECTRIC PLUGGED IN THROUGHOUT THE PROVINCE Electrical Contracting Firm Celebrating 25 Years In Business

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A NA I MO – Mazzei Electric is plugged i n throughout British Columbia, and owner Ben Mazzei wouldn’t have it any other way.

While headquarters remain in Nanaimo, Mazzei Electric has offices in Victoria, Fort St. John and its newest location, Kelowna.

Now in its 25 th year, the electrical contracting company provides certified electricians for a wide variety of industrial, commercial and residential services.

All of their electricians are certified journeymen or registered electrical apprentices, and have a fleet of stocked vans providing installation, upgrades, re p a i rs a n d re novat ion s to customers in the markets they serve.

It’s been eight years since Ben took the torch from his father, Frank, who founded the company in 1994, and continued to build on his relationship-first philosophy with clients.

There are now 200 employees throughout the four branches.

“As a teenager I thought I’d never want to be an electrician, and definitely never wanted to own a business,” Ben laughs.

“But now we’re 10 times the size we were when we took it over, and we’ve managed growth of between 20-50 per cent every year.” Ben adds, “we’ve worked really hard to build a foundation in the company to manage the growth and to keep things rolling.”

In 2017 CPA Roger Perry joined the company as CFO, followed soon thereafter by Manager of Pre-Construction, Doug Panton. That year, Mazzei grew by 40 per cent and quickly added Estimators, Purchasers, a Corporate Safety Advisor and a Corporate Control ler. T he company has invested heavily

Ben Mazzei is the owner of Mazzei Electric, with offices in Nanaimo, Victoria, Kelowna and Fort St. John in business technology with new accounting and payroll software, project estimating and management systems and has been successful in automating and integrating many of the processes which help to manage the business.

CFO Roger Perry says, “Ben’s ahead of the curve for sure. He has the vision to want to invest in technology and people.

We have great resolution on our business and it is driving improvements across our whole process right now. It’s really exciting to be here at this time.”

Faced with a growing footprint and volume of projects, Stuart Cuthbert joined the company as Director of Operations in mid-2019.

Ben notes, “We are getting interest in the company from

some very talented people and it is adding to our momentum.”

T he latest addition is Roch Beadoin. He brings decades of experience in electrical project management and is the manager in Kelowna where Mazzei Electric opened their branch this month.

Others have noticed, too, as M a zzei E lect r ic wa s n a med 2019 Business of the Year at the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, following 2018, when it was named Trades Company of the Year at the same event.

In Kelowna the company is working on the 193-unit Elliot Road Apartments complex, and Mazzei says they already have a year and a half worth of work booked in the area.

I n Fo r t S t J o h n , M a z z e i i s w ra p p i n g u p p ro j e c t s a t

Northern Lights College and the massive Brandt Tractor dealership and is working on the new North East Elementary school.

T hey compa ny i s en ga ged in literally dozens of projects from Tahsis to Victoria and runs dedicated service departments in both Victoria and Nanaimo.

Ma zzei says, “Most of ou r project managers are under 40 years of age: We’re young, progressive and aggressive. We are continuing on from my Dad, as we put our customers first, and we build long-standing relationships with our clients. And when we go into new markets, we look for local management, site supervision and the labour force. We’re looking to get established quickly and have a strong, local presence. Some p e o pl e a re s k e p t i c a l a b o u t

electrical contractors that come in to a town and do one job and move on, but that’s not us.”

The company is positioned for more growth due to its strong executive tea m, a nd Mazzei notes t he f i r m has received WorkSafe BC’s Core Certific at ion , it s h i g h e s t l e ve l of certification.

“We’re cont i nu i ng to look into new markets and opportunities,” Mazzei says. “We’ve already got enough work secured that we’re going to see 25 per cent growth again next year.

We are always looking for top performers to join our team.”

They are members of the Electrical Contractors Association of BC, the Canadian Home Builders Association and Vancouver Island Construction Association. www.mazzeielectric.com

Serving Vancouver Island, Northern BC and the Okanagan.

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STEVE MARSHALL FORD HOSTING LINCOLN REVEAL NOVEMBER 27 New Line-up Guaranteed To Please

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ANAIMO – Steve Marshall Ford is revealing something new on November 27.

It’s the Lincoln line’s top four Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV’s), in a soft introduction event called the Lincoln Reveal.

Rob Willoughby, who has been at the dealership for 18 years - the past 6 as the top Lincoln salesman in BC - says all of the new vehicles “are incredible products.”

The stars of the 2020 Lincoln Reveal will all be in attendance: the Aviator, Nautilus, Corsair and Navigator.

T he Av iator is a m id-sized lu x u ry SU V, for up to seven passengers.

“We’re looking at a vehicle that will be available in a plugin hybrid in the near future, and has a standard 400 horsepower, 3-litre, twin turbo V-6 engine,” he notes. “It’s absolutely world class, with an incredible interior that offers up to 32 position sizes and seating options. It’s a beautiful, beautiful automobile.”

Willoughby says they’ve already had one in the store, and sold it within 24 hours, and have another on the floor now.

“They are going to be very, very hot,” he says. “We’ll obviously try to keep one until the Reveal event November 27.”

The Nautilus is also a mid-sized unit, for up to five passengers.

“It is proudly built in Canada, and has many of the same features as the Aviator,” he adds.

The Corsair is also for five passengers, but it is a sub-compact SUV. “This model year will be available with 2 and 2.3 litre turbo-charged engines, and will be available as a plug-in hybrid later on,” he notes, adding he believes the plug-in vehicles are starting to gain traction in the marketplace.

Rob Willoughby has been Steve Marshall Ford’s top selling Lincoln Sales Representative for the past six years “We’re going the plug-in route, as opposed to the full-on hybrid,” he observes. “They’re good for 47 km in range, with the ability to switch over to gasoline mode once if it gets very low on the battery, so the driver can switch back and forth with the motor running as they go.”

The full-size Navigator seats seven passengers and can tow up to 8,600 pounds. It comes i n s m a l l , m e d iu m , c ompact-medium and large editions.

“It is the highest rated SUV out there in the market right now, according to Consumer Reports and other rating agencies,” he says, add i n g it come s w it h twin-turbo V-6, 450 horsepower engines. “And it comes with an

Lincoln’s Aviator, Nautilus, Corsair and Navigator SUVs all come with strong reviews

all-aluminum body, just like our F-150 trucks.”

Willoughby adds that all of the vehicles are all-wheel drive and come with the “360 co-pilot, an all-around safety feature, cruise control and autonomous emergency braking.

“They all have the ability to come to a full stop with just the emergency brake,” Willoughby states. “They also come with Accident Avoidance technology that assists drivers to maneuver around a vehicle in case of a possible rear-end collision.

“T hey also have Lane Centering Control as well,” he adds.

“In layman’s terms, when it’s in cruise control, it gives the driver the ability, in a worst-case

scenario if they happen to fall asleep at the wheel, the technology will guide the vehicle itself for 15 seconds. At that point, if there is no response from the driver, it will bring the vehicle to a safe stop on its own.”

Willoughby says these Lincoln vehicles include Revel Audio, “Harman Kardon’s highest level of audio equipment that needs to be heard to be believed.”

A l l of t he new SU Vs come with the “Lincoln Way” app, which, amongst other things, allows owners to “remote start the vehicle, right from a smart phone, from anywhere. For example, I was in Mexico last winter, and remote-started my car here in Canada.”

Willoughby adds that if Lincoln customers live within 50 km of the dealership, they offer pickup and drop-off service.

“If they’re more than 50 km, they’re guaranteed a Lincoln loaner car as part of the Lincoln commitment as well,” he adds.

He even has his own special spin, which he calls a “Lincoln Discovery Drive”.

“If a customer is interested in a Lincoln, we set up a Lincoln for them for 24 hours, give them a full tank of gas and customized evening out for two,” he says, adding they’ll need to call him at the dealership at 250758-7311 to take advantage of the offer. www.nanaimolincoln.com

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MAJOR MILESTONE SPARKS BRANDING CHANGE AT LONE WOLF INTERIORS “I always want to mold my style to whatever my

Interior Designer Kara Hihn Brings Unique, Individualistic Approach to Home Design

client needs, but I also work hard to make each project unique. I try not to reuse any ideas,

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ANAIMO - With Lone Wolf Interiors, ever y home is an original piece

of art.

As owner Kara Hihn approaches her 10th year in the interior design industry, she decided to rebrand her business, formerly known as Block Interior Design.

“I changed the name to Lone Wolf Interiors this summer,” she said. “The company went through some transitions, moving from Parksville to Nanaimo, and I wanted to come up with a new name and brand that more closely represented what I do and who I am.”

The new name helps to differentiate herself in the design world. As an independent individual, Hihn brings a unique personal touch to the industry, with an unconventional approach to the creative process.

“I always want to mold my style to whatever my client needs, but I also work hard to make each project unique,” she says. “I try not to reuse any ideas, finishes, or anything I’ve used in other projects, unless it’s specifically requested. I really like to push

finishes, or anything I’ve used in other projects, unless it’s specifically requested. I really like to push the boundaries, and be more creative and bold, rather than conservative.”

Examples of spaces decorated by Lone Wolf Interiors the boundaries, and be more creative and bold, rather than conservative.”

Lone Wolf Interiors also has a reputation for a hands-on design process. Hihn intentionally limits the number of projects she takes on (which are located all over the Island), in order to ensure that each client receives her full creative attention.

Hihn founded the business, an interior design company which specializes in residential renovation and new construction,

in 2013.

Born and raised in Alberta, she graduated from the Art Institute of Vancouver with an Interior Design Diploma in 2010. Upon graduating, she worked in Vancouver for a couple years before moving to the Island.

“I was mostly doing cabinetry at the time, but when people found out about my diploma, they started asking about what interior design services I could offer,” she says.

She decided to pursue interior design work full time, and went out on her own. She worked out of her home as she built a client base, then moved into a studio she designed located in Parksville.

After realizing that many clients preferred to have onsite meetings, and were located in Nanaimo, she decided to relocate to the city. Today, she operates on an appointment only schedule.

KARA HIHN

“I do full packages instead of an hourly rate,” she says. “This works well with my business model, as I also sell blinds and furniture in addition to design services.”

As a new service, Hihn is offeri ng compl i menta ry bl i nd quotes in addition to her design packages.

Lone Wolf Interiors is a onewoman operation, so Hihn is always personally working with her clients.

“From client feedback, I’ve noticed that a lot of customers find me approachable and easy to work with,” she says.

For Hihn, interior design has become more of a passion than a job.

“I love my job, and I care for my customers,” she says. “Designing spaces in your home can be a really stressful process, and there’s usually a lot of money involved, so it helps to give that

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Hihn believes that this philosophy has been key to her success.

Now that Lone Wolf Interiors has a solid client base, she has established herself as a successful woman in the construction industry.

In the coming years, Hihn hopes to continue to offer high-quality personable interior design service. “I’m always looking at expanding my supplier base and giving my clients more options, but other than that, I’m content to offer the same consistent services.” www.lonewolfinteriors.ca

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BERRY SINTNICOLAAS TAKES OVER JBL CUSTOM HOMES Business Partners Take Full Ownership of JBL, Continue With Winning Formula

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UNCAN - After buying out business partner John Neefs, Berry and Jenny Sintnicolaas are now the sole owners of JBL Custom Homes.

Founded about 45 years ago, JBL has been creating top-tier custom homes in the Cowichan Valley, including Duncan, Cobble Hill, Lake Cowichan, Mill Bay and Maple Bay. Berry and his wife Jenny bought into the company in 2001 after one of the founders stepped aside. The partners ran the company together until John’s recent retirement. As of this August, Berry and Jenny each own 50 per cent of the company.

Since taking over, Berry has been careful to maintain the attention to detail and quality of workmanship that has been the foundation for JBL’s sterling reputation.

Recently, the company has built a strong relationship with Pacific Homes, which offers completely customizable prefabricated home packages.

“I’ve known the previous owner of Pacific, as well as current partner Grant McKinnon since junior high school,” says Berry.

Each home is built with careful attention to detail “ W hen he f i rst approached me about using their product, I actually said no. But the salesman that we currently deal with was persistent, and I eventually heard him out.

“Their product is especially useful with the new energy codes.

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“We have friends and relatives who are also experienced in home building and carpentry.

When they would visit the house, both during construction and once finished, they all commented, without fail, on the great quality of the workmanship from

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“We’re very proud of our customer satisfaction rate. With some guys I talk to, they can see satisfaction rates as low as 40 per cent in this industry. From conversations I have with clients, we’re sitting around 90 per cent.

Homeowner Hugh Sutherland states, “if we were to build another home next year, we would only talk to Berry to get the job done for us.”

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bring to the table is better than what we can do on-site, and more affordable. We’ve done about a dozen homes for them so far.”

Pacific brings a customizable approach to mo du l a r home

building that meshes well with JBL’s approach. Besides this new business stream, Berry has been careful to keep the JBL brand consistent, maintaining the company’s sterling reputation in the Cowichan Valley.

“I probably do more volume than John did, but that’s more a sign

of the times than anything else,” he says. “The way we do things hasn’t changed much, and that consistency is paying off for us.”

The company focuses on three m a i n a reas: custom homes, renovations, and additions. On each project, Berry and his team pay close attention to each detail

of the build, keeping clients in the loop to ensure customer satisfaction. “ We’re ver y pro u d of o u r customer satisfaction rate,” he says. “With some guys I talk to, they can see satisfaction rates as low as 40 per cent in this industry.

From conversations I have with clients, we’re sitting around 90 per cent. With 90 per cent of our customers, I can meet up with them a year or two later and have a coffee or beer, and our relationship is great. They’re happy with our home for years after it’s complete.”

One client of Berry’s, Hugh Sutherland, was so enthusiastic about his JBL custom home that he decided to join the JBL team as an employee.

“Hugh was a very happy customer,” says Berry. “We were hired to build a recreational vacation home on the lake for him, and when he saw their finished home, he liked it so much he decided to retire, making it their permanent home. Since then, he’s taken on a part time job with us, taking care of some of the promotional ends of our business.”

Sutherland first discovered JBL thanks to a recommendation from his neighbour.

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With 90 per cent of our customers, I can meet up with them a year or two later and have a coffee or beer, and our relationship is great. They’re happy with our home for years after it’s complete.”

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me at the build-site. About a year later, Berry and John came out to meet with us. We agreed to start the house on a handshake, and the paperwork came later.”

As building progressed, Sutherland was more than satisfied with the construction process.

“Berry was incredible as our builder,” he continues. “At the time of the design and build, we were actually living outside of Canada, three time zones away.

“Berry was easy to reach by email; he is an early-morning email warrior! He’s also easy to reach any time during the day by cell phone or text. He is a good listener, and was great at offering suggestions (whether solicited or not). I’ve found him to be very flexible with unexpected changes on short notice. He was patient with us during the whole build and as it was our first design/build, we often didn’t know what we didn’t know. We would visit the build-site once per month, and Berry would meet us with his list of questions and decisions to be made. Within two or three hours, we were gone again for another month. Berry carried us easily through the journey.”

After moving in, Sutherland noticed that visitors were constantly offering positive comments on the workmanship found throughout the home.

“We have friends and relatives who are also experienced in home building and carpentry,” he remarks. “When they would visit the house, both during construction and once finished, they all commented, without fail, on the great quality of the workmanship from framing to finishing.

“Some would say when they arrived, ‘I hope you don’t mind if I offer you some comments for improvements or issues.’ After going through the house, they would leave by saying ‘Wow, your builder must be really good because not only did I not find issues, but it’s one of the best built homes I have seen!’

“My wife and I absolutely love the home and we plan to keep this home in the family for generations; our adult children agree with this plan!”

John Frith, a member of the design and sales team at McPherson Cabinetry, has been working with JBL for a number of years as their go-to cabinet supplier.

“Over the years, I’ve noticed that Berry does an incredible job managing a project,” he says. “In this kind of industry, selecting, managing, and scheduling sub trades can be compared to herding cats.

Berry does a particularly good job of it, and maintains a very positive atmosphere on his job sites.”

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Along with their reliable team of sub trades, JBL is able to make dream homes a reality walking onto a worksite.

“It’s not inconsequential,” he maintains. “The homeowner is aware of what’s going on with the worksite, and if the plumber or electrician or tile setter is enthusiastic and doing a good job, it makes things go better.

“Berry has the ability to manage with minimum friction, which is a really valuable skill. It’s not the kind of thing they can teach you in school.”

Another strength that Frith has noticed after years of working with Berry is his willingness to give careful attention to projects

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“Sometimes, people who have been general contracting for as long as Berry can fall prey to a ‘don’t bother me with the small stuff’ attitude,” he remarks. “Berry doesn’t turn anyone away. He’s interested in assisting people with their project no matter the size.”

Frith concludes, “If you’ve had a bad general contractor, you know why you pay the money for a good one. Things can go sideways so fast in the construction industry.

I count myself quite lucky to be working with a general contractor like Berry.”

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DEFENDANT 0883935 BC Ltd 105-6388 Bay St, West Vancouver, BC PLAINTIFF D W Stewart Investment Corporation CLAIM $233,041 DEFENDANT Aebig Fine Finishing Ltd 7040 Aulds Rd, Lantzville, BC PLAINTIFF V I Camelot Homes Ltd CLAIM $31,305 DEFENDANT Afab Greenhouse Construction 3431 Willerton Rd, Victoria, BC PLAINTIFF Slegg Building Materials CLAIM $15,195 DEFENDANT Arrowsmith Roofing Ltd 2767 Powder Point Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC PLAINTIFF Zimmer, Julie Anne CLAIM $7,012

DEFENDANT Arrowsmith Roofing Ltd 2767 Powder Point Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC PLAINTIFF Milner Group Ventures Inc CLAIM $11,178 DEFENDANT Bill Howich Chrysler Ltd 906 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC PLAINTIFF Erwin, Colleen CLAIM $23,208 DEFENDANT Bill Howich RV 2777 Island Highway North, Campbell River, BC PLAINTIFF Erwin, Colleen CLAIM $23,208 DEFENDANT Caddy Shack Drive Inn PO Box 1905, Neepawa, MB PLAINTIFF Admiralty Leasing Inc CLAIM $5,676 DEFENDANT Cheviot Products Inc 200-5611 Cooney Rd, Richmond, BC PLAINTIFF Verity Construction Ltd CLAIM $17,500 DEFENDANT

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Colwood Langford Auto Supply 91 Glacier St, Coquitlam, BC PLAINTIFF McIlwrick, Lennie CLAIM $5,260 DEFENDANT DME Organic Solutions Inc 302 59 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC PLAINTIFF Perejma, Paul Alexander CLAIM $38,746 DEFENDANT Habanero Homes Ltd 2-177 Fourth St, Duncan, BC PLAINTIFF Titan GMS GP Inc CLAIM $101,000 DEFENDANT Infused Seed Ball Ltd PO Box 61815 RPO Oceanside, Parksville, BC PLAINTIFF 0829415 BC Ltd CLAIM $14,036 DEFENDANT Knighco Industries Ltd 500 North Tower 5811 Cooney Rd, Richmond, BC PLAINTIFF MGM Mechanical Ltd CLAIM $14,521 DEFENDANT Menor Brothers Contracting Inc

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9971 Seventh St, Sidney, BC PLAINTIFF Slegg Building Materials CLAIM $6,925 DEFENDANT Paldi Brother Developments Ltd 5905 Paldi Rd, Duncan, BC PLAINTIFF Slegg Building Materials CLAIM $9,132 DEFENDANT Paradigm Autoworks Ltd 3030a Nanaimo St, Victoria, BC PLAINTIFF Barnes, Brian CLAIM $35,216 DEFENDANT Perma Construction Ltd 200-911 Yates St, Victoria, BC PLAINTIFF Vic City Excavating Ltd CLAIM $178,302 DEFENDANT Queen Of Angels School Society 2085 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan, BC PLAINTIFF ECC European Clean Company Ltd CLAIM $6,100 DEFENDANT Royal Pacific Millworks Ltd 211-2031 Malaview Ave, Sidney, BC PLAINTIFF Watershed Plumbing And Gas

CLAIM $7,429 DEFENDANT RV Legacy Development Ltd 1626 Garnet Rd, Victoria, BC PLAINTIFF Strata Plan VIS2035 CLAIM $10,205 DEFENDANT Save On Septic Services Inc 2753 Charlotte Rd, Duncan, BC PLAINTIFF Pearce, George CLAIM $32,911 DEFENDANT St Vincents Bay Industries Ltd 500 North Tower 5811 Cooney Rd, Richmond, BC PLAINTIFF MGM Mechanical Ltd CLAIM $14,521 DEFENDANT Sterling Cross Defense Systems Corp 301-2031 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC PLAINTIFF International Cartridge Corporation CLAIM $29,173 DEFENDANT Stuffy Riders Enterprises Ltd 203-815 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC PLAINTIFF Torke Entertainment Corp CLAIM $35,266

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NORTH ISLAND The Port Hardy Chamber of Com merce recent ly held its 47 t h A nnual Business Excellence Awards and announced this year’s winners. Pacificanna, the second marijuana dispensary to open in Port Hardy, was the recipient of the New Business of the Year Award; North Island Veterinary Hospital was presented with the Mid-Size Business of the Year Award; Keltic Seafoods won out in both Large Business of the Year and Workplace of the Year categories; Wolven IT was the recipient of the Small Business of the Year Award; and Café Guido was presented with the Restaurant of the Year Award.

Hardy Bay Senior Citizen’s Society was named Non-Profit Organization of the Year; Cape Scott Water Taxi/North Coast Shuttle was presented with the Tourism Operator of the Year Award; and Cluxewe Resort was named Hospitality Operator of the Year.

Macandale’s welcomes Aaron Melnick of MCV Powersports to their staff at 8640 Wollason Street in Port Hardy.

Port Hardy-based artist Tim Alfred was recently presented with a People’s Choice Award at the third biennial Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP). Alfred was one of 52 finalists from across Canada taking part in the exhibition and won one of ten prizes presented at the event.

The Port McNeill & District Ch a m b er of Com m erc e a nnounced it will hold its annual business awards Gala early in the New Year and will soon start receiving nomination forms.

CAMPBELL RIVER Campbell River Chamber of Commerce has a new board of d irectors: Brian Assu, Ch ief

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- We Wai Kai First Nation; Chris Roberts, Chief - Wei Wai Kum First Nation; Lorrie Bewza, Rotarian - Retired Auto Industry; Chris Callanan, Regional Manager - North Island Employment Foundations Society; A rtur Ciastkowski, Publisher - The Campbell River Mirror; Tamara Clandening, Commercial Account Executive - Waypoint Insurance; Claire Daguerre, Owner - Sessions Bistro & Spin Room; Cody Daguerre, Owner - Sessions Bistro & Spin Room; Patricia Davis, President - TAP Bookkeeping Solutions Ltd.; Ian Emery, Contract Manager, North Island - Mosaic Forest Management; Mary Malinski, Ticket Centre & Rentals Coordinator - Tidemark Theatre; Ali Mayboudi, Chair - School of Business, North Island College; Jennifer Peschke, Area Forester - Mosaic Forest Management; Dr. Jim Powell, CEO - BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences; Chris Read, Communications Manager - MOWI Canada West; Te r r y S to r ey, A t m o s p h e r e Architect – Fyidoctors and Stephen Watson, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor - BC Hydro.

Odyssey Computers h a s merged with IZCO Technology Solutions at 780E 13 th Avenue.

All staff, including the ownership team will remain with the company following the merger. IZCO is currently located in the Odyssey office at 780E 13th Avenue but will be moving on December 1st to a new store at

645 11th Avenue. Both companies are now under the IZCO Technology Solutions brand.

A Cut Above Design Group has added Carrissa Jochimski and Patty Cameron to its team of hair stylists at 97A Shoppers Row. Ph a r m a save Wi l low Poi nt introduces Alex and Craig to its team of pharmacists at Unit 101 – 2276 South Island Highway. Alex graduated from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences with a PharmD while Craig graduated from the University of Br it ish Colu mbia Facu lty of Pha rma-ceutica l Sciences in 2007.

Re/Max Check Realty welcomes Nicole Ramm to its team of real estate professionals at 950 Isla nd H ig hway. Nicole began her real estate career in 2011 and recently returned to the Campbell River community.

Bill Howich Chrysler announces that Erica Fast is the top salesperson of the month for the dealership at 2777 North Island Highway. Justin Lynn is the top salesperson of the month at Bill Howich RV & Marine at 1632 Coulter Road.

Needle & Arts is celebrating its 20 th anniversary at 990 Shoppers Row. The show sells knitting yarn, accessories, pottery, gifts and more.

Cavallo Aesthetics & Day Spa marked its first anniversary by giving back to the Anne Elmore Transition House. The family owned and operated shop donated 50 per cent of the earnings from every service they provided on November 1 st and 2 nd to the charity. The business is run by Liz Billings and her daughters Sydney and Hayley.

T he BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences (BC CAHS) recently attained International Standards Organization (ISO) accreditation, an internationally recognized certification sta nd a rd. T he cer t i f icat ion standards that BC CAHS now upholds requires that the company’s samples are tested by more than one scientist within the lab (on the same gear to mitigate equipment impacting test results) and are independent ly te s te d at a not her l a b somewhere else in the world to confirm results. BC CAHS was a lso recently awa rded a grant through the BC Salmon Re storat ion and Innovat ion F und to constr uct a wet lab

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Three Campbell River businesses were recently presented w i t h a w a rd s a t t h e a n n u a l To u r i s m Va n c o u v e r I s l a n d Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Island Joy Rides was the recipient of the Remarkable Experience of the Year Award; Sherry Heggie of Campbell River Whale Watching wa s presented w it h t he Tourism Employee of the Year Award; and True Key Hotels & Resorts was the recipient of the Employer of the Year Award.

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COMOX VALLEY Best Western The Westerly Hotel was presented with the Best Western Hotels & Resorts Director’s Award last month for maintaining outstanding quality standards. The award recognizes hotels under the Best Western brand that score in the top 20 per cent of over 2,100 North American hotels in quality assurance scores.

Javier Acevedo and Brian Ducedre have opened Javier’s Latin Cuisine for business in Courtenay at 307B – 14 t h Street. T he restaurants interior features bright colors and South American artifacts like mosaic-tiled mirrors and features Colombian inspired cuisine.

Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre is celebrating its 60th anniversary at 41040 Gold River Highway.

Sheila and Chris Rivers opened Coast Range Cannabis for business on October 30th at 221C Church

Street. The shop is the Comox Val ley’s only local ly owned and operated recreational cannabis retailer.

Christiaan de Vries and Josh Muller have teamed up to open Wip Climbing at 780 – 30th Street in Courtenay. De Vries is a geologist who owns Gneiss Climbing in Kelowna, while Muller is a professional climber who owns Bolder Climbing in Calgary.

Re/Max Ocean Pacific Realty a n nou nced that Denny Featherstone has joined the team of realtors in their Comox office at 282 Anderton Road.

The Comox Valley Glacier Kings appointed Jeff Dubois as the new Head Coach and General Manager of the team, taking over from Jordan Kamprath who led the team for the last season and 12 games this season.

Dubois has spent the past two seasons as assistant coach and assistant general manager with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

The Village of Cumberland has appointed Tanalee Hesse as its new interim Chief Administrative Officer, while the Village looks for a p er m a nent C AO.

Tanalee was most recently the CAO for the Village of Hazelton.

Berwick Comox Valley was recently presented with the 2019 International Council on Active Aging (ICA A) NuStep Beacon Award, which recognizes the Top 25 ‘Best In Wellness’ senior living comm u n i t i e s f ro m a c ro s s North America. The ICAA is responsible for leading, defining and connection the active-aging industry.

Brian McLean Chevrolet Buick GMC announces that Kary Zimmerman is the top salesperson of the month for the dealership at 2145 Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay.

Terry Chester, a Comox resident and former member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, was recently awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by the Lieutenant Governor of BC Janet Austin. Chester was honoured for his tireless volunteering including the Cubs and Scouts, the Air Cadets, the Comox Valley Community Foundation, Boomer’s Legacy, the Walk for Alzheimer’s, the 55+ BC Games and the Air Force Museum.

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SpaceGain storage has opened for busi ness i n Port Alberni at 4747 Tebo Avenue. The new storage facility has been created to be self-serve, with members receiving a key card to access their unit a ny ti me between 6 a m and 10 pm every day. The company offers both indoor and outdoor access to units and every space is temperature controlled.

Royal LePage Port Alberni Pacific Rim Realty welcomes Chelsea Lintott to its team as a Realtor and Pam Hagen to its team as its new Office Manager.

Royal LePage Pacific Rim Realty is at 4505 Victoria Quay.

Brian McLean Chevrolet Buick GMC congratulates Malinda Mazzocchi on being the top salesperson for the month at 2145 Cliffe Avenue.

Work BC Employ ment Services welcomes Karly Blats to the team as the new Wage Subsidy Coordinator for its Port Alberni office at 4805-B Mar Street.

The King Edward Liquor Store recently celebrated its 5 th year in business at 3684 3rd Avenue.

TOFINOUCLUELET Ucluelet Co-op is opening a pharmacy in the store at 1685 Peninsula Road.

Meanwhile, Tofino Co-op has hired Susan van Dalen as its new Human Resources Advisor. Tofino Co-op is at 140 First Street.

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A new Express & G O re c y c l i n g s t a t i o n w a s unveiled recently at 620 Industrial Way. The recycling centre is powered by solar energy and is housed in a repurposed shipping container.

PARKSVILLEQUALICUM Final Approach Restaurant is currently undergo i n g a re n o v a t i o n to expand its existing space in Qualicum Beach. The restaurant is at 3 – 1000 Ravensbourne Lane and will remain open during the renovations.

Family Ford has promoted Heather Cruise to the role of Service Advisor for the dealership at 410 East Island Highway in Parksville. Additionally, one of the dea lersh ip’s service technicians, Ryan Dauncey, achieved his Red Sea l a s a n Automot ive Technician.

Studio 2 Hair Salon has opened for busi ness at #2 – 1306 Alberni Highway. The new salon held a grand opening celebration on October 26th.

Ken a nd Jackie Aarbo h ave op ene d a R icky’s All Day Grill location in Parksville at 1480 Huntley Road. The partners have appointed their daughter Rayelle to serve as the restaurants General Manager.

Island Cleaning Supplies has moved to a new space at 182 Harrison Avenue in Parksville.

A r rowsm it h G re e nhouses has been sold effective November 5 th to Kyle and Laura Friesen.

T he fa m i ly boug ht the business from Geraldine and Gerry, who are retiring after 27 years at the nursery.

Shelly Heppner is preparing to open Bespoke Spirits House, a new distillery in Parksville with a storefront at 425 Stanford Avenue.

Dominion Lending Centres Arrowsmith announces that Regan Dziadyk h a s b e en a d d e d to t he te a m a s a B roker. T he mortgage brokerage is at 675 Memorial Avenue in Qualicum Beach.

The Village Christmas Arts Faire is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

T he Rotary Club of Parksville recently held a 25 th anniversary celebration at the Beach Club.

H a r r i s O ce a n side RV Sales and Consignment welcomes Vic Spindler to its RV sales team at 472 East Island Highway in Parksville.

Seaside Veterinary Care welcomes Dr. Cheyenne Knight to its team at #1 – 1343 Alberni Highway. Dr. Knight is trained to provide patients with acupuncture and integrative medicine.

Chad Lum, Fabiano D’Andrea and Erica Mustard have teamed up to open Element Fitness & Martial Arts Club at 491 Island Highway East in Parksville. Lum holds a black belt in Shorinjiryu karate and WTF taekwondo, while D’Andrea is a black belt in Wushu kung fu and taekwondo. Fabiano is also an experienced martial arts instructor in Muay Thai and Sandra, a form a Chinese kick boxing.

Maura and Simon Reeve recently opened Oceanside C-Weed in Parksville at #3 - 154 Middleton Avenue.

BC Cannabis, Buddha Farm and Kaya Connection have also applied to open retail pot shops approved by council but have not yet opened their doors for business.

NANAIMO Nanaimo city councillor Ben Geselbracht was elected as director-at-large of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) at the organizations recent annual convention held in Vancouver. In the new role, Geselbracht will be responsible for lobbying the provincial government to act on UBCM resolutions.

Effective October 1, Coast Capital Insurance Services (CCIS) has transitioned its brand to Western Coast Insurance Services to align with the national brand.

CCI S wa s acqu i red by Western Financial Group in 2013 and will continue to offer the same products and services from the same locations. Western Coast Insurance has two locations in Nanaimo including one at 648 Terminal Avenue and one on Aulds Road next to Staples.

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its 25th anniversary at #100 – 319 Selby Street.

announced it is expanding and opening a new showroom on December 2 nd at Metral Drive and Enterprise Way, just off the Island Highway. The company is also opening new showrooms in North Vancouver and Cloverdale.

White Sails Brewing had its Bastion Blonde Ale take first place in the North American Blonde Ale category (out of 23 entries) at the BC Beer Awards. The beer also won a silver medal at the 2019 Canadian Brewing Awards.

The Nanaimo Youth Wellness Centre has moved its operations from a space next door at Nanaimo District Secondary School to the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. The facility is a partnership between the school district, municipality and health authority that provides both physical and mental health services to people under the age of 25.

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty announces the addition of Brian Nicol, Lisa Duthie and Brian Phillips to their team of real estate agents at 4200 Island Highway.

Mahalo Veterinary Hospital is now open for business at #3 – 5767 Turner Road.

The new animal hospital provides veterinary care to animals including dogs, cats, exotic pets, pocket pets and birds.

Woodgrove Chrysler congratulates Brittany Meads on celebrating her 10th anniversary with the dealership at 6800 Island Highway North. Brittany joined the dealership as a receptionist and has served as internet and service coordinator for the past five years.

The Nanaimo chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.

Global Village Nanaimo has opened for the season at 512 – 6591 Aulds Road, near Home Depot. The shop is a non-profit fair-trade store that sells a range of fairtrade goods from Southeast Asia.

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Harris Nanaimo announces that Victoria Williams is

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the top salesperson of the month for the dealership at 2575 Bowen Road. Kirsten Michiele was the top salesperson for Nanaimo Toyota at 2555 Bowen Road.

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WHAT DO ANTI-RESOURCE GOVERNMENT POLICIES MEAN FOR OUR ECONOMY?

MARK MACDONALD

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nvestment goes where it’s welcome.

Is investment, particularly in the resource sector, welcome in Canada, or more specifically, British Columbia?

Despite rhetoric to the contrary, the oil and gas industry has made some serious, significant moves out of the country since Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government was elected last month. Encana’s announcement right after the election that it is moving its headquarters and investment arm to the United States has sent shockwaves throughout Calgary, Alberta and Canada.

Kinder Morgan divested itself of its Canadian portfolio by selling the last of its assets last summer.

In August, the Financial Post reported that other companies, like ConocoPhillips, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Marathon Oil Corp. have also left, frustrated, and the cumulative total of departed funding is in excess

of $30 billion U.S. That was before Encana.

And Alberta is still waiting for consistent supportive messaging from Ottawa for the Trans Mountain Pipeline – and of course, its completion. If the pipeline doesn’t get built, and economical alternative ways not found to get their resources to port, then expect the noise for Alberta to separate rise more than a few decibels.

The province has already experienced one Trudeau squash it’s economy with an iron fist. Many believe this Trudeau has come to finish off the hit job his father started with his devastating, recession-creating National Energy Program.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has some bargaining chips to play in the battle with Ottawa. Regarding the thought of separation, he could dangle that as Quebec has successfully done for decades to extract/ negotiate a plan that makes sense for his province.

That plan is a pipeline. Any pipeline. Perhaps even the most recent one mentioned, with its terminus on Hudson’s Bay, in Manitoba, therefore bypassing Quebec’s opposition.

And if Alberta doesn’t get an alternative outlet, what choice do they have other than to separate from Canada?

Why do Trudeaus seem to hold so much disdain for the west? Is it solely summarized by the fact Upper Canada doesn’t need to win seats in

the west to retain power? And that his political power is threatened by power-generating petroleum?

Perhaps Trudeau really believes today’s Canada doesn’t need the oil and gas industry at all. That is certainly not the case now, and only might be in the future if economical, reliable and sustainable green energy sources can be identified and solidified. But is that even possible? With all the push for electric vehicles, there seems to be a subtle assumption that electricity is either free, or we can simply snap our fingers and more electricity is created.

Electricity is certainly not free, and it would be shocking if electric bills for vehicles don’t end up being comparable to BC Hydro home rates.

While leading Exxon Mobil Corp., Rex Tillerson undertook an analysis of global fuel consumption projections for the next 30 years. The resulting 1,000 page report looked at supply, demand, geopolitical and technological aspects of the industry.

One of the things it revealed was that the world will need EVERY available energy source over the next 30 years. It’s not a question of one form of energy replacing another – they’re all needed.

With that in mind, there is strong demand for energy that will be sustained for decades to come, and Canada, with its vast resources, is perfectly positioned to provide it.

While doing so, Canada’s economy would surge.

What green economic “thinkers” fail to recognize is that when THE major industry – and tax generator – in the country is hammered, it affects many, many other businesses. How? Many other businesses supply goods and services to resource extracting companies, and employ workers as they do so. The resource industry itself pays its employees well, with disposable incomes to buy vehicles and homes and food and holidays and clothing. . .

Hurt the resource companies, and a lot of other people and sectors get hurt, too.

Here in BC, with the NDP acquiescing to the Greens to not so subtly choke off the forest industry, the subsequent mill closures and layoffs are frightening mill dependent towns. But does the NDP back up and re-examine their ham-fisted policies? No. It simply “robs Peter to pay Paul”, taking monies that had been earmarked for community development and plug it into a “forestry fund” that doesn’t help the industry, only displaced workers.

That funding is for re-training; in other words, it’s not to create longterm sustainable jobs in that sector – it’s to prepare them for other jobs in other industries. It’s a not-sosubtle way of saying their future in forestry is gone, so get ready for

something else.

Except many forest workers don’t want welfare, and don’t want to be retrained for other occupations at lower rates. They want their own jobs back, the ones they’re trained for that pay them well.

What, then, is the “green” recipe for the economy? Judging only by actions – words don’t count at this stage – it’s a presumptive economy built on industries that may or may not produce the power we need to operate our current civilization. It includes no resource industry encouragement, hopefully choking it off until consumers are forced to use other energy, like electricity.

Oh, and electricity is generated most cheaply through structures like the Site C Dam they vehemently opposed.

Here’s the fact: Canada’s economy is intricately aligned with resource industries. Might that change in the future? Perhaps, but that is only a guess or wish. Also, when “green” minded governments state they intend to phase out the industry, that shows more investment is risky, and it goes elsewhere – like Encana, Enbridge. . .

Canada needs resource-linked revenue to fill its tax coffers now and in the foreseeable future. Removing that money faster than other job creating power sources are found means certain economic catastrophe for the entire country.

SLUGGISH INVESTMENT THREATENS CANADA’S PROSPERITY

BUSINESS COUNCIL OF BC JOCK FINLAYSON

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he recent federal election campaign saw much discussion about climate change, energy policy, housing, the social safety net, and the well-being of the never-defined “middle class.” One subject that was ignored by both the media and those seeking office was productivity.

That’s unfortunate and somewhat puzzling.

After all, in the long term the only way to raise living standards and incomes for Canadians is by building a more productive economy. Yet it seems that most of the

country’s political class would prefer to talk about almost anything else.

Even as the election unfolded, there was fresh evidence that Canada is struggling to remain in the top tier among the advanced economies.

The World Economic Forum’s latest global competitiveness report finds that Canada has fallen two notches since 2018 and now sits in 14th place overall. Since 2017, we’ve dropped four spots among the 140 countries tracked by the forum.

Canada continues to trail the U.S. and other leading economies in several key areas that affect competitiveness, including the burden of taxation, the state of innovation, the regulatory environment for business, the speed at which new technologies are diffused across the economy and – relative to the U.S. – aggregate market size.

Perhaps the greatest threat to Canada’s future living standards is the weakness of business investment. The C.D. Howe Institute

periodically benchmarks business investment in Canada relative to other affluent jurisdictions by determining how much companies spend every year on various types of capital, measured on a per employee basis. Investment in housing is excluded, since this form of capital spending does nothing to lift productivity or spur innovation. For Canadian policy-makers, the assessment is not at all comforting.

Capital investment boosts the economy in two ways: first, when businesses undertake the investment; and second, as companies and their employees become more productive by being able to work with more and better equipment, machinery, advanced technology products, factories and buildings, engineering infrastructure, and intellectual property.

Looking at the data for Canada and other industrial countries, the C.D. Howe Institute researchers estimate that Canadian businesses collectively are investing about $15,000 per worker per year. The average

amount for all of the industrial economies is $21,000 per worker.

In the U.S., businesses are investing the equivalent of $26,000 per worker annually in machinery, equipment, buildings and other things that help to raise productivity. Canada has lost ground compared to most other advanced economies since 2015.

Business Investment Per Employee, 2015 and 2019 (Canadian dollars) 2015 2019 Canada $14,300 $15,000 United States $21,900 $26,000 Average for all advanced economies $18,200 $21,000 Comparing Canada and the U.S., for every dollar that American companies allocate to expand and improve the private sector’s stock of productive capital, Canadian businesses spend just 57 cents.

If it persists, over time this investment gap will show up in the form of slower growth in real wages for Canadian workers visà-vis their U.S. counterparts, lost global market share for Canadian

industries, proportionately fewer large Canadian-based companies, and a lower overall standard of living in Canada relative to jurisdictions that are more successful in attracting investment.

What explains Canada’s decidedly mediocre performance?

Referring back to the World Economic Forum’s report, energy infrastructure bottlenecks, an outdated tax system, an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment for business, and Canada’s fragmented internal market are among the factors inhibiting investment and slowing capital formation.

If the members of Parliament elected on Oct. 21 want to see a more prosperous Canada, they should turn their attention to these issues and leave behind the sound bites and often simplistic narratives that dominated the recent campaign.

Jock Finlayson is executive vicepresident of the Business Council of British Columbia.

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Dr. Des Eau Claire has joined Dr. Holly Blaikie as an Associate Dentist at Ladysmith’s High Street Dental at 225 High Street.

The Ladysmith Maritime Society has appointed Pat McEvoy as Marina Manager, taking over from Roberta Bowman who recently stepped down from the position. Pat left his position with Okeover and Lund Harbour Authority to take on the new role.

Alyson Tomlin and Ralf Rosenke are planning on reopening Riot Brewing Co. thanks to the help of an anonymous investor.

The brewery had recently closed its doors after struggling with growth management and significant production losses following last winter’s power outages. The brewery is once again in full scale production and its products will once again be arriving on liquor store shelves.

The Coast Salish Group (CSG), formerly known as the Coast Salish Development Corporation recent ly received t he O uts t a nd i n g B u si ne ss Achievement award in the Community-owned category at the 2019 BC Indigenous Business Awards.

L adysm ith & District Credit Union is celebrating its 75th anniversary of serving the community.

Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery has moved to 444 Parkhill Terrace.

COWICHAN VALLEY Barry O’Riordan has been appointed the new manager of Economic Development Cowichan (E DC), replacing Amy Melmock.

Melmock had served in the role since 2016 and left the role on good terms with the organization to return to Nova Scotia. O’Riordan has been with the organization since June when he joined the organization as a special projects assistant.

Costa Canna opened for business on October 18 th in the Duncan Mall at 180

Central Road. The shop is opened by Cowichan Tribes which recently received its license from the province to operate the store. Cowichan Tribes plans on using the revenue the Coast Canna shop generates to build homes for its members and assist with other social issues.

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