• News for Chamber

    Friday, January 16, 2026
    This post is a community notice and is sponsored by ConocoPhillips Canada in order to spread the word about their project with public impact.   Development of a Pest Management PlanReference #:  CPC-IPMP-2026-2031As per the Integrated Pest Management Regulation of British Columbia, Section 61(1), this is Public Notification that:ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp. is renewing a Pest ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community
    Wednesday, December 17, 2025
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:BC Chamber of Commerce Excited to Announce Jennifer Riley as CEO VANCOUVER, BC, December 17, 2025 — Following an extensive search process, the BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Jen Riley as the successful candidate for the CEO position. Her appointment becomes effective January 12, 2026.  “We are thrilled to have Jen taking on leadership of the BC Chamber of ...read more
    Categories: Chamber
    Thursday, December 11, 2025
    BC Chamber of Commerce - Open Letter to Premier :December 01, 2025Honourable David Eby, MLA  Premier British Columbia PO BOX 9041 STN Prov. Govt. Victoria, BC V8W 9E1   Dear Premier, A year ago, B.C.’s business community urged you to make improving British Columbia’s economy a top priority. We warned that B.C.’s fiscal and economic trajectory was deeply concerning and called for urgent ...read more
    Categories: Community, Political, Chamber, Economic
    Thursday, November 27, 2025
         November 24, 2025ScotiabankRe: Closure of the Fort Nelson Scotiabank Branch  On behalf of the Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent decision to close the Scotiabank branch in Fort Nelson and relocate all banking services to Fort St. John, approximately 400 kms away.  This decision poses significant challenges for both ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community
    Wednesday, November 05, 2025
    English versionCanada Revenue Agency Announces Maximum Pensionable Earnings and Contributions for 2026CPP contribution rates and amounts The Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) for 2026 will be $74,600.00, up from $71,300.00 in 2025. The basic exemption amount for 2026 will remain at $3,500.00. Employee and employer Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contribution rates for 2026 remain at 5.95%, ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community, General News Article