The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of hundreds of businesses in the United Boulevard area of Coquitlam on what has long been a contentious traffic issue.
Nearly 94% of survey respondents want the Fawcett on/off ramp of Highway 1 open to all traffic, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, should it be deemed safe to do so.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the 2025 BC Budget and future of our economy with Peter Milobar, Critic for Finance and MLA Kamloops Centre, and Gavin Dew, Critic for Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation and MLA Kelowna-Mission, both members of the Conservative Party of BC. The roundtable followed the BC Budget announcement on March 4 in Victoria, attended by Tri-Cities Chamber CEO Leslie Courchesne.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has signed a joint letter with leading business associations to all Members of the Legislative Assembly of BC expressing concerns with proposed amendments to consumer protection laws in Bill 4.
The letter calls for a pause on advancing the legislation to allow for engagement and collaboration to ensure better outcomes for consumers and the overall business environment.
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The provincial government unveiled the 2025 BC Budget today in Victoria, on the same day as sweeping U.S. tariffs came into effect, along with Canadian retaliatory tariffs. Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO Leslie Courchesne attended the Budget Speech at the BC Legislature.
“The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that British Columbia is facing significant economic headwinds and uncertainty fueled by the new trade war with the U.S.,” said Courchesne. “While this is an extremely challenging year for the province, we are very concerned this budget does not do enough to help businesses of all sizes weather this storm.”
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“The U.S. decision to impose these destructive tariffs is deplorable, and will hurt business, communities and families on both sides of the border. Many of our local businesses thrive on strong economic partnerships with the United States. This is a completely unnecessary trade war that must be put to an end as soon as possible. We urge both the Canadian and U.S. governments to work toward a swift resolution that supports free and fair trade,” said Leslie Courchesne, CEO, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.
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TRI-CITIES (October 5, 2026) – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has launched its inaugural Executive Roundtable Series, bringing together a select group of local business leaders for confidential, peer-to-peer discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities of running and growing a business. The first session, Aligning Your Team for Growth, brought together approximately 15…
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(TRI-CTIES) October 5, 2026 As the business voice for our region, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that our municipal leaders prioritize the economic health of our community. To ensure these forums directly addressed the issues impacting our members, we reached out to our business community to gather their specific questions,…
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(TRI-CITIES) September 29, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce BCLC as a new sponsor of Tri-Local, a community-focused initiative that supports local businesses, showcases the Tri-Cities’ vibrant food scene, and brings people together through shared experiences. The partnership aligns with BCLC’s Human Connection Project, which focuses on creating and supporting opportunities…
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(SEPTEMBER 22, 2026) TRI-CITIES The B.C. government has paused its planned expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) to professional services, a move that will come as welcome news to businesses across the Tri-Cities. The tax expansion, which was scheduled to take effect October 1, has been put on hold through a temporary regulation. The…
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(SEPTEMBER 22, 2026) TRI-CITIES New tax measures aim to make it easier for Canadian businesses to invest, grow and improve productivity. As businesses across the Tri-Cities continue to navigate rising operating costs, workforce challenges and economic uncertainty, investments in productivity have become increasingly important. Whether it is upgrading equipment, adopting new technology or expanding operations,…
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