The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce applauds the significant investment by BC Hydro in local power infrastructure to meet the needs of the region’s economic growth and rise in population. As part of its 10-year capital plan, BC Hydro will construct $360 million worth of capital projects in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Anmore over the next decade.
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Coquitlam’s Reihaneh Mirjani has received the 2024 Medal of Good Citizenship, honoring exceptional citizens, from the Government of British Columbia. Mirjani, who serves on the Tri-Cities Chamber Board of Directors, was celebrated for her work to reduce food waste and food insecurity.
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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is urging our local Members of Parliament to immediately intervene and do everything necessary to avert a disruption in Canada’s Class I railways, after urging the Prime Minister to do the same.
The Chamber’s letters state the potential work stoppage at both major railways will leave our local communities and all Canadians with access to fewer goods and products, driving up prices and exacerbating affordability challenges.
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Shop Local Port Moody (SLPM) and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce have signed a partnership agreement to support locally owned independent businesses, and promote the importance of shopping local.
“We are very excited to be partnering with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce to breathe new life into Shop Local Port Moody,” said Lisa Beecroft, Co-Founder, SLPM and Owner of Gabi & Jules and Caffé Divano.
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The BC Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024-2025 Policies & Positions Manual, for use as an advocacy playbook by its member Chambers and Boards of Trade across the province, including the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. The document contains 41 policy resolutions approved at the provincial association’s Annual General Meeting and Conference held in Kelowna in May, attended by Tri-Cities Chamber Board Vice Chair Jennifer McKinnon and CEO Leslie Courchesne.
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August 24, 2026 (TRI-CITIES) Trade talks between Canada and the US broke down Friday night, and as of Saturday morning, 50 per cent tariffs are in effect on roughly $27 billion CAD of Canadian goods. BC is more exposed than any other province in this round, and Canada’s counter-tariffs arrive September 8, which will…
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(August 18, 2026) TRI-CITIES This fall, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is taking civic engagement beyond the traditional debate stage and into the heart of our communities. In partnership with the Coquitlam Farmers Market, Port Moody Farmers Market, and Port Coquitlam Farmers Market, the Chamber is proud to present a series of Candidate Meet &…
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(August 2026) TRI-CITIES British Columbia’s local government elections are coming up on October 17, 2026. Held every four years, these elections are an important opportunity to elect the Mayors, Councillors, and School District Trustees who help shape the communities we live, work, and raise our families. Below, you’ll find links to election information for Coquitlam,…
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(Tri-Cities) July 14, 2026 More than thirty Tri-Cities Chamber members joined us for an engaging and impactful morning of connection, conversation, and collaboration at our exclusive members-only breakfast roundtable hosted in partnership with Doane Grant Thornton. The event centered on findings from the recently released 2026 Women in Business Report, which highlighted both the progress…
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(Tri-Cities) July 8, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce was proud to take part in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s annual Calgary Stampede reception, where business and government leaders from across the country gathered for an afternoon of meaningful conversations, new connections, and a celebration of one of Canada’s most iconic summer traditions. “Events like…
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