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Meet the Candidates: Nicola Spurling, Coquitlam-Maillardville, BC Greens

September 17, 2024

2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “I’m an average British Columbian just like you. I struggle with the housing affordability crisis. I worry about our economic and environmental future,” says Nicola Spurling.

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Meet the Candidates: Jodie Wickens, Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, BC NDP

September 17, 2024

2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “As the wife and daughter of hard working small business owners, I know first-hand the challenges that you face daily. I’m a passionate supporter of our local businesses,” says Jodie Wickens.

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In memoriam: Tri-Cities Chamber Board Governor Les Garrison

September 10, 2024

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Board Governor Les Garrison passed away on August 27 at age 89. Garrison was a member of the Chamber for decades, serving on the Board of Directors for years, including as President (Board Chair) in 1990. He was also a long serving elected Alderman (Councillor) for the City of Coquitlam.

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Meet the Candidates: Kerry van Aswegen, Port Moody-Burquitlam, Conservative Party of BC

September 9, 2024

2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “My family has owned a small business in the Tri-Cities for the last 23 years. I decided to run for MLA because I would like to see changes in our province,” says Kerry van Aswegen.

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Meet the Candidates: Rick Glumac, Port Moody-Burquitlam, BC NDP

September 9, 2024

2024 BC Provincial General Election series: “Before I got into politics, I worked at several companies in the tech sector, so I understand the challenges that businesses face. And I’m proud to be part of a government that’s running one of the strongest economies in Canada,” says Rick Glumac.

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Tri-Cities Chamber Puts Local Business Priorities to Provincial Candidates

October 20, 2026

(TRI-CITIES) October 20, 2026 Following a member survey highlighting concerns about business costs, taxation and red tape, the Chamber has received responses from provincial parties on the issues shaping the region’s economic future. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has received responses from provincial parties to questions developed from its membership survey, bringing the priorities of…

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Business-Focused Civic Election Results

October 19, 2026

For Immediate Release TRI-CITIES, BC (October 19, 2026) – The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce congratulates the newly elected and re-elected mayors and councils following the civic election in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. The Chamber is especially pleased to welcome Craig Hodge as Coquitlam’s new mayor, the election of Lurbiecki as mayor…

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Tri-Cities Chamber Launches Inaugural Executive Roundtable to Help Business Leaders Navigate Growth

October 5, 2026

  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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Business-Forward Insights from the Mayoral Candidates

October 5, 2026

  (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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BCLC Partners with the Chamber to Support Local Businesses and Community Connections

September 29, 2026

(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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