Jordan Bateman

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Remembering EXPO 86

Forty years ago this week, EXPO 86 opened on the shores of False Creek and the world came to Vancouver. Twenty-two million visits over five months. A skyline reimagined. SkyTrain, Canada Place, B.C. Place, Science World, the Coquihalla Highway — all...

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No Third Strike: ICBA's Submission on Federal Labour

Two years. Two summers of West Coast port shutdowns. One rail work stoppage that needed federal back-to-work intervention. Twenty-four days of...

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ICBA to Ottawa: New Federal Trades Money Must Reach the Whole Industry

SURREY – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Canada's largest construction association, is welcoming the federal Spring...

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TRAINING THURSDAY: The Best Foremen Aren't Just Good at the Work. They're Good at Leading People.

Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA's latest featured course.

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ICBA to 19 More B.C. Mayors: Cut DCCs

Three of B.C.'s largest local governments have cut Development Cost Charges in the past 14 months. We're working to add more.

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Kelowna Needs to Go Bold on DCC Relief

UPDATED APRIL 20, 2026: KELOWNA COUNCIL PASSED A 25% DCC REDUCTION. GREAT NEWS! Kelowna Council is considering temporary Development Cost Charge...

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Metro Vancouver's DCC Moment of Truth

On Wednesday, April 15, the Metro Vancouver Board votes on whether to roll back the 2026 development cost charge hike and reduce the 2027 increase —...

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On NDP's 3rd Crack at Heritage Conservation Act, We Still Have Same Concerns

Today we sent our third formal submission to the BC government on the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project. Our third. Since 2023, we've...

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