Fort St. John

Vincent Communication and Controls Ltd. of Grande Prairie, Alberta, announces today that it has acquired North Peace Communications Ltd. of Dawson Creek, British Columbia

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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The acquisition is a result of Scott Vincent (Vincent Communication and Controls Ltd.) and Danny Johnson (North Peace Communication Ltd.) coming together under the Vincent Communications brand to offer industry leading Telecommunication Services to Western Canada and Territories.

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  • The acquisition is a result of Scott Vincent (Vincent Communication and Controls Ltd.) and Danny Johnson (North Peace Communication Ltd.) coming together under the Vincent Communications brand to offer industry leading Telecommunication Services to Western Canada and Territories.
  • Vincent Communications operates extensively throughout Western Canada and Territories with locations in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Fort St. John, British Columbia and now Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
  • "The integration of North Peace Communication Ltd.'s expertise and knowledge will bolster Vincent Communication's ability to offer a broader range of solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of our diverse customer base."
  • Our team and operations have grown from employing just the owner, Scott Vincent in Grande Prairie, to over 50+ employees.

BC Transit Introduces Modernized Fare Payment System in Victoria Using Cubic’s Umo Platform

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a leading global provider of integrated transit solutions, is proud to announce the implementation of its Umo platform as BC Transit's new automated fare collection system in the Victoria Regional Transit System.

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  • Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a leading global provider of integrated transit solutions, is proud to announce the implementation of its Umo platform as BC Transit's new automated fare collection system in the Victoria Regional Transit System.
  • BC Transit riders will have the option to pay using the Umo Mobility smartphone app or reloadable Umo smartcard.
  • Umo offers riders the convenience of adding stored value or purchasing passes to be used for fare payment when boarding.
  • “We listened to our riders' requests for a new payment method, and we are delighted to introduce the innovative Umo solution.”
    A key feature of Umo in BC Transit is the enablement of daily fare capping.

CPABC: Northeast B.C. population growth slowed in 2022 as region losing people to other parts of B.C. and Canada

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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welcomed a net of 523 residents from other countries in 2022, well above the 174 annual average in 2020 and 2021.

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  • welcomed a net of 523 residents from other countries in 2022, well above the 174 annual average in 2020 and 2021.
  • The region also continued to have strong natural growth, with the number of births exceeding mortalities by 466 in 2022.
  • “In comparison to the province as a whole, which now has negative natural growth, Northeast B.C.
  • "While housing supply remains a significant issue in many parts of the province, Northeast B.C.’s housing supply growth has been robust," remarked Sander.

Peace River Hydro Partners ordered to pay $1.1 million for deposit of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The charge stemmed from an investigation by Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers into the discharge of 3,300 m3 of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River on September 9 and 10, 2018.

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  • The charge stemmed from an investigation by Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers into the discharge of 3,300 m3 of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River on September 9 and 10, 2018.
  • The contaminated drainage water had a low pH (acidic) and a high concentration of metals.
  • As a result of this conviction, Peace River Hydro Partners will be added to the Environmental Offenders Registry.
  • The Peace River is "water frequented by fish", as defined under the Fisheries Act.

Vincent Communications and Controls Ltd., announces today that it has acquired Exo Splicing Inc. of Grande Prairie, Alberta.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB, July 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The acquisition is a result of Scott Vincent (Vincent Communication and Controls Ltd.) and Justin Roach (Exo Splicing Inc.) coming together under the Vincent Communications brand to offer industry leading Fibre and Copper Splicing Services to Western Canada and Territories.

Key Points: 
  • GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB, July 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The acquisition is a result of Scott Vincent (Vincent Communication and Controls Ltd.) and Justin Roach (Exo Splicing Inc.) coming together under the Vincent Communications brand to offer industry leading Fibre and Copper Splicing Services to Western Canada and Territories.
  • Vincent Communications operates extensively along the Montney natural gas corridor with locations in Grande Prairie, AB, and Fort St. John, BC.
  • "We are excited to be able to expand our Fibre and Copper Splicing Division with the new addition and experience of Exo Splicing Inc. and Justin Roach" says Scott Vincent, President and CEO of Vincent Communications and Controls Ltd.
    Justin Roach; Owner and Operator of Exo Splicing Inc. joins the Vincent Communications Team with over a decade of experience in major telecommunications splicing operations.
  • Vincent Communications Ltd. has actively conducted business in Western Canada since 2005.

Fortis Inc. Announces Sale of Aitken Creek Natural Gas Storage Facilities in British Columbia

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Aitken Creek is the only underground natural gas storage facility in British Columbia with a total working gas capacity of 77 billion cubic feet.

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  • Aitken Creek is the only underground natural gas storage facility in British Columbia with a total working gas capacity of 77 billion cubic feet.
  • It is located 120 kilometers northeast of Fort St. John, British Columbia at the heart of the Montney production region.
  • "We are pleased to announce the sale of Aitken Creek to Enbridge.
  • The purchase is subject to required approval, principally by the British Columbia Utilities Commission.

CPABC: Northeast B.C. housing starts slow in 2022, but major project activity continues to bring investment

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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“In 2022, the number of units started in the two major population centers in Northeast B.C.

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  • “In 2022, the number of units started in the two major population centers in Northeast B.C.
  • fell to the lowest level in the past two decades,” said Ben Sander, FCPA, FCA, partner at Sander Rose Bone Grindle.
  • This was down from the $45.2 in Q3 2021 due to the completion of the Spruce Ridge Expansion Project ($565 million).
  • “That will change once these projects are completed and employ local residents, but going forward we need to examine ways that major project activity can be more immediately benefit residents of Northeast B.C.”

BrandSafway Wins Three Access Industry Awards

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Lendlease Corporation contracted with SafwayAtlantic by BrandSafway to design, supply, install and dismantle a six-car construction hoist complex.

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  • Lendlease Corporation contracted with SafwayAtlantic by BrandSafway to design, supply, install and dismantle a six-car construction hoist complex.
  • The common tower is made from shoring and scaffolding components decked at each entry level for access.
  • These Project Awards affirm the excellence and innovation of our BrandSafway engineering, installation and project management teams, says Fessenden.
  • Todays BrandSafway is At Work For You leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

Westland Insurance acquires Arrow Insurance Agency, Emsland & Associates Insurance, and IBMG Canada

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen first nations), Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westland Insurance announced that it acquired Arrow Insurance Agency, Emsland & Associates Insurance, and IBMG Canada Inc. effective October 1.

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  • Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen first nations), Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westland Insurance announced that it acquired Arrow Insurance Agency, Emsland & Associates Insurance, and IBMG Canada Inc. effective October 1.
  • Arrow Insurance is Westlands first location in the BC city of Fort St. John and Emsland & Associates adds another location in Kamloops, BC.
  • Were thrilled to welcome Arrow Insurance, Emsland & Associates, and IBMG Canada to the Westland team, says Jamie Lyons, Westlands President & COO.
  • Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent insurance brokers in Canada.

CPABC: Northeast BC housing supply and population growth recovered in 2021

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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This was primarily the result that for the first time in over a decade, Northeast B.C.

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  • This was primarily the result that for the first time in over a decade, Northeast B.C.
  • Northeast B.C.
  • Unlike much of the province, inadequate housing supply is less of a major concern for Northeast B.C., and the region has seen a strong number of housing completes in recent years, noted Sander.
  • Despite the rebound in 2021, our population growth has lagged well behind the average across B.C.. To attract immigrants, we need to market Northeast B.C.