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British Columbia movers & shakers April 9, 2026. April 9, 2026 News influencing decision makers in BC. Anita Handregan will take on the role of CEO & Registrar of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) starting April 15, 2026. Julie Maitland has been appointed to the Northern Development Initiative Trust's Board of Directors. Cari Watson, the EVP of Client Experience & Digital at Westland Insurance Group Ltd., has been named a finalist in the 2026 Surrey & White Rock Women in Business Awards in the Corporate Leader category. Karim Mohammadi has been elected Vice Chair for a second term of the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association. Jim Joyce is celebrating 7 years with Orion Construction. Dr. Trevor Corneil has been appointed Assistant Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), Engagement and Regional Support in the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, effective April 1, 2026. Madison Allan has joined the Odlum Brown Limited team as a Marketing and Communications Intern. A worldwide investment firm called Tiga has teamed up with Groundplay Developments, whose principal Dan Matthews was a partner in Bear Mountain before the company went into receivership in the fall of 2024, to pay over $141 million for the real estate holdings and recreation facilities at Bear Mountain. The leadership team of Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. has been expanded to include the following individuals: Andrea Zaradic, M.A.S.c, P. Eng., as Vice President of Project Development; Kate Mueller, P.Eng., as Vice President of Sustainability; and Dr. John Thompson, technical advisor. A two-tower rental complex at 13th and Willow, immediately across from Vancouver General Hospital, is being developed by PC Urban Properties Corp. and Harrison Street Asset Management with a focus on healthcare professionals. Stephen Rayner has been appointed Interim Executive Director of the Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC). This appointment will ensure that the organization maintains its position as the prominent voice of the clean energy sector in British Columbia and continues to advance priority advocacy. On March 18, an industrial property at 131 Tilley Road in Kelowna was sold for $5.2 million. The Tse'K'wa Heritage Society was awarded the Indigenous Operator Experience Award for its work at the Tse'K'wa National Historic Site, while Tourism Prince George was recognized with the Professional Excellence - DMO (Destination Marketing Organization) or Sector Association Award at the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Awards. Crowne Pacific Development Corp has officially broken ground on its multi-family community located on Wildstone Drive in Cranbrook. The new BC Children's Hospital centre for health complexity receives a $250,000 donation from Elk Valley Resources. Gitxsan Development Corporation (GDC) has officially opened its new operational yard, located within the Tyrod Industries Ltd. yard in Prince George. Funding for initiatives to increase energy efficiency, decrease emissions, and hasten the expansion of clean industries in British Columbia totaling $35 million is now available under the 2026 Clean Industry Fund. Ina Gjoka, the Government Relations Strategist at Innergex Renewable Energy, has been appointed as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC). British Columbia PharmaCare now covers the Omnipod 5, allowing persons with type 1 diabetes to access tubeless Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) technology across one of Canada's largest provinces. The Canada Media Fund has announced a $15M funding increase for the IDM sector, bringing the total pool to $57M. The wholly-owned Todd Lake and Wales Lake Uranium Projects in Saskatchewan, as well as the Murphy Lake Uranium Project, have summer exploration plans announced by F4 Uranium and partner UraniumX Discovery. A new provincewide marine and coastal testbed, the seventh in the Integrated Marketplace program, is being launched by British Columbia as part of its Look West strategy. This testbed will help B.C. tech companies test their technology to strengthen environmental monitoring, vessel optimization, coastal resilience, and Canadian sovereignty. It will also provide space to apply new technologies to real-world marine challenges such as cleaning vessels, Indigenous-led salmon monitoring, and delivering smarter shore power. Tina Khan has started a new role as Director, Strategy and Performance at SkilledTradesBC. The 100 More Homes initiative is being expanded by United Way British Columbia (United Way BC) in collaboration with the City of Penticton and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) to facilitate a regional, coordinated approach to homelessness prevention and housing access throughout the South Okanagan-Similkameen. Under Canada's new $3.8-billion nature strategy, the federal government has pledged $412.9 million over five years to renew the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative. Air Canada announced new flight from Vancouver Airport Authority to Monterrey, Mexico for Winter 2026/2027. Victoria's Inn at Laurel Point has been named a finalist for the BC Hotel Association's 2026 Sustainability Award. Inland Truck & Equipment is pleased to announce that the acquisition of Edmonton Kenworth Ltd. (EKW) has been finalized as of April 1, 2026. This acquisition marks a significant milestone towards its entry into the Alberta market. Minga, a student behavior and engagement platform serving K-12 schools and districts, announced a $65 million growth investment led by Riverwood Capital, a leading global investment firms solely dedicated to technology growth and scalability. Tickets are now on sale for three major events taking place as part of Touchdown Kelowna, the multi-day festival celebrating the BC Lions' historic visit to Kelowna this summer. Peter Scholz of Cairnstone Planning Inc. provided Quesnel Council with an update on the potential discontinuation and removal of a more than 200-mile segment of the former BC Rail line, stretching from Squamish to 100 Mile House. He is currently engaging with local communities and senior levels of government to highlight the strategic and economic importance of the railway corridor. 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Food and beverage hall planned for Bellevue's Wilburton area. * john stearns * 13 hrs ago. A new food-and-beverage destination, Willie Burton's, will debut this summer on a Bellevue site formerly occupied by a car dealership and will include burger-and-shake joint Lil Woody's, a new drinking establishment called The Bar @ Willie Burton's, and two casual-restaurant concepts, according to an announcement this week. Marcus Lalario of Sugar Shack Unlimited has partnered with KG Investment Properties, or KGIP, and Harrison Street Asset Management, HSAM, to debut Willie Burton's at 600 116th Ave. NE. Sugar Shack Unlimited - a collective of businesses including bars and restaurants, art galleries, clothing lines, and an event-production and digital-media company - will manage branding and design, marketing, operations, and event activations for the venture. Brady Ishiwata Williams, the James Beard-winning chef and owner of Tomo in White Center, will present the two casual concepts. Willie Burton's represents "Phase Zero" of KGIP and HSAM's vision to transform the 7-acre site at the junction of Eastrail, the Wilburton light rail station, and Bellevue's future Grand Connection Crossing over Interstate 405 into a dynamic, high-density, mixed-use destination with housing, employment, and lifestyle amenities. The Wilburton project expands north of Wilburton Village, which includes Trader Joe's, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion, Target, and a PCC Community Markets location. The first phase of the development plan is to introduce about 600 mid-rise and high-rise apartments and townhomes, along with approximately 20,000 square feet of lifestyle space, providing a mix of retail and dining along the Eastrail corridor, a 42-mile bike-pedestrian corridor stretching from Renton to Snohomish County. The city of Bellevue completed a 300-acre rezone of the Wilburton neighborhood last summer. The city's updated Comprehensive Plan through 2044 shows Wilburton accounting for 12% of the city's housing growth and 16% of job growth over that span. "For some time, we have been exploring the opportunity to bring our Seattle-born burger brand to the Eastside, and we are thrilled to introduce this cool new gathering spot to Wilburton," Lalario said in a news release. "Having Brady join the Bellevue project with his creative concepts is amazing. Willie Burton's will be an energetic indoor-outdoor space where people get together - a true hub for communal life." The project's vision syncs with KGIP and its team, he said, adding the group is confident in its ability to create a contemporary destination with exceptional dining and engaging activities. "This venture is designed not only to align with current trends but also actively contribute to Wilburton's continued growth," Lalario said. The concepts have been in development for a while, Williams said in the release. "The Eastside is booming, and we want to be part of shaping what that growth looks and tastes like," he said. "This food hall gives us the platform to do that, alongside partners who are genuinely thinking about the long game." KGIP co-founder Steve Kramer said Willie Burton's will be a fun community gathering spot for everyone, noting, "My favorite is the outdoor beer garden and kids' playground next to the bike trail." For HSAM, Willie Burton's reflects its approach to mixed-use development, according to Peter Kaye, partner and portfolio manager of residential real estate and mixed use at HSAM, adding, "Wilburton's transit connectivity, trail access, and recent rezoning align with the qualities we consider when evaluating residential and lifestyle opportunities."