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CHBA Central Interior and TRU Wins Gold Georgie™ Trophy
Kamloops, BC – CHBA Central Interior and Thompson Rivers University Wins Gold Georgie™ Trophy at Recent Virtual Provincial Homebuilder Awards Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior and Thompson Rivers University Trades and Technology were Gold Award winners on Friday, June 26, at the 28th Annual Georgie Awards® Gala.
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CHBA Central Interior and TRU School of Trades Kick Off 2021 Training House Project
Kamloops, BC – August 12, 2020 - Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior and our partner Thompson Rivers University School of Trades and Technology are pleased to announce the start of the 2021 Training House Project. This year’s house is being built in Westsyde.
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32-year partnership builds another Training House
A construction-style ‘ribbon cutting’ with a hand-saw and plank of wood, officially kicked-off the 2022 Training House project in Tobiano on August 11.
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CHBA Central Interior wins Association Award
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week 2020, we want to share with you some good news. Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior was recognized with the Local Association of the Year Award in early March in Vancouver.
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CHBA Central Interior Celebrating 55 Years
CHBA Central Interior Celebrating 55 Years The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Central Interior (CHBA CI) is proud to celebrate its 55th year in Kamloops by naming Bill Bilton, the remaining original member from 1965, as an honourary lifetime member. The Kamloops Home Builders Association (now CHBA CI) was founded in 1965 with 12 members, and created to encourage builder networking and support.
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CHBA Central Interior receives national recognition at CHBA National Awards
CHBA Central Interior receives national recognition at CHBA National Awards JUNE 12, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. This year there were once again over 700 entries—
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2020 TRAINING HOUSE SPONSORS RECOGNIZED AT CHBA CI PRIVATE RECEPTION
Kamloops, BC – June 17, 2020 – Sponsors of the 2020 Training House/ Y Dream Home were recognized at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior (CHBACI) private reception in Orchards Walk yesterday, June 16.
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2019-2020 CHBA-CI BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED AT AGM
The Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior held their Annual General Meeting at the Colombo Lodge last night where 2019-2020 Board of Directors were announced.
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2020 Keystone Award Winners Announced
Kamloops, BC – February 3, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior announced the winners of the 15 th Annual Keystone Awards Gala on Saturday February 1, 2020 at the TRU Grand Hall.
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CHBACI AND TRU CELEBRATE THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAINING HOUSE PARTNERSHIP
Kamloops, BC – August 14, 2019 - The Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of their Training House partnership with Thompson Rivers University.
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2019 Training House Sponsors Recognized at CHBA CI Private Reception
Kamloops, BC – May 24, 2019 – Sponsors of the 2019 Training House/ Y Dream Home were recognized at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior (CHBACI) private reception in Tobiano last night.
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Milestone Members & Leading Industry Contributors Recognized at the CHBA CI Awards of Excellence
Kamloops, BC – May 16, 2019 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior local held their annual Awards of Excellence gala last night at the Colombo Lodge. Sponsored by FortisBC, the gala celebrated long-time association members and those who go above and beyond to contribute back to the residential building industry.
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14th Annual Keystone Award Winners Named at Gala
Kamloops, B.C. - 14th Annual Keystone Award Winners Named at Gala The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior announced the winners of the 2019 Keystone Awards of Housing Excellence. The black tie gala event was held at the TRU Grand Hall on Saturday February 2nd where 300 guests gathered to honour the best in the industry.
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2019 Keystone Awards Finalists
Kamloops, BC – The Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior announces the 2019 finalists of the 14th Annual Keystone Awards. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior Home Builder Awards of Excellence (Keystone Awards) have been established to recognize and honor excellence in the home building industry in the Kamloops & Thompson Nicola Regional District.
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CHBA Central Interior Elects New Board of Directors
News Release September 13, 2018 Kamloops, B.C. Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior Elects New Board of Directors Last night at the September 12 Annual General Meeting, the local Home Builders Association Central Interior (CHBA CI) announced the new board of directors for 2018/19. They are: President: Kelly Reid - HKR Builders Ltd. 1st Vice President: Jere Lorenz - Orchards Walk
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Morneau’s tax proposals still need work despite changes, critics insist – National Newswatch
The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness is urging Minister Morneau to postpone his income-sprinkling proposal until Jan. 1, 2019, provide more clarity on how it will work and, at minimum, make spouses exempt.
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Minister Morneau Closes Loophole for Foreign Buyers
On October 3, 2016, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced a series of proposed changes to federal policies and legislation affecting mortgage loan insurance, mortgage lending rules, and tax treatment of capital gains from principal residences for foreign buyers. We don’t expect that these measures are likely to have a significant impact on traditional homebuyers, including first-time buyers.
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Kamloops, BC –CHBA CI Honors Sponsors of the 2014 Training House
At a private reception at the 2014 Training House at The Pointe Sun Rivers, Community leaders gathered to recognize the Sponsors who contributed in products and services to the home.
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Kamloops, BC – The Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior announces the 2014 finalists
The following finalist companies are SILVER award winners and will compete for the GOLD award which will be announced at the Keystone Awards Gala at the Grand Hall of Thompson Rivers University on October 4, 2014.
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Tax Planning for Private Corporations
On July 18, 2017 Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced the launch of public consultations on proposed changes affecting tax planning for private corporations. CHBA will actively participate in these consultations given the potential impact of these measures on CHBA members.
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"As a member of the CHBA, for the past 20 years, I have always found the association to be an extremely valuable resource and advocate for the industry."
JEFF ARNOLD, A&T PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS INC.