Important Update to B.C.’s Motion Picture Tax Credit Programs On March 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance announced the following budget proposal to British Columbia’s Motion Picture Tax Credit Programs, subject to the approval of the legislature: Increase the Film...
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Take the Caregiving in Music Survey by April 14, 2025
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Creative BC Co-Chair and CEO were Featured on Vancouver Magazine’s 2025 Power 50 List
Vancouver Magazine has announced its 24th annual Power 50 list for 2025, honouring the city’s most influential changemakers across various fields, from business and philanthropy to culture, health, and activism.
This year’s list highlights the contributions of the creative industries, honouring key figures shaping the sector in Vancouver. Among them are Bill Tam, Creative BC’s Co-Chair, Co-Founder of ThoughtBridge, Co-Founder of Digital Technology Supercluster; Prem Gill, CEO of Creative BC; Ryn Broz and Paige Frewer, Co-owners and Operators of The Birdhouse; and David and Jonathan Barnett, founders of Music Heals.
The full Power 50 list is available on Vancouver Magazine’s website. Visit their site to discover the standout figures from the creative sector, along with other influential leaders powering Vancouver forward.
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