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8 days to go. At the Home Show, you’ll find electricians, plumbers, roofers, flooring specialists, landscapers, and more — all in one place. And you’ll also see Kutthroat Construction — where local builders compete to build playhouses for kids

The #CHBA of Northern BC is turning things up April 18 and 19 with X-Games–level riders taking to the air right outside the Kin Centre. Big shoutout to Cycle North Power Sports for helping bring this to Prince George 🙌 ckpgtoday.ca/2026/04/08/fmx…

9 days to go. One of the best parts of the Home Show is who you get to talk to. Builders. Renovators. Trades. The people who actually do the work here in Northern BC. If you’ve got a project in mind, this is your chance to ask questions, get real answers, and talk face to face

10 days The Northern BC Home & Garden Show is back for its 46th show, and it’s something that’s been part of spring in Prince George for a long time. Every year, builders, trades, and local businesses set up, and homeowners walk the floor looking for ideas, asking questions

Attn. Renovators! Last chance to sign up for this exciting webinar! Join CHBA's Sarah Caron and #AllianceNetwork member Federated Insurance in a practical Insurance 101 webinar designed specifically for CHBA Renovators. This session will break down the essential coverages you need and the real-world risks that lead to claims. Learn how to ensure your business meets #RenoMark’s $2M liability requirement, strengthen your protection, and take advantage of the exclusive 10% discount available to @RenoMark_ca members. Sign up to tune in: chba.ca/webinars

The Home Show isn’t just booths — there’s a lot happening while you’re there. This year’s Northern BC Home & Garden Show includes a mix of events, activities, and hands-on experiences throughout the weekend.

Homes across Northern BC — especially built before the 1990s can come with a few hidden surprises behind the surface: • old vinyl tile or linoleum • popcorn ceilings and textured finishes • insulation in walls or around pipes • lead-based paint • drywall seams and compound

Two weeks to go. The 46th Northern BC Home & Garden Show is coming up April 17–19 in Prince George. Over 50 vendors are already confirmed, and it’s shaping up to be a full floor of builders, trades, suppliers, and home services.

April is the ninth annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month in British Columbia, officially proclaimed by the provincial government. cocabc.ca/british-columb…

April is Construction Month in BC it's time to shine a light on the incredible people who build the places we live work, & play. Whether it's framing, pouring foundations, managing job sites, or ensuring safety every step of the way the industry is the backbone of our communities

Ever walk into a kitchen & it just works? Coffee’s easy. Supper doesn’t feel like a workout That’s the kitchen triangle the space between your sink, stove & fridge. When it’s right everything flows. When it’s off you feel it every single day. Too far apart? You’re walking laps.

What is #Radon and why is it dangerous? ca.style.yahoo.com/what-is-radon-…

The Home Show brings more than just booths under one roof. You’ll see a mix of businesses from across the region, including: • builders & renovators • roofing and exterior specialists • landscaping, outdoor living & backyard features • kitchens & bathrooms • home services

March is here, and if Feb’s numbers are any sign… Northern BC home building is setting up for a solid season . 🏗️❄️➡️ Here’s what we’re seeing in Prince George 9 single-family permits approved in February 🏡 Over $12 million in total permit value Data: City of Prince George

Buying a home isn’t just about what you see on the surface… it’s about what’s behind the walls, and the people behind the build 🏠🔍 This is what you’re really choosing when you work with a professional builder:

You know the ones. The boots that have seen mud in spring,frost in the morning, & sawdust by lunch 👢 The ones that have framed walls in Fort St. John, concrete in Dawson Creek, wired homes in Prince George, & kept projects moving in Quesnel even when the weather had other plans.

In France, students are introduced to skilled trades in their mid-teens, while they’re still in school — right when they’re beginning to explore what they’re good at and where they might fit.

Penticton builder and renovator Wally James is the new 2026 president of CHBA BC. Originally from Australia, James owns Buccaneer Contracting, serving homeowners across the South Okanagan. Congratulations, Wally! 🏠🔨 #CHBABC #BCBuilders

📊 Take a look at this mix… this is what a healthy housing market looks like 👇 Right now, condos and townhomes make up about 60.4% of new builds 🏢 Single-family homes are still strong at 28.3% 🏡 Row homes come in at 8.4% 🏘️ And semi-detached homes round things out at 3%

#TBT These pages from 1978 are from the very first Home Show, held at the Prince George Golf & Curling Club. If your business is part of building, renovating, or improving homes in Northern BC, there’s still time admin@chbanorthernbc.ca 250-563-3306