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New liquor law to boost catering, events

New liquor law to boost catering, events

Legislation promises to bring B.C.'s liquor regime in line with other Canadian provinces and fight Vancouver's reputation as a “sleepy city”
B.C. gives go-ahead for liquor licences for caterers

B.C. gives go-ahead for liquor licences for caterers

Yesterday the province introduced legislation to allow caterers to obtain a liquor licence.
Bites on Bikes delivers lunch, good karma

Bites on Bikes delivers lunch, good karma

A new take-out service that helps put street people to work and has a low carbon footprint is being billed as "the most socially responsible lunch you'll get in Vancouver." Bites on Bikes is a new service offered by the H.A.V.E.
Hoteliers shed their reservations about commercial value of Internet initiatives

Hoteliers shed their reservations about commercial value of Internet initiatives

Harnessing mobile devices, QR codes and other technology now vital to keeping hotel owners ahead of the competition
Iconic Starbucks store in downtown Vancouver to close

Iconic Starbucks store in downtown Vancouver to close

One of the oldest Starbucks stores in Vancouver, at the southwest corner of Robson and Thurlow streets, is closing. Starbucks Coffee Co.
Hastings “East Village” rebranding spurs opposition

Hastings “East Village” rebranding spurs opposition

Critics say the Hastings North Business Improvement Association (HNBIA) should not have tried to rebrand the East Hastings strip between Commercial Drive and Renfrew Street as the city’s new East Village.
Robust sales driving Keg plans to open 10 new restaurants across Canada

Robust sales driving Keg plans to open 10 new restaurants across Canada

But high-end Shore Club falls victim to what owner of expanding restaurant chain says was the size of its location
Union power being derailed

Union power being derailed

Lengthy Rocky Mountaineer lockout underscores waning union influence in federal jurisdictions
Jumbo construction start a year away

Jumbo construction start a year away

Opponents pondering new tactics to convince court to quash permit for $900m year-round ski development
Glowbal restaurateur threatens to sue CBC

Glowbal restaurateur threatens to sue CBC

Glowbal Restaurant Group owner Emad Yacoub told Business in Vancouver April 4 that he plans to sue the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) for making false accusations and singling his business out in an April 2 story on the practice of servers h