Moves & Appointments

Non Profit:

John West has been appointed the new chair of the board of directors of the Nature Trust of British Columbia. West is the...

Non Profit:

Cory Matheson has been appointed business development officer at the Pacific Salmon Foundation. He brings eight years of...

Legal:

Edstrom previously worked in the Vancouver office of a large international law firm in the labour, employment and human rights ...
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Hats Off

This year’s 911 Awards recipients were Sergeant Cam Kowolski, Richmond RCMP; Corrie Okell, E-Comm 9-1-1; Innovative Laser Pointer Policy for Aircraft Safety; Richmond RCMP Victim Services Unit; Bill Shearer, BFI Canada; Bill Easton, Coast Mountain; Corporal William “Bill” Lumsdon, retired; staff sergeant Kerry Mah; Captain Bill Mulder, Richmond Fire Rescue; Cal McCarthy, Canadian Coast Guard; Corporal Kevin Krygier; firefighter Jenifer McElgunn; paramedic Dean Dube; paramedic Jeff Smith; Canadian Coast Guard “Green Crew”; and leading seamen John Grove, Mike Martens, Brad Falconer, Mike Lydiatt, Mike Hawley and Marc Rowe.
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the City of Richmond, with title partner WorkSafeBC, hosted the 11th Annual 911 Awards at the River Rock Casino, recognizing first responders and support staff from all agencies.
The Britannia Mine Museum is a co-recipient of the 2012 Mining and Sustainability Award presented by the Mining Association of BC and the Province of British Columbia. The annual award recognizes the diverse companies, communities, First Nations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies and individuals committed to advancing and promoting sustainable development in the B.C. mining sector. 
Britannia Mine Museum is the co-recipient of the 2012 Mining & Sustainability Award presented by the Mining Association of BC and the Province of BC. L-R: Rory Odenbach, head interpreter, Britannia Mine Museum; Gavin Dirom, president and CEO, Association for Mineral Exploration - British Columbia; Katherine Flett, director of marketing, Britannia Mine Museum; Professor Malcolm Scoble, UBC, department head, Mining Engineering; Karina Brino, MABC president and CEO; Steve Carr, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, Province of BC; Carol Watts, director of operations, Britannia Mine Museum; Robert A. Dickinson, chairman, Hunter Dickinson Inc.; Leonie Tomlinson, executive vice-president, Hunter Dickinson Inc.; Brent Leigh, deputy chief administrative officer, District of West Vancouver
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Who's Getting Sued

Defendants:

Orkin Canada Corporation and John Doe 800–855 W. Georgia St., Vancouver

Plaintiffs:

Darren Visosky and Carole Visosky 400–2955 Virtual Way, Vancouver

Claim:

Damages and costs relating to the faulty application of pest control products which allegedly damaged the plaintiff’s home.

Defendants:

Dowland Industrial Works Ltd. and Swift Power LP 1600–925 W. Georgia St., Vancouver and 402–707 Fort St., Victoria

Plaintiffs:

Ideal Welders Ltd. PO Box 49290, 1000–595 Burrard St., Vancouver

Claim:

A declaration of entitlement to a lien arising from breach of contract relating to improvements of a property.

Defendants:

Dowland Industrial Works Ltd. and Swift Power LP 1600–925 W. Georgia St., Vancouver and 402–707 Fort St., Victoria

Plaintiffs:

Minex Contractors Ltd. 202–166 Oriole, Kamloops

Claim:

A declaration of entitlement to a lien arising from breach of contract relating to improvements of a property.
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Forty under 40 »

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Forty Under 40

Every year, 40 business stars under the age of 40 are profiled in Business in Vancouver and then honoured at a gala awards evening. For 2012/13 event information and to register for the dinner, click here

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CFO of the Year »

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CFO of the Year

Chief financial officers in B.C. are profiled and honoured at an awards event. CFOs are chosen for corporate growth, overall performance and execution, business principals and financial reporting. Get event details

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Influential Women in Business »

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Influential Women in Business

Honorees are leaders in their company and the business community. These awards draw attention to the business case for gender diversity in the boardroom. For 2013 event info or to submit a nomination, click here

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