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Alleged e-bike-caused house fire spawns lawsuit against Burnaby's Envo

Alleged e-bike-caused house fire spawns lawsuit against Burnaby's Envo

Other companies also sued for damages after fire 'destroyed the plaintiffs' home and contents.'
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Ray Walia inducted into BC Innovators Hall of Fame

Ray Walia inducted into BC Innovators Hall of Fame

Launch Academy has helped companies raise over $2.5 billion and has supported more than 6,000 entrepreneurs
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Husband-wife research team inducted into BC Innovators Hall of Fame

Husband-wife research team inducted into BC Innovators Hall of Fame

Dr. Connie Eaves is posthumously recognized for her contributions to science, health and research alongside Dr. Allen Eaves
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Venture capitalist Boris Wertz recognized as prominent B.C. innovator

Venture capitalist Boris Wertz recognized as prominent B.C. innovator

Entrepreneur found additional success as an angel investor and then a venture capitalist after his company sold
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BHP, Lundin Mining to buy Filo for $4.5 billion, form joint venture for projects

BHP, Lundin Mining to buy Filo for $4.5 billion, form joint venture for projects

VANCOUVER — BHP and Lundin Mining Corp. have signed a $4.5 billion deal to acquire all of the shares they don't already own in exploration company Filo Corp.
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Competition watchdog launches airline industry study amid ‘cost and quality’ concerns

Competition watchdog launches airline industry study amid ‘cost and quality’ concerns

The Competition Bureau study will zero in on the state of competition among carriers, barriers to entry and growth in the market, and obstacles for travellers looking to make informed choices.
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Occupancy dips, but Vancouver again tops Canada for hotel room rates

Occupancy dips, but Vancouver again tops Canada for hotel room rates

Visitors to Vancouver paid an average $336.53 for a hotel-room night in June – the third-highest monthly rate in the region's history
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Ten years on, Imperial Metals still recovering from Mount Polley disaster

Ten years on, Imperial Metals still recovering from Mount Polley disaster

Company now focused on $2.6-billion block cave mining project at Red Chris mine.
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Haisla blaze a path for Indigenous industry

Haisla blaze a path for Indigenous industry

First Nation will own majority share of $5.5B project
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Hotel spats aside, B.C. lags rest of Canada for work stoppages

Hotel spats aside, B.C. lags rest of Canada for work stoppages

Threats of strikes and actual job action at the Port of Vancouver, airlines and hotels could deter corporate investments, tourist visits
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