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Burnaby businesswoman sues Megabite Pizza in franchise dispute

Sandeep Mand and her STK Triple Holdings Ltd. are suing Megabite for $195,000 plus other costs. Mand believes the 11-outlet pizza chain did not provide her with a franchise site that she could reasonably operate nor equipment that worked.

Groupon launches charitable program in Vancouver

Growing Chefs , a local non-profit focused on getting children excited about healthy food, has joined forces with Groupon as the first Vancouver organization to benefit from the daily deal giant’s philanthropic initiative, G-Team.

Clark promises new holiday in first throne speech

In her first speech to throne since being elected premier, Christy Clark focused on job creation, families and increasing government transparency.

Glitches plague new Canadian basketball league

Canada’s new professional basketball league has run into problems before its inaugural tip-off set for October 14. The situation invokes memories of failed sports leagues such as the former Vancouver-based Canadian Baseball League.

Telus pays off mortgage in Burnaby

Telus (TSX:T) now owns its Telus House property in Burnaby. Telus House is the company’s largest customer care contact centre in Metro Vancouver.

New website highlights investment opportunities in Northern BC

The communities of northwest B.C. have combined forces to spur development and attract new investment with the launch of a web portal called Invest Northwest BC.

MP Dan Albas tables bill to ease interprovincial wine sales

Bill enables wineries to ship wine to customers for personal consumption across provincial boundaries and for residents to be able to legally transport wine across provincial boundaries

BC Place Stadium workers may strike

The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) announced October 3 that about 600 of its members who work at BC Place Stadium have voted 89% in favour of potential strike action.

Telus begins major upgrades to B.C.’s telecommunications systems

Premier Christy Clark announced Friday that work has begun on the contract her government signed with Telus (TSX:T) in July to upgrade B.C.’s telecommunication systems. She said the upgrade will make B.C.

Pepsi scores major contracts in Canada

PepsiCo Canada (NYSE:PEP) has been busy making friends in the sporting arena countrywide. The company announced two deals last week. One will see PepsiCo Canada Beverages continue as the official non-alcoholic beverage supplier at BC Place.