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Smoke and mirrors

A growing chorus of critics charges that it’s unethical to force school boards and health authorities to fund private-sector carbon-reduction initiatives when that transfer of tax dollars has provided no measurable drop in greenhouse gas emissions

Columnist Bob Mackin: Golden Goals

Telus the front-runner in the new-name-for-BC-Place sweepstakes; refurbished stadium might not be a fit for Major League Baseball

Finavera Wind lands partnership with B.C. First Nation

Finavera Wind Energy (TSX-V:FVR) has struck another partnership deal with First Nations for a major wind farm project near Tumbler Ridge.

B.C. homeowners buying with investment in mind

B.C. is home to more investment-minded house hunters than any other part of the country, according to TD Canada Trust’s repeat home buyer’s report.

Soggy spring threatens to speed conversion of private campgrounds into more lucrative development uses

Drop in the number of private operators and higher campsite fees driving revenue rise for BC Parks

Hats Off

Business in Vancouver welcomes submissions from local small businesses and large corporations alike that demonstrate examples of corporate philanthropy and community involvement in the Vancouver area. High-resolution images are also welcome.

Columnist Mary Charleson: Marketing Messages

Keys to getting plugged into marketing’s new loyalty loop

New tool to help B.C. businesses export

A vendor database that helped companies secure Olympic contracts now provides support for breaking into foreign markets

B.C. hotels court Chinese tourists

Canada’s ADS designation is prompting hoteliers in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island to target China’s growing leisure travel market as the reasons for visiting expand beyond government, business or study

Columnist Peter Mitham: Real estate roundup

Safeway nears deal for huge Burnaby site; Vancouver’s push for more downtown office space is starting to pay dividends