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What real net value does Metro Vancouver reap from the Canucks?

What real net value does Metro Vancouver reap from the Canucks?

I was surprised the other day when someone asked me, sports fanboy, of all people: are the Vancouver Canucks good for our economy? My initial inclination was to wonder why anyone would think otherwise.
Synthetic agriculture highlights food’s environmental costs

Synthetic agriculture highlights food’s environmental costs

Beanless coffee could hit the market as early as next year. Our summer was marked by key announcements from major food chains that have decided to switch to plant-based alternatives.
Environment is No. 1 issue for voters in federal election: poll

Environment is No. 1 issue for voters in federal election: poll

The federal campaign is now past the midway point, and the environment is now the most important issue for Canadian voters, just a point ahead of the economy and jobs in a recent Research Co. nationwide survey .
Survey pinpoints concerns over rollout of ride-hailing in B.C.

Survey pinpoints concerns over rollout of ride-hailing in B.C.

If all goes as planned, Metro Vancouverites will be able to have plenty of options to get home from holiday parties this year.
Bullish on budding B.C. biofuel business

Bullish on budding B.C. biofuel business

The road to a lower-carbon transportation future does not have to be navigated exclusively by high-tech complexity. The transportation sector, which generates about 37% of B.C.
‘Brownface’ controversy fails to dent Trudeau’s approval rating

‘Brownface’ controversy fails to dent Trudeau’s approval rating

Environment emerges as top issue for Canadian voters
Mediocre prosperity scores point to underlying problems in B.C.

Mediocre prosperity scores point to underlying problems in B.C.

Prosperity is in the eye of the beholder. It can mean wealth. It can mean health. It can mean abundance. It can mean joy. Or all these things. Or something else.
One big thing is getting in the way of your diversity initiative

One big thing is getting in the way of your diversity initiative

In my work as a consultant, I get to support all kinds of clients across Vancouver – and the world – in making their workplaces more inclusive.
B.C. poll respondents have a message for annoying callers

B.C. poll respondents have a message for annoying callers

My first interaction with Sarah happened on social media. Other Twitter users were complaining about the way she had interfered in their daily lives. At first glance, I thought they were exaggerating. Then it happened to me.
British Columbians cast wary eye on continued Hong Kong unrest

British Columbians cast wary eye on continued Hong Kong unrest

The public unrest in Hong Kong dominated international headlines for most of the summer. A series of protests that began over the proposed imposition of an “extradition bill” has continued for more than 100 days.