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When it comes to transit funding, all roads lead to disagreement

When it comes to transit funding, all roads lead to disagreement

In the first days of November, the political attention of the province has shifted away from municipal politics.
More rehab, fewer prescriptions among opioid action plan priorities

More rehab, fewer prescriptions among opioid action plan priorities

The use of prescription and non-prescription opioid drugs ceased to be only an urban problem in British Columbia a few years ago.
Networking with intent

Networking with intent

A focused strategy can help you find the right companies, meet the right people and land your dream job
Editorial: Cashing in on Cascadian co-operation

Editorial: Cashing in on Cascadian co-operation

News flash: Canada and America can get along. Political noise too often obscures that reality. Consider, for example, the aspirations of the recent Cascadian Innovation Corridor Conference held in Vancouver.
First past the post fix-it guide to a better electoral reform option

First past the post fix-it guide to a better electoral reform option

When your computer doesn’t function quickly, you upgrade its software. When your car doesn’t run smoothly, you repair the engine. You don’t throw them out. So let’s agree, our rusty, dusty, fusty electoral system can use a tune-up, too.
Two provinces, two identities: how B.C. and Quebec see themselves within Confederation

Two provinces, two identities: how B.C. and Quebec see themselves within Confederation

Over the past few years, British Columbia and Quebec have had their share of common goals. The two provinces consistently outrank all others as places where environmental concerns are paramount.
Avoiding collisions at the intersection of family and business

Avoiding collisions at the intersection of family and business

Imagine that you’re the CEO of a successful, third-generation family business and your niece, Casey, has just applied for the vice-president of marketing position, which is about to be vacated.
Editorial: Municipal logistics chain reactions needed

Editorial: Municipal logistics chain reactions needed

Pre-election transportation focus was predictably on people movement throughout Metro Vancouver. Post-election, however, more focus needs to be on goods movement.
Calgary vs. Vancouver: a city guide to career path prospects for techies

Calgary vs. Vancouver: a city guide to career path prospects for techies

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi swooped into Vancouver this week to lure tech workers to his city from ours. He spent some time talking onstage, holding meetings and generally being more affable and accessible than his departing counterpart.
Political donation limits radically redrew municipal campaign plans

Political donation limits radically redrew municipal campaign plans

Next month, Vancouver will have a new mayor and council after a historic election. Eight of the 10 councillors will be women, and three of them will represent the Green Party. The Non-Partisan Association (NPA) elected five members.