Commentary

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

A focused strategy can help you find the right companies, meet the right people and land your dream job

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pre-election transportation focus was predictably on people movement throughout Metro Vancouver. Post-election, however, more focus needs to be on goods movement.

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.

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.

Human capital has become the critical success factor for companies and jurisdictions in promoting their economic well-being. Productivity, innovation and competitiveness will flounder without bold action on this policy front.