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Vancouver city goes big game hunting

Vancouver city goes big game hunting

Six years after hosting the Olympic Games, Vancouver is finally embarking on a long-term initiative to attract more major sporting events and the opportunities they generate for its businesses and global profile
Sports Outlook 2016: Team owners face tough competition in 2016

Sports Outlook 2016: Team owners face tough competition in 2016

Canucks in uphill slog to rebuild team, fan base; Rugby Sevens could generate business boom; BC Lottery Corp. faces fantasy sports fight
Vancouver single-screen cinema has the Force

Vancouver single-screen cinema has the Force

The 350-seat Dunbar Theatre is the only single-screen independent theatre showing Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the city
Under the B, no bids for BCLC bingo contract

Under the B, no bids for BCLC bingo contract

Province’s gambling corporation renews deal for electronic bingo provider contract
News Quiz December 11, 2015

News Quiz December 11, 2015

How well have you been paying attention to this week's local business news? Test your knowledge with the BIV weekly quiz!
Largest metro areas ‘underserved’ by casinos: BCLC

Largest metro areas ‘underserved’ by casinos: BCLC

Investments slated for both Victoria and Metro Vancouver
Vancouver’s BMO Theatre Centre launches

Vancouver’s BMO Theatre Centre launches

The Arts Club and Bard on the Beach will share venue that cost more than $20.1 million to build
After three years of scandal, Furlong receives warm reception from business audience

After three years of scandal, Furlong receives warm reception from business audience

In his first public address in three years, John Furlong, the former CEO of the committee that organized Vancouver’s 2010 Olympics, indicated he believes his name has finally been cleared following the conclusion of a defamation trial in September.
Victoria needs a new casino: city staff

Victoria needs a new casino: city staff

Victoria city staff are recommending that council tell the British Columbia Lottery Corp. the city is open to...
BC Lions, CFL business game plan hits boomer bust

BC Lions, CFL business game plan hits boomer bust

Team’s home-game attendance dropping; younger demographic embracing NFL options