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GM of BC Place departs, PavCo gets new COO role

GM of BC Place departs, PavCo gets new COO role

A major management change for money-losing BC Pavilion Corp. (PavCo) has been announced in a staff memo seen by Business in Vancouver.

Tips on how to hire the best designer or developer for a web or mobile project

The only thing more expensive than hiring a top-notch developer is hiring a cheap one
Jim Pattison picks up radio stations shed by Bell-Astral merger

Jim Pattison picks up radio stations shed by Bell-Astral merger

Jim Pattison's broadcast group is acquiring three radio stations in Calgary and Winnipeg from Bell Media and Astral, the company announced this morning.
Bringing Silicon Valley approach to Hollywood North

Bringing Silicon Valley approach to Hollywood North

Movie accelerator CineCoup helps indie filmmakers build fan bases and raise investment
Bruce Allen buys stake in Vancouver Giants

Bruce Allen buys stake in Vancouver Giants

Music promoter and controversial radio talk show host Bruce Allen has bought a stake in the Vancouver Giants, the team announced May 13.
Rainmaker delisted from Toronto Stock Exchange

Rainmaker delisted from Toronto Stock Exchange

Animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment (TSX:RNK) will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) this June after failing to meet listing requirements.
Gaming sector holds job fair to support those recently laid off

Gaming sector holds job fair to support those recently laid off

Vancouver’s mobile gaming industry is rallying around those recently laid off by hosting a job fair May 3 that will be attended by various mobile gaming companies that are hiring.
Gold's Gym aims to muscle in on local gym market

Gold's Gym aims to muscle in on local gym market

Competitors surprised that the franchiser, whose Richmond outlet recently closed, now plans to open 20 new Vancouver gyms within two years
Layoffs follow closure of two of EA's Vancouver studios

Layoffs follow closure of two of EA's Vancouver studios

A global downsizing move by Electronics Arts Inc. (Nasdaq:EA) has hit Vancouver with the reported closure of two local EA studios.
Rainmaker announces new animated film title

Rainmaker announces new animated film title

The battered stock of Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. (TSX:RNK) got a boost Wednesday following the release of details of its new animated film project based on a popular PlayStation game.