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Vancouver’s sustainable food scene trending among foodie tourists

Vancouver’s sustainable food scene trending among foodie tourists

A trip to Granville Island Public Market may seem old hat to the locals who’ve walked by all those ice-packed stands piled with prawns and salmon too many times before.
Weak dollar coincides with spike in international visitor spending in Canada

Weak dollar coincides with spike in international visitor spending in Canada

International visitor spending soared 3.7% in the April through June quarter
Proposal to replace Vanier Park lawn with gravel draws fire

Proposal to replace Vanier Park lawn with gravel draws fire

Bard on the Beach’s (BOTB) proposal to remove part of Vanier Park’s lawn and replace it with a hard surface such as pavement or gravel has prompted critics to question how much of an impact commercial enterprises should be allowed to exact on public
DineEquity makes new push for IHOP and Applebee’s franchisees in B.C.

DineEquity makes new push for IHOP and Applebee’s franchisees in B.C.

The largest full-service restaurant company in the world has hired a new franchising head for Canada and seeks to add some B.C.-based Applebee’s restaurants to its current 13 International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurants in the province.
Using family ties to secure advantages in B.C.’s competitive pub business

Using family ties to secure advantages in B.C.’s competitive pub business

Close-knit company management goes hand in hand with upbeat homespun atmosphere that benefits traditional pub operations
Caliburger to launch in B.C., seeks franchisees

Caliburger to launch in B.C., seeks franchisees

Gregg Saretsky: Expanding horizons

Gregg Saretsky: Expanding horizons

WestJet CEO Gregg Saretsky championed Alaska Airlines’ initiative to double its fleet; now he’s pushing major expansion plans at Canada’s second-largest airline
Flicks help salvage Victoria’s hotel sector

Flicks help salvage Victoria’s hotel sector

Films being shot in Victoria may salvage a slumping hotel sector that has seen a sharp drop in U.S. visitors and slowdown in BC Ferries traffic.
Franchisees taking bigger slice of fast-food chains

Franchisees taking bigger slice of fast-food chains

Wendy’s Co. plans to sell all 135 Canadian restaurants to franchisees
Corporate tax break key to Tim Hortons-Burger King merger

Corporate tax break key to Tim Hortons-Burger King merger

Canada’s lower rate attractive to businesses pursuing tax inversion strategy