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Pat Bell to launch B.C.'s most northerly winery

Pat Bell to launch B.C.'s most northerly winery

Former British Columbia cabinet minister Pat Bell is spending more than $1 million to open the province's most northerly winery ­– a fruit winery, on 4.2 acres near Prince George, he told Business in Vancouver October 15.
Tourism Vancouver accrues $19 million debt over five years

Tourism Vancouver accrues $19 million debt over five years

Five years after starting to pay off its share of the Vancouver Convention Centre, Tourism Vancouver is $19 million deeper in debt than when it started, new documents show.
Russell Breweries’ China brewpub is open for business

Russell Breweries’ China brewpub is open for business

Russell Breweries' (TSX-V:RB) brewery in China is now fully operational.
Tourism spending in Canada up slightly: StatsCan

Tourism spending in Canada up slightly: StatsCan

Tourism spending in Canada edged up 0.3% to $18.9 billion in 2013’s second quarter after a slight dip (0.2%) in the first quarter, according to Statistics Canada data released September 27.
Paragon reveals partnership for $535m resort next to BC Place

Paragon reveals partnership for $535m resort next to BC Place

Paragon Development Ltd. announced September 24 that it is partnering with 360 Vox Corp. (TSX-V: VOX) and that the company's major shareholder, Dundee Corp., will design, develop and operate a $535-million resort adjacent to BC Place.
Fastest-growing companies report: Pizza chain bakes up appetizing growth rate

Fastest-growing companies report: Pizza chain bakes up appetizing growth rate

Founder’s passion inspires him to take new franchisees to Italy to experience authentic Neapolitan pizza
Canadian travel deficit with the U.S. narrows slightly: StatsCan

Canadian travel deficit with the U.S. narrows slightly: StatsCan

Travel by Canadians to the United States decreased slightly in July while travel in the opposite direction remained unchanged, according to Statistics Canada data released September 18.
Hotel competition for Chinese visitor dollars heats up

Hotel competition for Chinese visitor dollars heats up

Mandarin-speaking employees, smoking rooms, slippers in rooms among key priorities
Executive Group begins construction on New York hotel

Executive Group begins construction on New York hotel

Vancouver's Executive Group has begun construction on a 163-suite boutique luxury hotel in New York, the company announced September 4.
Family business report: Smooth waters

Family business report: Smooth waters

Clearly defined roles help keep relationships on even keel