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Feeding Vancouver's poor a foundation for business

Feeding Vancouver's poor a foundation for business

For Save On Meats owner Mark Brand, launching a charitable foundation could be the key to making his social enterprise profitable
Opus Hotel brand set to expand, but loses Montreal presence

Opus Hotel brand set to expand, but loses Montreal presence

Vancouver entrepreneur John Evans plans to expand his Opus Hotel to cities such as Calgary and Ottawa even as the brand prepares to lose its Montreal presence.
U.S. company buys a quarter of Whistler Blackcomb

U.S. company buys a quarter of Whistler Blackcomb

An affiliate of KSL Capital Partners has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Intrawest ULC's 24% interest in Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. (TSX:WB), both companies announced yesterday.
Pine beetle threatens tourism wilderness assets

Pine beetle threatens tourism wilderness assets

After valuable trails destroyed, guest ranch owners want more forestry consultation
First Nation files for judicial review of Jumbo ski resort

First Nation files for judicial review of Jumbo ski resort

The Jumbo Glacier ski resort, which has faced two decades of legal and regulatory delays and roadblocks, is facing yet another hurdle: a legal challenge by the Ktunaxa First Nation.
Dragons' Den's Arlene Dickinson wants to save Save-On Meats

Dragons' Den's Arlene Dickinson wants to save Save-On Meats

Save-On Meats, a Downtown Eastside butcher and deli with a strong social enterprise component, is getting a bailout for Dragons' Den star Arlene Dickinson.
The perks of charity work

The perks of charity work

Philanthropy offers the hospitality industry a boost in its social equity – and its bottom line
Canadian travel deficit widens

Canadian travel deficit widens

Canadians increased international travel in September while travel to Canada from abroad shrank, thereby increasing Canada’s travel deficit and causing concern for tourism operators.
Vancouver travel agent Uniglobe expands to Poland

Vancouver travel agent Uniglobe expands to Poland

Vancouver-based Uniglobe Travel International (UTI) announced November 19 that it has expanded to its 65th country, Poland, which is the fastest growing economy in the European Union.
Smooth sailing for Vancouver cruise sector with 2012 recovery set to continue in 2013

Smooth sailing for Vancouver cruise sector with 2012 recovery set to continue in 2013

Passenger counts increase despite decrease in cruise ship traffic