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Creating a ‘wow’ factor makes corporate events memorable

Creating a ‘wow’ factor makes corporate events memorable

Whether for brand awareness or fundraising, distinctive events can leave an impression
B.C. drone company building 'Google Streetview in the sky'

B.C. drone company building 'Google Streetview in the sky'

Vancouver-based company claims to have built the largest drone imaging network on Earth.
Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

Workplace report blames BC Wildfire Service again in another firefighter's 2023 death

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forests Ministry says it is doing everything possible to keep those who fight wildfires in the province safe, while the government workers' union wants more protections following two condemning reports into deaths of fir
Tenant advocate decries ruling that let B.C. landlord hike rent 27% after rates rose

Tenant advocate decries ruling that let B.C. landlord hike rent 27% after rates rose

An arbitrator with B.C.'s Residential Tenancy Branch has allowed a landlord to raise rent beyond the 3.5 per cent limit set by the province for this year because of ballooning mortgage costs.
International stock fraud 'mastermind' from B.C. has assets frozen

International stock fraud 'mastermind' from B.C. has assets frozen

International pump-and-dump 'mastermind' Fred Sharp, of West Vancouver, has been ordered by a B.C. judge to produce a list of assets after being found liable for securities fraud in civil proceedings brought by the U.S. SEC.
Trend of B.C. drinkers buying less alcohol accelerates

Trend of B.C. drinkers buying less alcohol accelerates

Beer has overtaken wine as the alcohol category for which British Columbians spend the most
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

New SkyTrain line now expected to cost $6 billion and be delayed until at least "late 2029," according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Risk swirls when two businesses share the same brand

Risk swirls when two businesses share the same brand

Protecting a brand can be challenging when a same-named restaurant chain operates nearby
Federal government planning sharp cut to low-wage stream of temporary foreign worker program, sources say

Federal government planning sharp cut to low-wage stream of temporary foreign worker program, sources say

Government records show Ottawa approved 83,643 temporary foreign worker positions in the low-wage stream in 2023, up from 28,121 in 2019 prior to the pandemic
Canada Jetlines becomes latest victim of cutthroat airline sector

Canada Jetlines becomes latest victim of cutthroat airline sector

Less than two years after it first hit the skies, Canada Jetlines has grounded its planes and ceased operations amid a cash crisis that caused it to become the third Canadian carrier in less than a year to stop flying.