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Knowledge Network’s president and CEO is launching new platforms and tapping new funding streams

For today’s screed, I considered relating the talk between the bishop and the monk.

The newest kids’ movie is in the theatres – a remake of The Lorax, a Dr. Seuss title from 1971. One of Seuss’ most pointed and topical stories, The Lorax is an environmental fable. And although we’ve made some progress, it’s a story that – 40 years later – business still has not really taken to heart.

Public pay and pensions are much in the news. Unions representing B.C. teachers, municipal workers and most provincial employees are out looking for more. The more that they want is from the pockets of private-sector taxpayers.

The increasing cost of providing health-care services is an issue of growing significance for governments, businesses and the public.

Rize in transit

It's a good thing that politicians are held to account for raising taxes. There is a lot of waste in the public sector, and it's easy to hide it.

Longtime restaurateur Bud Kanke has operated 11 restaurants in 41 years but none as long as the 27-year-old Joe Fortes in downtown Vancouver

People are increasingly using mobile devices for web browsing, email, social networking, watching videos, reading books, playing games and even – now and again – as work tools. Maybe even for a phone call or two.