China Southern first airline to offer daily Dreamliner flights from YVR
China Southern Airlines (CSA) expects to be the first airline to offer daily scheduled flights out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) using Boeing 787 aircraft, commonly known as Dreamliners.
View ArticleBDC seeking Canada’s most innovative start-up
Attention all entrepreneurs: the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is teaming up with Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) to find and recognize the country’s most...
View ArticleMount Washington ski resort up for sale
The owners of Mount Washington Alpine Resort have quietly put Vancouver Island’s only commercial ski hill on the market.
View ArticleBusiness cheers B.C. budget
Fiona Anderson reports on the positive reaction of business groups to the B.C. budget announcement
View ArticleVBOT gives budget a B+
Fiona Anderson discusses why the Board of Trade awarded the budget a B+ score
View ArticleVancouver company helps remote workers locate workspace
Vancouver’s Network Hub has created an interactive map that will allow freelancers and remote workers to locate physical workspaces around the world, even when on the road.
View ArticleB.C. life sciences companies participate in India trade mission
Three British Columbia life sciences companies spent the last week in India on a trade mission to expand markets for B.C. businesses, the provincial government announced February 19.
View ArticleTelus to pay $1.14 billion for new spectrum
Ottawa has raised a whopping $5.27 billion through the sale of wireless spectrum – contrary to predictions of analysts who said the absence of a large foreign player would devalue the resource – and...
View ArticleB.C. government supports Canada-Korea free trade agreement
The provincial government is throwing its support behind a free trade agreement with Korea, saying the province is being hurt because of delays over the deal within Canada.
View ArticleVancouverites to enjoy longer patio hours
Restaurant patio hours in Vancouver will soon be extended into later evening hours, Vancouver City Council announced February 19.
View ArticleFacebook buys WhatsApp for $19b
Joannah Connolly discusses the reaction to Facebook's shocking $19 billion offer for WhatsApp
View ArticleWireless auction sees surprises
Joannah Connolly reports on the big stories coming out of the 700MHz wireless spectrum auction
View ArticleNew housing construction investment drops
Investment in new housing construction fell in December, Statistics Canada announced February 20.
View ArticleBC Place roof delays began early: Supreme Court opening arguments
The work to build a new roof on BC Place Stadium was already behind when the French company hired to supply support cables began work in July 2010, the British Columbia Supreme Court heard earlier this...
View ArticleCity approves changes to food truck bylaws
Vancouver City Council voted February 19 to approve a new street-vending bylaw that could mean big changes for food truck operators in the city.
View ArticleMassive change envisioned for North Vancouver waterfront
Ice rink, ferris wheel, water fountains and more listed in potential plan
View ArticlePMV delays coal transfer facility decision
Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) has further delayed its decision on a permit application for Fraser Surrey Docks' proposed coal terminal expansion, the port announced February 19.
View ArticleUnited Airlines slashes 85 Vancouver jobs, 240 across Canada
United Airlines has announced it is cutting 85 jobs in Vancouver and several more in Calgary and Toronto.
View ArticleChanges on menu at Tim Horton's
Jen St. Denis reports on how big changes at Tim Horton's have affected its financial results
View ArticleUnited Airlines axes 240 jobs
Jen St. Denis discusses why United Airlines had to lay off employees in Vancouver and across Canada
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