BIV Events:

CFO of the Year Awards
Business in Vancouver and the Institute of Chartered Accountants are pleased to announce that nominations are open for the BC CFO of the Year Awards to be held in May of 2012.

NAIOP Vancouver and Business in Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Awards of Excellence
Get the recognition your project deserves through the NAIOP Vancouver and Business in Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Awards of Excellence! Nomination deadline: February 29, 2012

Influential Women in Business Awards
Join us on March 6, 2012 to celebrate the winners of the 13th Annual Influential Women in Business.

 

 

Business Lists

Business in Vancouver's weekly industry lists are a vital tool for lead generation, deep industry information and seeing who falls where and who is on top in business in B.C. The lists are available in Excel, HTML and PDF. Order and start using your new lists right away.

 

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Daily business news for Metro Vancouver

Canpages demise is sad end to B.C. success story

Friday, 03 February 2012 11:01

Can pages logoYellow Media Inc.’s (TSX:YLO) decision earlier this week to close its Canpages division and lay off an estimated 250 staff is a sad end to what was a B.C. success story.

   

Port Metro cargo up 3.4% in 2011

Friday, 03 February 2012 10:59

Port with cargo shipsAfter seeing sharp increases in 2010, Port Metro Vancouver (PMV)’s 2011 cargo volumes edged up only slightly in 2011.

   

David Ho pleads guilty to criminal charges

Friday, 03 February 2012 10:54

GavelProminent B.C. businessman and billionaire David Ho, founder of now-defunct Harmony Airways Inc., has pleaded guilty to unlawful confinement of a woman at his home and possessing an unregistered loaded firearm.

   

Mexico uses “state immunity” to escape B.C. labour board charges

Friday, 03 February 2012 10:50

Mexico flagMexico will not have to face the British Columbia Labour Relations Board (BCLRB) over charges that its Vancouver consulate worked in collusion with agriculture employers to stop Mexican citizens suspected of being union supporters from working in Canada.

   

Council defers motion for Metro Van meeting broadcasts

Friday, 03 February 2012 10:44

public meeting with TV camerasVancouver City Council has deferred a motion, proposed by Non-Partisan Association councillor George Affleck, to ask Metro Vancouver to broadcast its public meetings.

   

Clark announces B.C. natural gas strategy

Friday, 03 February 2012 10:36

Liquefied natural gas shipping containersPremier Christy Clark today announced British Columbia's natural gas strategy under the BC Jobs Plan.

   





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