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Richmond clean tech Saltworks Technologies receives $4.4m federal funding
Saltworks Technologies, a Richmond company focusing on treating “the toughest” wastewater in the world, received a $4.4 million investment from the federal government for its innovation. Harjit...
TechWomen initiative taps under-represented talent pool
Immigrant women seen as a largely untapped source for technology talent in B.C.
Women’s Equity Lab reaches out to angel investors
Investment group generating dividends in a traditionally male-dominated sector
Most B.C. residents believe in God, but few attend church regularly: survey
Throughout the course of this century, British Columbia has been the most irreligious province in Canada. In the 2001 national census, 35.1% of British Columbians claimed to have no religion when...
Dressing for success still matters: consultants
In Vancouver, loose dress codes could increase staff retention
B.C.’s carbon tax draws scrutiny from politicians and researchers
Study shows levy has made British Columbians more gas frugal, but leakage is a problem
Self-publishing consultancies turn page on industry transformation
When I started out in the book publishing industry as an editorial assistant, I managed what was disparagingly known as the “slush pile.” This substantial pile was where all of the unsolicited...
Policy, not personality, was winning factor in Alberta election
In the final years of the 20th Century, discussions about finding a way to unite Canada’s centre-right parties became increasingly important to conservative voters. Jean Chrétien was forming majority...
Two 14-storey rental buildings proposed for last block of East Hastings in Vancouver
Projects being considered under Moderate Income Rental Housing Pilot Program
Logistics company announces deal for 250,000 square foot facility near Deltaport
Canadian Alliance, a third-party logistics and freight forwarding company, has announced a deal for a new 250,000 square foot facility adjacent to Deltaport. The facility will provide Canadian...
Coming soon to accommodations near you: pod hotels
Asian hospitality trend poised for major expansion into North America