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Vancouver real estate: aging boomers cash out

When the Guinness family built the Lions Gate Bridge to connect their British Properties in West Vancouver with downtown at the height of the Great Depression, it was almost an act of desperation....

Young BC business professionals take us around the world in new travel and culture series

CHEK TV’s latest original program is set to bring a fresh look at the world of business travel, dining, arts, and culture, with two hosts who epitomize young, successful business...

Vancouver real estate: like selling a couch on Craigslist

Waiting for home prices to go up on Vancouver's West Side?

Vancity divests Enbridge holdings

Vancity Investment Management (VCIM) has divested its Enbridge holdings in the IA Clarington Inhance SRI (socially responsible investments) funds, as well as its employee pension plans. In...
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China's CNOOC set to buy Canadian energy giant Nexen for $15.1 billion

The all-cash takeover deal of Nexen, if successful, would be China’s biggest overseas energy acquisition to date.

Vancouver’s Business Improvement Areas, they just aren’t what they used to be…

A big overview of Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) and their role in Vancouver's communities.

Green Circle Salons helps Vancouver hair salons get their green on

Vancouver hair salons join the green economy with the launch of a Toronto-based company that collects 95 per cent of waste produced.

Success tips for health and wellness professionals from Michael Desrochers of PainPRO Therapeutics

Compared to overcoming his personal struggles, Michael Desrochers of PainPRO Therapeutics thinks building a million dollar health and wellness business is actually easy.

Vancouver cleaning service, The Natural Cleaners, healthy home cleaners

The Natural Cleaners,Vancouver's efficient, green cleaning service gets VO stamp of approval. Fast, efficient, and all-natural cleaning products.

Business advice from Matt Mickiewicz who turned his hobby into multi-million dollar businesses

How did serial entrepreneurs uncover ideas and become successful? Matt Wickiewicz offers business advice based on knowledge gained from running three multi-million-dollar companies.