Business in Vancouver (BIV)

Business in Vancouver is a highly regarded weekly newspaper that has been catering to the Greater Vancouver area since 1989. Aimed at business leaders and decision-makers, it delivers essential local business news and insights every week. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions in British Columbia, as well as ongoing features like the biggest business deals in the province and lists of the Top 100 companies across various industries.

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For Stan Fuller, change is the secret ingredient at Earls

2 days ago | biv.com | Graeme Wood |Phil Melnychuk |Kyle Duggan |Catherine Morrison

Since 2005, more than 100 leaders have been inducted into the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame, including seven celebrated last week at the program’s 19th annual awards gala, hosted by Junior Achievement British Columbia (JABC).
B.C. tourism sector braces for summer with fewer cruises, more staycations

2 days ago | biv.com | Glen Korstrom

Vancouver tourism-destination executives are cautiously predicting a banner season this summer, although some signs point to a drop in visitors compared with last year. Cruise traffic, for example, is expected to be lower. Recession fears have ramped up with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening punishing tariffs on Canadian goods, causing some consumers to prepare for the worst by cutting back on spending and deciding not to travel.
B.C. AI CEOs excited Canada has first dedicated minister of AI

2 days ago | biv.com | Glen Korstrom

Executives in B.C.'s artificial intelligence (AI) sector are excited for what they think it means for Canada to have its first dedicated minister of AI in a government cabinet. Prime Minister Mark Carney this morning unveiled his new cabinet, and it includes former broadcaster Evan Solomon as the minister of AI and digital innovation. Past ministers that would have overseen AI held titles such as minister of innovation, science and industry.
Parkland-Sunoco deal comes amid fraught U.S.-Canada relations, resource nationalism

3 days ago | biv.com | Lauren Krugel

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Rob Shaw: BC NDP’s nurse recruitment push ignores the crisis on the ground

3 days ago | biv.com | Rob Shaw

The B.C. government is embarking on a glossy new marketing campaign to try and lure away American nurses to come work in our provincial hospitals. It will undoubtedly feature majestic mountains, the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean and images of all sorts of outdoorsy hipsters doing outdoorsy, hipster-y things while draped head-to-toe in Arc'teryx.
Long-awaited hearing begins for three-tower proposal at Commercial-Broadway

3 days ago | biv.com | Mike Howell

A long-awaited public hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a controversial proposal to build three rental housing towers on property currently occupied by Safeway near Commercial Drive and Broadway. The proposal has been a long time in the making, with a rezoning application submitted in 2019, which was followed by revisions and then withdrawn in August 2023. A new application was submitted in November 2023 and revised again in May 2024.
Analysis: ICBC execs say no-fault system better for Lapu-Lapu festival victims

3 days ago | biv.com | Graeme Wood

The victims of April’s deadly Lapu-Lapu Day festival vehicle-ramming incident should see more compensation and benefitsunder ICBC’s no-fault insurance system compared with the prior model, according to the provider’s interim CEO. The Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. raised concerns last week victims will face significant challenges to receiving fair compensation.
QuadReal acquires Maple Leaf Self Storage for undisclosed sum

3 days ago | biv.com | Jami Makan

QuadReal Property Group LP has acquired Maple Leaf Self Storage Inc. for an undisclosed sum. QuadReal spokeswoman Hannah Wanlin said in a Monday email the acquisition aligns with the company’s investment strategy and expands its presence in the self-storage sector. QuadReal is a private owner and manager of properties across Canada, operating at arm’s length from owner British Columbia Investment Management Corp.
George Massey Tunnel replacement gridlocked by NDP inaction

4 days ago | biv.com | Rob Shaw

After more than eight years of promises, $300 million spent and almost nothing to show for it, there’s not a lot for the NDP government to brag about when it comes to the George Massey Tunnel project. Which is perhaps why Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth didn’t try that hard to do so when quizzed about the issue recently during his ministry’s estimates.
BCGEU accuses Vancity of shifting values, betraying credit union roots

6 days ago | biv.com | Glen Korstrom

Executives at the British Columbia General Employees Union say they are frustrated with what they describe as shifting values at one of B.C.'s largest financial institutions, Vancouver City Savings Credit Union. The BCGEU is mired in mediated contract negotiations with Vancity, and its members voted in March to be able to go on strike in order to get what they consider a fair deal. The union can issue a 72-hour strike notice but no threat to go on strike has been issued.