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Vancouver's Nude Beverages sells ready-to-drink product line for $11M

Vancouver's Nude Beverages sells ready-to-drink product line for $11M

Co-founder who left the business in 2021 told BIV he was disappointed with the sale price
When companies ignore favouritism, culture sours and workers leave

When companies ignore favouritism, culture sours and workers leave

Favouritism in the workplace can cause competent and hardworking employees to become demoralized and disengaged
Advocacy group calls on Vancouver to 'embrace' cannabis tourism after 4-20 'debacle'

Advocacy group calls on Vancouver to 'embrace' cannabis tourism after 4-20 'debacle'

VANCOUVER — The head of a B.C. cannabis growers group says the City of Vancouver's choice to discourage instead of sanction a marijuana celebration over the weekend was a costly "missed opportunity.
Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Ottawa's plan to construct 3.9 million homes in seven years is "lofty target." Here in B.C., columnist Keith Baldrey says finding the hands to build them will be a tall order.
Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Carbon taxes may be unsustainable tools as political and price realities begin to sink in — and they aren’t the only policy option at politicians’ disposal.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.

What Australia and the U.K.'s grocery codes can teach us about Canada's food fight

Progress on a Canadian grocery code of conduct has stalled as two major retailers refuseto sign it, claiming it will raise prices.
B.C. Securities Commission uses new power after woman allegedly skipped out on investigators

B.C. Securities Commission uses new power after woman allegedly skipped out on investigators

The B.C. Securities Commission is putting into use a new enforcement tool bestowed upon it by the provincial government to discourage people from skipping out on investigators.
B.C. businesses brace for boom as Vancouver Canucks gear up for playoffs

B.C. businesses brace for boom as Vancouver Canucks gear up for playoffs

NHL playoffs bring hope to Vancouver's hospitality industry as Canucks face Nashville Predators on Sunday
B.C. lawyer once crowned 'Canada's smartest person' suspended from practice

B.C. lawyer once crowned 'Canada's smartest person' suspended from practice

In 2014, Braden Lauer gained national attention when he won CBC's Canada's Smartest Person game show.