Sep 22, 2023
Our takeaways from The Forum's AFIA DEI Index launch event

Yesterday, on a chilly September night, The Forum warmly welcomed people into Vancouver’s Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art to celebrate an impressive initiative led by its senior program manager Gretchen Ferguson: the AFIA (Accelerating Financial Inclusion and Access) DEI...

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Sep 21, 2023
Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon hits 40 years with no plans of slowing down
Nathan Caddell

The 19th annual A Night to Dream Gala, held in support of Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon last Saturday, was about as fancy as events get. A lovely three-course meal, silent and live auctions, everyone dressed to the 10s—I...

Sep 21, 2023
Young Guns: How entrepreneur Olli Dickson stays hands-on through 16-hour shifts
Rushmila Rahman

While racking up points and penalty minutes on the junior hockey circuit in his hometown of Penticton, Ollivor (Olli) Dickson had dreams of playing in the NHL one day. But that didn’t work out, and neither did his attempts at...

Sep 20, 2023
Pacific Trader: Metalla Royalty grabs for the brass ring
Michael McCullough

The stock: The mining royalty streaming model has a couple of advantages over investing in mining companies themselves. Essentially, a streaming company is a specialized financial institution that puts money up front into miners’ projects in return for a share...

Sep 19, 2023
Into the Future: How business leaders can harness the power of generative AI
Josh Blair

Over the past year, generative AI has exploded into the cultural zeitgeist. While discussions around AI and its capabilities have been prevalent for some time, OpenAI’s rollout of tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E has led to a level of mass adoption by...

Sep 19, 2023
Inventory: Upgrade your bedtime routine with a little help from these B.C. companies
Alyssa Hirose

Chris Manley and Olga Roberts lead the team at Victoria-based organic bedding company Resthouse (founded by Manley in 2014). The brand’s in-house private label Kakun includes mattresses, mattress toppers, body pillows, throws and more—counting all of their naturally breathable, moisture-wicking products...

Sep 18, 2023
EDGAR Development Announces New President
Jessica Kirby

BCBusiness + Edgar Development After 25 years in the real estate industry and five years at EDGAR Development, Matthew McClenaghan is taking on a new role as President at EDGAR, alongside his partner and friend, CEO Peter Edgar. McClenaghan’s appointment comes as...

Sep 15, 2023
Textile recycler Debrand unveils a new automation-forward facility in Surrey
Rushmila Rahman

When Vancouverite Amelia Eleiter worked in marketing back in 2003, she was tasked with developing branded assets like pop-up tents and product signage that would live to see a few weeks at most. “Because they were so specifically branded, they...

Sep 14, 2023
10 Vancouver International Film Festival movies we'll be lining up for
Nathan Caddell

This year, much of the star power that often gives life to the movie festival circuit in places like Toronto and Telluride has fizzled out, thanks to the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes currently taking place. That’s not necessarily a factor...

Sep 14, 2023
Weekend Warrior: Fashion entrepreneur Christine Morton feels something in the water
Rushmila Rahman

Cold-water swims have been part of Christine Morton’s life since she was a child in Scotland. Her father taught all three of his daughters to swim in the North Sea, and Morton loosely held onto the habit even after she...

Sep 13, 2023
Creating a Lasting Impact Beyond Your Time
Jessica Kirby

BCBusiness + Vancouver Foundation Beyond the immediate demands of life, many long for a way to make a meaningful difference in our communities—to leave a legacy that endures far beyond our time. It is in this pursuit that the Vancouver Foundation Legacy...

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