April 2011

cover story
The Future of Vancouver Real Estate
It's a mature industry, yet it's always changing. And when it does, someone always gets rich.
By BCBusiness
A Matter of Trust
The almost spiritual war against development on the Gulf Islands.
By David Jordan
Undercutter Agents
Online tools are creating a new breed of discount realtors.
By Fabrice Taylor
Rich Folk, Poor Folk
Why we all benefit from mixed-income neighbourhoods.
By Christine McLaren
features
Vancouver Bedbugs: The Bloodsucking Menace
Forget vampires; the real monster of the moment is the tiny bedbug. And in Vancouver, the eighth-most-afflicted city in North America, the beasts are breeding an industry.
By Kevin Chong
Stuart McLaughlin, Mountain Man
How Grouse Resorts' Stuart McLaughlin turned around a money-losing mountain.
By David Jordan
Human Resources: The Skills Trap
Many new immigrants are stuck, lacking both vital skills and the resources to learn them.
By Jessica Barrett
primer
Biofuel Dreams:A reimagined northern forest sector is focusing on biofuels
Money Shot:Vancouver paparazzi dish on hunting celebs at home
Brief:Local Groupon record holder Sean Campbell on how to reel 'em in
Inquiring Minds:Who was the pivotal contact in your career?
Need to Know:How To Handle an Office Romance
Crossroads:Capilano, a new university with a new boss: Kris Bulcroft