Contents | November 2014
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Politics for Sale
This month's civic elections, including Vancouver's hotly contested mayoral race, have put the spotlight on how we choose our leaders. Forget the issues or weighing the bona fides of each candidate: voters increasingly take their cues from the world of marketing before casting their ballot.
by Frances Bula
features
The Gift of Time
Volunteering is always a worthwhile endeavour, but for those interested in leadership development, it's one of the most important tools in the tool kit. A look at the Dos and Don'ts of corporate volunteer programs.
by Paul Wilcocks
The Resurrection of Bill Bennett
Once shunned by his cabinet colleagues, Bill Bennett is now on of the stars of the Christy Clark government. An intimate portrait of a complicated man.
by Matt O'Grady
Frontlines
TRADEA Hub of Activity
Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Beijing on Nov. 110 to discuss, among other things, establishing a Renminbi trading hub in Canada, with Vancouver being the likely city. But how much difference would such a facility make for bilateral trade?
by Jacob Parry
MANUFACTURINGRavi Saligram
Ravi Saligram, after senior management jobs with multinational corporations around the world, has landed at auctioneer giant Ritchie Bros. He claims this stop at the Burnaby-based company will be his last.
by Brenda Bouw
RETAILWhat's in Store
Things are heating up in the Vancouver retail scene, and we've got the map to prove it.
by Kristen Hilderman
MANUFACTURINGFakin' It
Cheese or fake chees? Daiya Foods of East Vancouver makes the business case for a dairy-, gluten- and soy-free cheese-like substance
by Jacob Parry
Intel
PUBLIC RELATIONS Whether it's see-through pants or oil slicks, every company needs a detailed plan to prepare for the worst.
VISUAL LEARNING How to work through your pregnancy (Tip No. 1: Pilfer a few airline sickness bags from your next flight. You never know when you'll need them).
ASIA Doing Business in Vietnam.