April 19, 2024

Junior hockey teams could benefit from NHL lockout

It's official -- for the fourth time in 20 years, the National Hockey League has locked out its players. And it's not just hockey fans that are feeling the impact. But also small businesses -- restaurants, bars set to potentially lose millions of dollars across the province. But CKNW's Dave Pratt says there could also be some big local winners -- … [Read more...]

Former political strategist for the premier to potentially benefit from liquor warehouse privatization

The BC government's decision to privatize liquor warehousing and distribution could be very lucrative for a former political strategist for the premier, according to a blogger. Bob Mackin says "Progressive Strategies" has been lobbying the government on behalf of "Exel Logistics" to come up with a new liquor distribution system. Mackin … [Read more...]