Develop your social media strategies and skills with the UBC Award of Achievement in Social Media program. Taught by leading industry professionals, courses are held evenings at UBC Robson Square or 100% online. Social Media Fundamentals in-class or online Sep 11 Social Media Strategy and Marketing online Sep 11;in-class Oct 11 Social Media … [Read more...]
Burns Lake continuing to recover
May 22, 2012 by
The mayor of Burns Lake says his community is continuing to recover - more than five months after a massive explosion and fire tore through the Babine Forest Products Sawmill.Luke Strimbold says about half of the mill's workers have been able to find other work - with an increased focus on the town's social issues. "We've got an active team, so … [Read more...]
A continuing story in Chase
April 27, 2012 by
RCMP in the interior town are involved in a standoff with a man who's holed up in a bank. Cpl. Dan Moskaluk says the man is armed with a gun and a knife but he says reports the suspect has an explosive device are un-confirmed, "With respect to who this individual is, this has not been concretely established. The motives for his actions or his … [Read more...]
West Fraser reports loss from continuing ops
February 16, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) reported a $ 10.6-million loss from operations in its latest quarter reversing a profit a year ago as the lumber producer's sales dropped nearly 10 per cent.The Vancouver-based forestry company said late Thursday its operating loss amounted to 25 cents per share for the three months ended Dec. … [Read more...]
UBC Continuing Studies Mobile Technology, Design and Marketing courses start soon!
January 20, 2012 by
Discover how to target your customers through mobile channels. Learn strategies for successful mobile web design, content and marketing, or the emerging area of mobile commerce. Taught by leading industry professionals, courses are held in the evenings at UBC Robson Square. Mobile Content Design and Development starts Jan 23 Mobile Commerce starts … [Read more...]
Continuing BC deficit “likely” because of HST says Premier
August 27, 2011 by
Will the disappearance of the HST,and the revenue it produces, make a BC budget deficit more likely? Premier Christy Clark says probably. The Premier says BC got a "big pot of money" from Ottawa to bring in the HST. It's already gone to pay down part of a deficit and to fund healthcare and education. Clark says it will be a "big job" to … [Read more...]
