As a dreaded accounting scandal continues to drag Olympus' name through the mud, federal agents in the United States arrested yet another gentleman in connection with the firm's alleged fraud. Chan Ming Fon, a citizen of Taiwan, was reportedly arrested in Los Angeles today. As the story goes, he was a former bank executive in the company, and he … [Read more...]
BCCLA hires new executive director
December 9, 2012 by
The BC Civil Liberties Association has hired a new executive director. Josh Paterson is a lawyer with a background in first nations and environmental issues. While he says that likely factored into his hiring, pushing police accountability will continue to be a priority for the BCCLA. "There has been an improvement in the way things are going on … [Read more...]
Translink executive car allowances
December 7, 2012 by
The people in charge of Metro Vancouver's public transit system have spent more than $ 100-thousand this year in vehicle allowances and expenses. Translink's 10 executives billed the transit authority nearly $ 110-thousand for things like parking, gas, vehicle maintenance and insurance between January 1st and September 30th of the current … [Read more...]
Manufacturers’ Executive Council – Information Session
November 24, 2012 by
MEC is a council that brings Senior Management and owners of manufacturing firms together for an invigorating exchange of information, ideas and insights. Members meet monthly in facilitated peer groups from non-competing companies and share best practices as well as troubleshoot issues relating to the manufacturing industry. The peer group model … [Read more...]
Apple executive shakeup: Scott Forstall and John Browett are leaving the company
October 31, 2012 by
Huge news out of Apple today, as its senior vice president of iOS software, Scott Forstall, will leave the company next year after putting in some 15 years. Furthermore, John Browett -- head of Apple retail -- is also on his way out. The memo was delivered late today, on a day that is littered with other news that the company may hope will bury the … [Read more...]
CLBC faces protests over executive bonuses
June 22, 2012 by
Tears and outrage. That's how families reliant on Community Living BC are responding to the Clark government's refusal to address ongoing concerns about the program. Brenda Aarstad says her 22 year old daughter Lindsay, who's a CLBC client, lost her job in April. "We've not had any service since and its been very, very frustrating. very … [Read more...]
VEF Gala BBQ With Gretchen Libby, Executive in Charge of Business Development & Global Strategy at Industrial Light & Magic – a division of Lucasfilm
May 30, 2012 by
May the force be with you! Come and join the VEF Board and our Sponsors/Supporters as we enjoy an evening of networking, great speaker presentation and a delicious BBQ fare. Mingle with Entrepreneurs and Industry experts in the newly refurbished Science World at TELUS World of Science, with superb views of Vancouver, False Creek and the North … [Read more...]
John Furlong named executive chair of Vancouver Whitecaps
April 12, 2012 by
John furlong has been named the executive chair of the Vancouver Whitecaps. The former head of the Vancouver Olympic organizing committee assumes the new role immediately. As executive chair he will be the most senior member of the soccer club's executive team that includes president bob Lenarduzzi and chief operating officer Rachel Lewis. CKNW … [Read more...]
COPE executive steps aside
April 10, 2012 by
Vancouver's COPE is without an Executive Director. Alvin Singh is leaving the job after two years. Despite a battering in last November's civic election, Singh insists he still has faith in the once-dominant party, "I'm not concerned at all about the future of the party, and my departure is in no way reflective of me being unhappy or … [Read more...]
