The BC Government and Service Employees' union is serving strike notice on BC Pavillion Corporation that runs BC Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre. The union says after three days of discussions with their employer, a deal isn't possible, so when their contract is set to expire Monday morning, job action will begin. The main … [Read more...]
Podmore resigns from PavCo
August 15, 2012 by
Another change at the crown corporation responsible for overseeing BC Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre. David Podmore has resigned as chair of the Pavillion Corporation. Podmore says his job was to oversee construction of the Vancouver Convention Centre, refurbishment of Canada Place, and renovations to BC Place. "But always indicated, to … [Read more...]
Buckley leaving Pavco
June 13, 2012 by
He's leaving because he wants to, not because he has to. That's what the chair of the BC Pavilion Corporation is saying about the resignation of Pavco president and CEO Warren Buckley. "He wants to take a rest, spend more time with his family and ultimately, at some point, I guess he'll decide if he wants to take on something else at a future … [Read more...]
