The Mayor of Vancouver wants the provincial government to make immediate changes to keep film productions from leaving town. Gregor Robertson says the provincial tax credit system needs to be adjusted to match those in other provinces. Robertson has tabled a motion callng for a letter to be written to the premier and the prime minister … [Read more...]
Canada’s largest public sector union to hold day of action Saturday
September 15, 2012 by
Thousands are expected at nationwide rallies Saturday -- as members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada fight planned cuts. New Democrat MP Kennedy Stewart says local rallies are planned for Vancouver and Surrey. "Speaking out really against the public sector service cuts that we've been having, really that the Harper government's been … [Read more...]
Layoffs at MS follow others in tech sector
July 26, 2012 by
Vancouver's high tech industry has suffered yet another blow as Microsoft confirms layoffs in one of their city studios. Microsoft issued a statement confirming they have trimmed staff after pulling the plug on two projects under production. Vancouver NPA Councillor George Affleck says its a tough pill to swallow, "Really disappointed to see … [Read more...]
Canada tops ranking in global mining sector
August 31, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - The Canadian mining and metals sector ranks No. 1 in an international list of corporate deal-making so far this year.Canadian mining companies had 196 acquisition deals during the first half of 2011 and were targets for acquision in 129 deals, according to the Ernst & Young report.Australia came in second in both categories, making … [Read more...]
