We’re attending PDAC next week - Tell us your story!
Posted by Sara Kopamess in Business on 03 5th, 2010 | No Comments
With the way commodities performed last year around the world—who really wanted to attend a conference, or go to a mining show, in order to talk about making deals or forge new partnerships?
Times have surely changed. Along with thousands of other eager attendees, I will be at the Prospectors and Developers Association Conference next week, Monday through Wednesday, scoping out new stories and making some new contacts. Coverage will be included in all George Media publications next month.
Though...
We’re RICH!!!
Posted by Jen@CBJ in In the news on 03 3rd, 2010 | No Comments
Well if Vancouver isn’t in debt after the Olympics, the tourists will be. Spending in British Columbia (including debit and credit cards) soared 93 per cent compared to the same 17-day span last year, reaching $115 million US. Apparently, foreigners spent $6.8 million per day, between Feb. 12 and Feb. 28. Visa reported over 1 million transactions.
Unsurprisingly, visitors from the U.S. spent more than half of that ($61.1 million); the Chinese were next, spending $7.8 million; third on the list...
When the flame dies
Posted by Jen@CBJ in In the news on 02 25th, 2010 | No Comments
I have been researching the Olympics a lit for the cover story in this month’s CBJ. More specifically, I have researching the costs and subsequent debts associated with hosting such events. Not surprisingly, a lot of cities overspend and go into billions worth of debt. I’m not breaking news. This isn’t a hidden fact. Yet we find fierce competition between cities aching to bring the Games home.
Why? Easy: attention, glory and patriotism.
The Olympics are a blast to watch and I’ll...
Can the spam.
Posted by Jen@CBJ in Misc on 02 1st, 2010 | No Comments
I am responsible for moderating comments on the CBJ blog. As I checked them today, I was not surprised to find 83 new comments-82 of which were spam. I have come to expect it. While spam is a natural by-product of blogging, I continue to be taken aback at what kind of spam we’re receiving.
I am not at all shocked to find links to porn sites or advertisements for certain enlargement products. After all, the adult industry can’t often market their businesses in mainstream media, so they...
“Who owns the House? We own the House!”
Posted by Jen@CBJ in In the news on 01 25th, 2010 | No Comments
What started off as a Facebook page, objecting to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s decision to prorogue Parliament, sparked into a nationwide protest that attracting people by the thousands. CBJ staffer Antonia McGuire was there to participate in a protest for the first time in Toronto.
Carrying signs with messages ranging from No to Proroguing, Yes to Democracy to Harper Go Back to Work, the crowd dressed warmly and shouted loudly for all the cameras—and ultimately, Stephen Harper to hear. As...
Canadians help
Posted by Jen@CBJ in In the news on 01 19th, 2010 | No Comments
It’s not business news, but it is worthwhile. As I read the news and receive updates about the conditions in Haiti, I am reminded that as members of a developed country, we steward a great deal of the world’s economic resources.
I am encouraged that people and organizations are stepping up to help. For example, International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda just announced today that the Canadian government is pledging $80 million to humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti.
This Haitian disaster...
CanWest goes south
Posted by Jen@CBJ in In the news on 01 11th, 2010 | No Comments
The print world flinches again, as CanWest looks for buyers for its newspaper division.
As someone who writes in the digital realm, I am thankful for the job security. But as someone who likes to feel the newspaper in my hands, I mourn for the state of print.
I used to think that people simply wouldn’t abandon that morning coffee and paper routine. Judging by the web traffic of online news sources and magazines–including our own site–Canadians are adjusting. But are we okay with...
The bare minimum
Posted by Jen@CBJ in In the news on 01 8th, 2010 | 1 Comment
One day, a few years from now, we will look back on the metal detector used for airport security with the same puzzled look that creeps on our faces when we recollect smoking in bars, or, in the Neolithic era, in hospitals.
The metal archway will be a relic. Transport Canada announced this week that they will be start installing full-body scanners in major Canadian airports starting this month, after American airports did the same in response to the attempted terrorist attack where a single lunatic...
Happy New Year!
Posted by Jen@CBJ in Misc on 01 4th, 2010 | No Comments
It’s not lip service; 2010 really is a happy new year. According to RBC’s Canadian Consumer Outlook Index, we’re feeling a lot more optimistic this year.
The outlook report rose eight percentage points in December, indicating people had less anxiety about their jobs, are less likely to delay major purchases, are exercising financial prudence and incurring less debt. As for the big picture outlook, more than half of Canadians view the economy as good, with 60 per cent expecting the...
Canada’s economic outlook in 2010
Posted by admin in In the news on 12 23rd, 2009 | No Comments
What makes Canada an economic leader in the coming year? The next 5 years? This coming decade?
CBJ just published our January 2010 edition of the magazine, which features a look at Canada’s economic strengths going forward. But we want to hear from our readers.
Why do YOU think we will be at the top of the class in 2010?
Canadian Business Journal offers readers a glimpse into major Canadian industries including construction, energy, food and drink, healthcare, manufacturing and more, through comprehensive profiles of successful Canadian enterprises.
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