http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog Get to know Canadian Businesses Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:51:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/were-attending-pdac-next-week-tell-us-your-story/ 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. ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/were-rich/ 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 ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/when-the-flame-dies/ 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 ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/can-the-spam/ 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 ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/%e2%80%9cwho-owns-the-house-we-own-the-house%e2%80%9d/ 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 ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/canadians-help/ 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 ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/canwest-goes-south/ 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 ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/the-bare-minimum/ 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 ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/happy-new-year/ 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 ... http://www.canadianbusinessjournal.ca/blog/canadas-economic-outlook-in-2010/