Marketing plan is one of the most talked about concepts, yet least understood activities in the world Jack Zenert My two boys are forever trying to prove how smart they are about marketing by telling me what companies should and should not do. The majority of business owners feel that they understand how marketing works [...]
3,000 foreign workers coming to Canada under federal skilled trades program The federal skilled trades program started accepting applications on Jan. 2. This is a new immigration program that will bring in 3,000 skilled tradespeople to Canada to fill-in several unoccupied jobs in specific fields. “The new [Federal] Skilled Trades Program will address serious labour [...]
Sharkwater director Rob Stewart launches latest film ‘Revolution’
‘Revolution’ documentary is anticipated follow-up to Rob Stewart’s ‘Sharkwater’ Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart was in Calgary yesterday promoting a follow-up film to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater. Stewart spoke to The Beacon News about his latest film Revolution. Stewart’s mission is simple, if a little ambitious – save humanity. The Canadian conservationist has expanded the scope of his [...]
The Arts must innovate to survive in today’s world
Giving value to the arts and culture By Shawna Stirrett Traditional arts groups such as orchestras, ballets, operas and theatres that neglect to think about how they fit into the broader social context and respond accordingly will fail. This might not happen today or the next day, but the writing is on the wall. While [...]
Historic Barkerville exhibit to tour British Columbia and China
Barkerville exhibit captures Chinese experience during Cariboo Gold Rush An exhibit depicting the lives of Chinese immigrants during the Cariboo Gold Rush will travel to China next year thanks to a $20,000 grant from the B.C. government. The Barkerville exhibit is put together from archives kept in the historic gold rush town, which capture the [...]
