Asian companies become the largest investors in B.C. natural gas fields The natural gas sector in B.C. has attracted over $6 billion in investments in the last year and companies from Japan, China and Malaysia in Asia have been particularly big investors. Mitsubishi alone put in $2.9 billion for a 40 per cent stake in [...]
Public health care can help Canada improve productivity Troy Media – by Cy Frank The road to reviving Canada’s sluggish productivity may lead straight to an emergency department, or an operating room, or even an immunization clinic. Sound implausible? Only if you consider public health care from the tired and usual point of view [...]
VP says residents are emotional investors due to lack of confidence and research Beacon Staff Reporter A new report from one of Canada’s largest banks says British Columbians are emotional investors and often invest on impulse. At a recent presentation held by BMO at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Serge Pepin, VP of asset management investment [...]
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 [...]