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SAVE THE DATE – April 13 startup finance

SAVE THE DATE – April 13 startup finance

What is it? This three-hour event is meant to provide guidance to young entrepreneurs and equip them with the tools to grow a sustainable business.
Movers & Shakers: Here’s one for the brunch fans

Movers & Shakers: Here’s one for the brunch fans

Breakfast fans in Burnaby now have another option when it comes to finding something tasty to eat. The Quebec-based Cora Breakfast and Lunch restaurant opened its ninth franchise in B.C this week – and it’s in Burnaby.
Take advantage of spring and head to the Heights

Take advantage of spring and head to the Heights

The countdown to summer is on, soon the few days of sunshine will turn into weeks on end of clear skies and warm temperatures. As it’s said, April showers bring May flowers.
New digs for Heights chocolatier

New digs for Heights chocolatier

Chez Christophe moves to a bigger space on Hastings
Movers & Shakers: Shoppers Drug Mart opens at Solo District this weekend

Movers & Shakers: Shoppers Drug Mart opens at Solo District this weekend

Following on the heels of Whole Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart will open its doors at 4460 Lougheed Hwy with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 2. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Derek Corrigan.
Business Buzz: A big restoration

Business Buzz: A big restoration

Burnaby Auto Body is no stranger to tough jobs, but its most recent restoration is something the crew is especially proud of.
Movers & Shakers: BBOT introduces new CEO series, lights off for Earth Hour and more.

Movers & Shakers: BBOT introduces new CEO series, lights off for Earth Hour and more.

What does it take to be a successful and innovative CEO? That’s the question the Burnaby Board of Trade hopes to answer with its new CEO 1:1 series, which gets started April 15 with Jack Newton, CEO of Clio, a Burnaby tech company whose management so
Premier stops by Burnaby Board of Trade luncheon

Premier stops by Burnaby Board of Trade luncheon

B.C.’s premier was in Burnaby Friday to celebrate the board of trade’s inaugural women’s business leadership luncheon. The Burnaby native talked gender roles and the continued struggle many women face while working in the public and private sectors.
The corner office: Shelley Wallace

The corner office: Shelley Wallace

Owner of Hagensborg Chocolates

Column: Come join in on the spring break fun in the Heights

Don’t you love this time of year? The days are getting longer and winter is fading. All the February rain has cleared the skies for March sunshine.