Category Archives: Trade
Vancouver Province column: Metro Vancouver still missing out on proven benefits of rail travel
September 29, 2008 Whether you agree with her political philosophy or not, you have to give Elizabeth May full marks for making plenty of noise during this fall’s federal election. The leader of the federal Green Party has made history — and … Continue reading
Business in Vancouver column: Osaka air link cancellation will sever vital economic tie for B.C.
Osaka air link cancellation will sever vital economic tie for B.C. Derek Moscato: Podium Business in Vancouver July 29-August 4, 2008; issue 979 At first blush, this past spring’s announcement from Air Canada that it would be cancelling its direct … Continue reading
World’s best cities for business according to Mastercard Worldwide research
Earlier this week, MasterCard Worldwide released its annual survey of “the global economy’s most influential cities”. Read on… MasterCard Worldwide Research Highlights Growing Role of Asian and Eastern European Cities in the Global Economy London remains the global economy’s most … Continue reading
Province column: Government must do more to speed travel between Vancouver and Seattle
The Province Monday, March 31, 2008 Road trips to Seattle, Portland and other Pacific Northwest destinations have long been popular with British Columbians hankering for some fun and recreation south of the 49th parallel. But given the dreadfully long lineups … Continue reading
Filed under Academia, British Columbia, Cascadia, Commuting, Entertainment, Politics, Portland, Seattle, Tourism, Trade, Transportation, Vancouver Province Columns
Port of Vancouver: Canada’s Pacific Gateway (Interview with CEO Gordon Houston)
I wrote this magazine article about the Port of Vancouver, including an interview with chief executive Gordon Houston, for Asia Inc. magazine earlier this year: Captain Gordon Houston, President and CEO of the Vancouver Port Authority, is looking to Asia’s … Continue reading
Filed under Asia Inc. Articles, British Columbia, Industry, Trade, Transportation, Urban Planning, Vancouver
