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You don't know the power of the dark side of the stores

You don't know the power of the dark side of the stores

Sylvain Charlebois: SkipTheDishes just announced it’s building 38 dark stores across the country to support its online food delivery strategy
Their ships have come in

Their ships have come in

In Part Six of The Orca's series on BC ports, Frank Peebles looks at the captains of the ship - so to speak. The CEOs of BC’s ports are some of the province’s top earners, with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority leading the way.
How Canada can build up its skilled trades workforce

How Canada can build up its skilled trades workforce

Canada does not have enough skilled trades workers. The question is, what do we do about it?
How gene editing helps farmers and consumers

How gene editing helps farmers and consumers

It's not the same thing as genetic modification (GMO), but with gene editing on the verge of acceptance in Canada, the way we communicate risks through food labelling needs to change.
'Perfect storm' hammers B.C.'s trucking sector

'Perfect storm' hammers B.C.'s trucking sector

Russell Hixson: Not only did the floods cause delays in supply chains, but hit the gas pedal on issues that were already starting to impact truckers.
Back to the Future in Nanaimo?

Back to the Future in Nanaimo?

In Part Five of The Orca’s exclusive series on BC’s ports, Frank Peebles heads to the Harbour City, and the Port of Nanaimo.
Thoughts on paid sick leave

Thoughts on paid sick leave

Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock look at the numbers, nuts, and bolts of paid sick leave, how it will affect employers, and how its fits alongside existing programs.
‘In the shadow of the giant’

‘In the shadow of the giant’

In Part Four of The Orca’s exclusive series on BC’s ports, Frank Peebles looks at who calls the shots – and whether the system is working as intended.
Ellected 16 - with Kathleen Reid

Ellected 16 - with Kathleen Reid

Welcome to Ellected – the podcast about women in politics, by women in politics, and for anyone who supports women in politics.
Food supply chain resilience put to the test

Food supply chain resilience put to the test

Supply chains in Western Canada have always been vulnerable - and thanks to the floods, that’s not going to change anytime soon, says Sylvain Charlebois.