Business

A group of fiercely loyal members is on a mission to keep the co-op out of the hands of an American private equity firm

"We can't continue to operate at a loss on a monthly basis. It's just, that’s not sustainable.”

The sale was approved "without the permission of the MEC membership, or any kind of meaningful consultation," says the petition.

“They basically just killed another 30% of our business,” said a pub operator, pointing to the new restrictions on serving alcohol past 10 p.m.

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to change how Vancouverites dine this winter, much as it disrupted consumption patterns this summer. 

With border restrictions likely to remain and snowbirds spending the winter months staying closer to home, Vancouver Island is likely to become a popular destination thanks to its milder climate and numerous campgrounds.

This is the sixth straight month when the province’s legal cannabis retailers have sold a record-high value of products

Their landlord: The provincial government. The plan: Use it as office space.

"With colder months approaching, the foodservice sector will need continued assistance to keep fulfilling its critical role within the Canadian economy”

The Canadian retailer joins the list of many shutting down bricks-and-mortar locations here in Metro Vancouver and nation-wide