July 2017 marked the start of one of the worst wildfires in B.C.’s history, destroying more than 1.2 million hectares of land and leading to the declaration of a province-wide state of emergency that lasted a record-breaking 10 weeks. The wildfires had a devastating economic … [Read more...]
Nootka Sound
The Nootka Sound region on Canada's west coast is best known as the birthplace of British Columbia – a title referring to the pivotal role it played in the struggle between Spain and Britain over territorial control of the entire western coast of North America in the late 18th … [Read more...]
Patak’s Foods
Patak’s Foods Ltd. is the world’s leading brand of packaged Indian food for the retail and foodservice markets. Its authentic curry pastes, cooking sauces, and vegetable curries are sold in grocery stores and supermarkets in more than 45 countries worldwide, including the UK, … [Read more...]
Photon Technology
Augat Photon Systems designs and manufactures fibre optic equipment and systems for the global telecommunications and cable television industries. It was acquired by Thomas & Betts and later, Scientific Atlanta. A commitment to innovation was crucial to Photon’s success in … [Read more...]
Industry Canada Case Studies
Preparation of a series of case studies for Industry Canada’s “Managing for Business Success” website. The case studies demonstrate how small business is managing in such key areas such as finance and skills development and help shed light on how some successful Canadian … [Read more...]