New Office will open in 2020 and will enable Amazon to double its workforce in Vancouver Across Canada, Amazon now has over 5,000 full-time, full-benefit employees In early November, online behemoth Amazon announced that the company has signed a lease for a new office in downtown Vancouver. The office will allow Amazon to [...]
By Anna Guy The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is the oldest and largest construction association in British Columbia with a rich history that spans almost 90 years. It is the 5th largest in Canada serving almost 700 general and trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers such as architects, engineers and insurance providers, [...]
Improving the health of women, newborns, and families By Anna Guy In what is already a very challenging time for parents, the thought of being separated from one’s while they stay in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can make it even harder. In what is an innovative and progressive move—the only of its [...]
Our Trained Professionals, Are Your Best Defense! By Anna Guy What started as a team of four employees in 1974 installing security systems, All Peace Protection (All Peace) has grown to be one of the largest security companies in northern Alberta. In its 43 years of business, All Peace has expanded its services provides [...]
Helping Your Business Soar By Anna Guy When companies need to access remote sites, they turn to Avier Group of companies for seamless aviation, logistics, fuel, and services support to get the job done. B.C./ NT, based Avier Group has soared to success within the last decade by approaching aviation transportation logistics and [...]
By Anna Guy Calming, or invigorating. Enjoyed alone, or to bring people together. Hot, or cold. Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water thanks to its versatility. It can be served anytime, anywhere, for any occasion. On any given day, more than one half of the North American [...]
Cultural Icon to Take New Residence By Anna Guy The new Maison de Radio Canada in Montreal will make a positive impact in the cultural—and neighbourhood—landscape. As Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions, CBC/Radio-Canada is a beacon of news, entertainment, and information. Deeply rooted in communities all across the [...]
Electrical Mechanical Design for Maison de Radio-Canada By Anna Guy The original Maison Radio-Canada is a monument to Quebec culture and identity. The French-language arm of the CBC houses the master control point for Radio Canada’s radio and television networks, and is also the main studio for many of Montreal’s English and French-language [...]
Focus on Infrastructure By Anna Guy When writing about the new Champlain Bridge Project, it’s hard to decide where to begin? That it’s North America’s largest infrastructure project? Or the fact that it’s one of the busiest vehicle crossings in Canada—used by up to 60 million vehicles per year? How about the technical criteria [...]
Proud History, Bright Future By Anna Guy It’s not every day that a company with a legacy of over 100 years is as forward thinking and modern as NFOE. With over a century of experience, Montreal-based architectural firm NFOE brings innovation to design and its processes. Known for exceptional collaboration and partnerships with other [...]