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The article announces winners in the 30 Under 30 annual ranking of executives in British Columbia, presented by "BCBusiness" journal, including Sunny Lenarduzzi of Sunny D Entertainment Ltd., Cristina Samper Pearl of event-planning firm Fluent Productions, and Wicks Electric Inc. owner Adam Wicks.

The article focuses on the new facility of postal service company Canada Post Corp. in Richmond, British Columbia. It is noted that the new facility has the capability to process 12,000 packages in one hour. The focus of the company in its investments and network as well as its plan to enter and grow its electronic commerce sector are also mentioned.

The article discusses British Columbia's bid to house a trading hub in Vancouver for the Chinese currency Renminbi that could mean an easier flow of trade and investment between Canada and China, according to Bruce Flexman, former head of trade lobby group AdvantageBC. Topics mentioned include a brief overview of China's trading economy, reportedly the largest in the world, the other benefits the deal would bring to both countries, and why Vancouver is chosen as the new home of the trading hub.

The article focuses on the emergence of Vancouver, British Columbia as an outsourcing hub for global technology company in need of software developers. Topics mentioned include factors contributing to the city's popularity with technology companies including flexible immigration laws, competitive salaries, and having a common time zone with California, example of companies that have set up offices in the city including social media company Facebook, and changes in Canada's immigration laws.

The article presents an interview with Gregory Henriquez managing director of architectural firm Henriquez Partners Architects, who discusses the redevelopment of Woodward's building in Vancouver, British Columbia, an architect's role in Vancouver, and uniqueness of Vancouver as a city.

An interview with Mike de Jong, finance minister of British Columbia (B.C.), is presented wherein he talks about his non-use of email and the accountability aspect of emails or paper trails, foreign ownership in the Lower Mainland, and the housing policy in B.C.

The article reports on the success of the fundraising project initiated by collector Amelia Gao for the Institute of Asian Art of Vancouver Art Gallery in January 2016, which surpassed all financial expectations due to the support of new immigrants from China.

The article debates about developing of farm land near Boundary Bay, Canada, and talks of regulations as per Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), benefits of farmlands for agriculture produce, and criticism by developer Sean Hodgins and British Columbia politician, Richard Steves.

The article focuses on the significance of U.S. dollar (USD) to businesses in British Columbia. Topics discussed include the USD denomination of export contracts regardless of the destination, how Catalyst Paper managed its debt which is denominated in USD, and the views of Craig Williams, vice-president of B.C. for Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, regarding the impact of currency on business.

The article reports on the economic deals of the British Columbian government to address the slow process of the treaty concerning the land owned by the First Nations in the province. Topics include the agreement-in-principle signed by the Malahat Nation with the province and four other First Nations, the loans offered by the British Columbia Treaty Commission, and the opposition of Premier Christy Clark against the appointment of George Abbott as treaty commission chair.

The article discusses topics related revenues from Canada's property transfer tax including British Columbia (B.C.) , Montreal and Toronto; statistics of revenues in 2015; and criticism from Cameron Muir, chief economist at B.C. Real Estate Association and others on real estate transfer tax.

The article features several real properties in British Columbia which were sold including the Westin Bayshore Resort in Vancouver, the Hyatt Regency Vancouver Hotel, and the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria.

The article discusses the business strategy of junior mining companies of entering the medical marijuana business following the changes made in marijuana regulations by the Canadian federal government in June 2013. Topics covered include the planned pot business of junior mineral exploration company Bayhorse Silver Inc., the plan of junior miner Papuan Precious Metals Corp. of starting licensed grow-ops or cannabis cultivation, and the success of licensed marijuana grower Tweed Inc.

The article discusses business opportunities in Canada and South Korea. It mentions South Korea's business commitments in Canada which include billion-dollar investments in Canadian infrastructure, commercial interests in British Columbia natural gas, and a sizeable export market for Canadian lumber. It also discusses Canadian businesses having joint ventures with local companies in South Korea, South Korea's business culture, and free trade agreements with South Korea.