The BCBusiness Peter Severinson Archive

THE PETER SEVERINSON ARCHIVE

Peter Severinson was assistant editor of BCBusiness from 2007 to 2011, leaving to pursue a master’s degree in public policy. Peter Severinson's work at BCBusiness shows that the world of business is no island. What matters to the economy also matters to families, politics, and society. New policies, ideas and social tension all make their mark on the B.C. business community.

Red Light, Green Light: The Sex Industry in Vancouver

Mia is adamant this is a job she loves. Her clients are “great guys.”

Controversy in B.C. Employment Standards

For many in B.C., it seems, being an honest employer has never been harder.

The B.C. Government's Culture of Secrecy

Why is the public becoming increasingly suspicious of government?

Cost of Justice: B.C.'s Legal Aid Crisis

B.C.’s lawyers say that paying for the poor might actually save money.

A New Approach to Industrial Taxes in B.C.?

The days of home­owner tax breaks paid for by industry may be numbered.

B.C.'s Public Consultation Process

Yes, the public is consulted for big projects, but is anyone listening?

B.C. First Nations & Business

B.C. CEOs and aboriginal chiefs walk a mile in each other's shoes.

For Love of Taxes

How did talking about taxation in B.C. and Canada get so tough?

Wrestling with Giants

Shaw’s below-norm pricing threatens to drive Novus out of business.

Child’s 
Pay: Investing in Child Care for a Stronger Future

Yes, child care 
really is an 
investment in 
our future.

Get Happy

Turns out money does buy happiness – just not very much of it.
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