Victor Young

Comms guy, former @boardoftrade, @globalnews, @cknw.

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

Wind damage in Stanley Park after the storm last night.

Bonus picture of an eagle enjoying lunch with a view at Ferguson Point!

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

Nothing says Vancouver like a giant empty building on prime real estate keeping their sign running with the completely wrong date and time on display 24/7.

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

I should mention this is easily the best coverage of the pieces I’ve seen so far. It increasingly feels like the CBC is one of the few with the capacity to dig a little bit because, you know.

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

Every major Canadian news outlet jumping on the story of the Kleenex exit from Canada and none provide anything other than the company’s canned statement.

My kingdom for a news source that actually picks up the phone to get context for stories!

https://t.co/W5sU6B7rgn

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

Few outside the news biz truly understand the seismic shifts that are underway and the inevitability of its demise.

Amidst rampant misinformation, Canadians are the ones who lose in the fight between the federal government and tech giants.

[CityNews Vancouver @CityNewsVAN]

BREAKING NEWS: Google set to remove news links in Canada over online news law https://t.co/o3cgxB5Utz

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

People rarely think about or appreciate the critical role facilities like the @ParklandCorp refinery in Burnaby play in our communities.

A bit of a (nerdy) dream come true for me yesterday with the opportunity to tour the grounds and ask a barrage of questions!

[Greater Vancouver Board of Trade @BoardofTrade]

Yesterday, members of GVBOT's Regional Transportation and Infrastructure Committee had the opportunity to tour Parkland's Burnaby refinery and see the facility in operation first-hand.

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

The podium is named “explodium”, what a time to be alive.

[CityNews Vancouver @CityNewsVAN]

It was a sizable B.C. political issue that called for a one-size-fits-all solution, says Premier David Eby, who at six foot seven inches is the province's tallest leader. The solution: a mechanical podium.

https://t.co/YPeRmamg6O

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

Tweet of the day.

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

@AdelAbdulaziiz yes! see you in Vancouver

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

Vaughn brings incredible wit, self-deprecating humour, and empathy to his work, plus an unmatched depth of knowledge and analysis.

I may not get to produce it anymore but his daily segment on @CKNW is still the first thing I listen to every morning.

https://t.co/z0MSLVsoTG

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

@JessBrady980 Thanks, Jess! This is the kind of caddie I can get excited about 😂

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

Send me your golf swing tips!

[Greater Vancouver Board of Trade @BoardofTrade]

Our Communications Manager, Victor Young (@VictorDYoung), is celebrating two years with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade today!

When he's not producing our podcast or writing news releases, you can find Victor walking the Seawall or working on his golf swing.

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

The app-based gig economy helps make sure you can get home safe after a night out.

It can also make sure there's pizza when you get there!

Let's make sure it stays that way.

[Greater Vancouver Board of Trade @BoardofTrade]

A Path Forward for the Gig Economy in British Columbia.

Our report recommends innovative new approaches to working conditions for app-based workers in ridesharing and food delivery, to ensure a vibrant future for the app-based gig economy in B.C.

https://t.co/tlTBEzEb3t

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

@NeedlesOnNews River Road Golf Course, Thames Pool, seems like the "fiscally responsible" option is just killing any kind of municipally run recreation facility.

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

Thanks to this map from @Climatologist49, TIL the Peace River Regional District and Fort Nelson abolished DST in 1972.

Apparently they botched it, opting for Mountain Standard Time, and failing to align with the rest of the oil patch as originally intended.

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

I'm not sure people appreciate the fundamental role @PortVancouver plays in connecting Canada to the world.

The fact that Canada's busiest port operates just steps away from some of the best bars, breweries and restaurants Vancouver has to offer will never cease to amaze me.

[Greater Vancouver Board of Trade @BoardofTrade]

@DpworldCanada and @PortVancouver have just announced the completion of the Centerm expansion project.

The expansion increases container handling capacity by 60%, and reduces the environmental footprint of the terminal.

https://t.co/bcV3XHyswZ

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

This recommendation alone would solve a lot of our skills gap challenges!

“be more nimble with what the realities of the labour market are saying…not continue to provide training for opportunities that don’t exist.”

https://t.co/YLKJtEZy7M

[Greater Vancouver Board of Trade @BoardofTrade]

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has released a new report that lays out steps to address labour challenges in B.C.

‘Solving B.C.’s Workforce Challenges’ charts a path forward that will enable our region to grow and thrive.

Read the release: https://t.co/KIVn3Mm04n

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

Ain’t that the truth!

[Greater Vancouver Board of Trade @BoardofTrade]

Perspective is everything.

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

This is fantastic, way to go North Shore Rescue!

[North Shore News @NorthShoreNews]

It's the most efficient way to rescue people in the mountains and get volunteers home to their families, North Shore Rescue team leader Mike Danks says https://t.co/KnuojBJU2a

[Victor Young @VictorDYoung]

This is awesome, and big props to everyone involved in keeping a local institution on the stands!

[Farhan Mohamed @farhanmohamed]

🚨 HOT OFF THE PRESS...

The @georgiastraight is back in print 📰

Grab a copy from a news box around Vancouver!

We heard from SO many readers who said they relied on their print edition to tell them what was happening. Really proud of our team for pulling this off so quickly.