12 BCBusiness AUGUST 2014
Back in Business
As someone who was born and raised in
Prince George, I can attest to the fact that
the city is certainly at a turning point and
all signs are looking up ("The Rebirth of
Prince George," June '14). University of
Northern British Columbia has come
into its own as a leading university, the
natural-resource sector is firing on all cyl-
inders and the 2015 Canada Games will
open the nation's eyes to what's going
on here. New immigrants are moving
to town and former residents who left
when times were tougher, like myself, are
coming back. It's going to be an exciting
decade in the Prince George region.
Nick Fedorkiw
Prince George
Trust the Crowd
I hear what the big boys are saying
("Experts See Little Upside in
Equity Crowdfunding," bcbusiness.
ca/finance) but I also think some
rules need to be relaxed to allow more
access to interesting investments from a
broader market. I am skeptical that
the general resistance to opening up
markets is less about protecting little
old ladies in Cranbrook from themselves
than it is about protecting the access to
capital that puts wealthier investors in a
stronger position.
Sometimes people aren't looking to
win big. They are looking to give flight to
a dream, and if they have some money
to help—but would like more than a
T-shirt as thanks—I think the move-
ment toward opening up the market is a
good one.
Rupert Whiting
Vancouver
A Surrey Story
Mayor Dianne Watts has delivered
beyond the promises made while cam-
paigning ("Business Leaders React to
Departing Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts,"
bcbusiness.ca/people). While there are
some possible issues of transparency,
sitting as an adviser to a builder that
gains city business, as a politician she
has to be judged upon delivery—and
Dianne Watts has made this a better
city. The Surrey City Centre renewal is
gaining a solid footprint in an area that
was given up by most before her.
Douglas Sheridan
Surrey
Tarnished Crown?
I hope Ms. McDonald will bring a big
stick to address the bloat in what was
once a Crown jewel and model of good
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