Edge Writer: Ian van de Burgt

Articles by Ian van de Burgt

Date	Article Title
May 04, 2007	Lord Black may be hoisted on own petard Places his self-interest ahead of investors, readers
Jul 07, 2005	Watchdogs show path to buying influence Loopholes abound in conflict regulations
Apr 14, 2005	Phone convergence game reaching zenith Conflict between big players hits the street
Mar 17, 2005	Canada Post needs to deliver flexibility Tech innovations changing pace of mail delivery
Mar 03, 2005	Tolling turns road access into a commodity Current tax system fails to alleviate funding problem
Mar 03, 2005	Tolls the most effective way to pay for roads Current tax system fails to alleviate funding problem
Mar 03, 2005	Tolls the most effective way to pay for roads The current tax system is reaching its endgame
Feb 10, 2005	Entrepreneur puts Segway sales into gear Alberta's first store set to open in Calgary
Feb 03, 2005	Devil in details of RRSP-mortgage deal Open your mind to other options, says columnist
Jan 20, 2005	Marijuana use a growing threat to the workplace Canadian laws highlight gap with U.S
Dec 16, 2004	Byrd-brained neighbours require tariff education Inspiration needed in trade war with America
Aug 05, 2004	Alberta could buy Central Canada’s economic clout Strategy of the separatists is all wrong
Jul 08, 2004	Let third party decide which websites to ban It's not up to ISPs to block kiddie-porn viewing
Jun 17, 2004	Voters need responsible political dialogue Candidates telling voters what they want to hear
Jun 10, 2004	Oil shale may never be worth the effort Refining, toxicity problems appear insurmountable
Jun 03, 2004	Gas boycotts doomed to run on empty Survey shows many motorists not cutting usage – for now
May 27, 2004	WestJet could pay price as airline industry leader Air Canada's troubles may bring change to Alberta carrier's business model
May 20, 2004	Dunford's safety push is laudable initiative Injury statistics are easy to manipulate
May 13, 2004	A little juice could liven up 2010 Games Anti-doping efforts could affect box-office value
Apr 29, 2004	Japan plays it safe in defying mad-cow 'science' Klein government's new PR line could learn from overseas experience
Apr 22, 2004	Alberta on the horns of a gambling dilemma Government oversight faces conflict of interest
Apr 15, 2004	Music file-sharing fiasco a muddled mess Erroneous media reports just tip of iceberg
Apr 08, 2004	Offshore outsourcing can't be stopped We can sink or swim on economic tide
Mar 25, 2004	Magazine needs to target a higher standard Healthy publishing sector would aid nation, province and democracy
Mar 18, 2004	Computer science imperative for future Fundamental skill crucial to learning
Mar 11, 2004	Where are all the young males disappearing? Perhaps they're hiding out behind the keyboard
Oct 30, 2003	Punted city CEO had too few allies in no-win situation Communication was big issue in top job
Oct 23, 2003	Set builder in big leagues of entertainment circles THE COMPANY: F&D Scene Changes Ltd.
Oct 23, 2003	Micro-products maker lends new meaning to ‘small’ business THE COMPANY: Micralyne Inc.
Oct 23, 2003	Lights, camera, action - and success THE COMPANY: Burns Film Ltd.
Oct 23, 2003	Robotic artisans carve 3-D images THE COMPANY: Cam Tech Industries Inc.
Oct 23, 2003	Image, lifestyle and fun drive three-wheeled riders THE COMPANY: Lehman Trikes Inc.
Oct 23, 2003	Cool Alberta businesses built on creative spirit Entrepreneurial spirit showcased in Business Edge special report
Oct 02, 2003	Gas rebates exercise in foolish policymaking New 'shelter' plan will have side effects
Sep 25, 2003	Too many questions still surround gas rebates Subsidies can encourage complacency
Sep 18, 2003	Sampson paid a high price after flouting Saudi law Illegal behaviour drew ire of police
Sep 11, 2003	Flexibility Forever new union siren song Who says labour can't work for airlines?
Aug 21, 2003	Powerful lessons learned in the dark Outages in East underscore need for high standards
Aug 07, 2003	Equity actors need to address business case Union issue takes centre stage in Alberta
Jul 24, 2003	Auto insurance rates rising for many reasons Injury claims aren’t getting larger, just more frequent
Jul 10, 2003	Ted's magazine faded from relevancy a long time ago Alberta Report's western roots had unravelled
Jun 26, 2003	Politics shouldn't be funded by big business Objections ignore economic realities
Jun 19, 2003	Diamonds losing lustre through stealth marketing Hollywood wielding huge influence over consumers
May 29, 2003	Ignore modern-day prophets at peril of people and economy Mad cow scare a lesson for industry
Apr 17, 2003	Property tax ‘creep’ negates budget boasts Mill rate increases will come back to haunt Klein’s crew
Apr 10, 2003	Businesses should gird for SARS fallout Outbreak side effects could be devastating without prudent plan
Apr 03, 2003	City council’s double-digit pay hike stinks Elected officials must be stopped from violating their contracts
Mar 27, 2003	Lougheed's legacy worth following But his economic strategy led to some costly mistakes
Mar 20, 2003	Sustainability fund criticism simply foolish Both extremes speak out against province's latest political move
Mar 13, 2003	Iraqi war isn’t starting, it’s coming to an end Sanctions constitute a form of warfare
Feb 13, 2003	Housing bubble debate still up in the air Rental vacancy rates on the rise
Feb 06, 2003	Co-op’s move to online shopping shows benefits are in the bag Retail store proves it pays to go high-tech
Jan 23, 2003	Crimes against business hit close to home Police resources often too stretched to investigate
Jan 16, 2003	Fitness industry holds health lesson Private health choices could help contain costs
Nov 28, 2002	Medicare will take hit from aging generation Sustainability lacking as pillar of Canada Health Act
Nov 21, 2002	Businessmen flout toothless securities rules Accused often just ignore ASC hearing
Nov 07, 2002	Small aviation firms crushed by regulations Woes seen coming for industry as a whole
Oct 24, 2002	Country Log Caskets, manufacturer of coffins
Oct 24, 2002	Aero Mechanical Services (AMS), flight data
Oct 24, 2002	Stephen Ames, professional golfer
Oct 24, 2002	Jenkins Aviation Enterprises, flight instruction
Oct 24, 2002	Golfzilla Promotions Inc., sports entertainer
Oct 24, 2002	Toxcon, Toxicology
Oct 24, 2002	Precision Frameworx, motorcycle frame builder
Oct 24, 2002	Janette Oke, author
Oct 24, 2002	Dynastream, electronics manufacturer
Oct 24, 2002	Roy G. Quade Violin Bows, bowmaker
Oct 24, 2002	Ten cool choices top small business list Bright lights across Alberta profiled in Business Edge's first annual list
Oct 10, 2002	Practise what you preach on Kyoto issue, Dr. Suzuki Environmentalist negates his own message
Sep 26, 2002	When Kyoto could mean almost anything Our inclination to redefine words for convenience is deeply troubling
Sep 11, 2002	Let's keep guns away from pilot's control U.S. move to put pistols in cockpits called a mistake
Sep 05, 2002	Retiring workforce triggers pension crisis Vibrancy of economy at risk, says columnist
Aug 22, 2002	Does Klein really understand the meaning of free market? Premier's stance on drought aid questioned
Aug 08, 2002	Life on Fringe a thrill for entrepreneurs Socialism, capitalism meet at festival
Jul 25, 2002	Subsidies are like a gift that keeps on taking Hidden Jubilee costs took bite out of theatre
Jun 20, 2002	Media convergence hasn’t muzzled us all<br> High-tech communication fragmenting media market, says opinion columnist<br>
Jun 13, 2002	Lessons must be learned from Erlton disaster Blaze raises many concerns, says columnist
Jun 06, 2002	Kyoto Protocol no cure for environmental ills Accord no boon to climate, columnist argues
May 30, 2002	How to ditch scruples and make money fast Deception for personal gain rears its ugly head in business
May 23, 2002	Don’t let dim-bulbs run utility companies Poll shows public may have shallow grasp of issue
May 16, 2002	Tough measures needed to win trade war Deflation would take guts, columnist says
May 09, 2002	Warning: ‘Low’ interest rates may be a trap Deflation danger looms for those with heavy debt loads
May 02, 2002	OPEC oil embargo? Bring it on, buddy! Overproduction a greater threat, says writer
Apr 25, 2002	Oppressive regimes make poor business partners Companies should pick their global friends carefully
Apr 18, 2002	Brace yourself - broadband prices starting to rise Bandwidth maniacs could be charged extra
Apr 11, 2002	A toast to risk-takers – may they live to prosper We all benefits from the telecom innovators of our age
Apr 04, 2002	Theft of recording music just tip of the iceberg Whistle-blowing incentives odious solution to piracy
Mar 28, 2002	Put a stick shift on this baby and I'll be ready to roll Electric-powered human transporter widely misunderstood
Mar 14, 2002	Time to take toll of transportation costs Solution offered to infrastructure woes
Mar 07, 2002	Smarten up, guys, and get your facts 'right' Misinformation hurts reputation of tax fighters
Jan 10, 2002	Time to stop blaming government - good health is everybody's business Personal responsibility needed in health-care debate
Jan 03, 2002	Deregulation competition crushed by Alberta's old boys network Chill clouding the province's competitive air
Dec 20, 2001	It's time to examine our inner Scrooges Spirit of giving will help us stay competitive
Dec 06, 2001	Government baloney and bailouts will only hurt airline industry Fear governs leaders' decisions
Sep 27, 2001	Election candidates square off over business tax hot potato Thorny issue can be a Catch-22 for municipal hopefuls
Sep 20, 2001	Battle looms for local phone service Technology blurs line between phone and PC
Jun 21, 2001	Renewal of film program raises hackles Controversial provincial funding program spurs debate
Jun 21, 2001	Customers to lose big in telecom fight, says AT&T boss Monopolization will knock competitors out of the right
Jun 14, 2001	Digital innovation puts film out of focus But Alberta expert says new technology still can't compare with traditional film
Jun 07, 2001	Alberta film industry often on ropes Threats can come from many sources

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