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Russell Hixson

Russell Hixson

Verified

Editor, SiteNews

Vancouver

Biography

Born and raised in Vancouver, went to university in Arkansas, cover crime and courts in Stillwater, Okla. I write about drugs, murder, assault, wrecks, fire, quirky people and whatever else needs to be done.

Final Covers

Covers: courts, and fire departments, general assignment crime, higher education

Doesn’t Cover

sports

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Content

Total articles 1291

  • Industry Icebreaker recap: Caring is a competitive advantage

    By Russell Hixson Verified|SiteNewsVerifiedCaring is a competitive advantage. It’s easy to say, but as attendees to our first ever Industry Icebreaker learned, it’s much more difficult in practice when a $100-million company is on the line as well as hundreds of jobs. SiteNews, in partnership with the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), hosted Surepoint Group co-founder and former CEO Trevor Muir for an evening of high-level lessons and high-level hockey at the Oilers Hall of Fame in Rogers Place.

    By Russell Hixson Verified · SiteNews

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Calgary converting office tower into academic space

    By Russell Hixson Verified|SiteNewsVerifiedThe University of Calgary is converting an underused downtown office tower into 180,000 square feet of academic space, making it the first project of its kind in the region. The new facility will house the School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape (SAPL), offering design studios, research labs, and public engagement spaces.

    By Russell Hixson Verified · SiteNews

    Apr. 11, 2025

  • B.C. begins preparing for prompt payment legislation

    By Russell Hixson Verified|SiteNewsVerifiedThe Attorney General of British Columbia has directed her Ministry to prepare Prompt Payment legislation, signaling a major step forward in ensuring timely payments in the construction sector. The BC Construction Association (BCCA) is advocating strongly for the legislation, emphasizing its importance for industry stability, workforce retention, and economic growth.

    By Russell Hixson Verified · SiteNews

    Apr. 11, 2025

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SiteNews

SiteNews is a Canadian digital news platform that focuses on business and industry updates, particularly in the construction and manufacturing sectors. It serves as a source for major corporate announcements and funding developments that impact these industries in Canada. The platform publishes articles covering business moves, government funding initiatives, and sector-specific developments. Regular features like "Business Moves" aggregate relevant corporate announcements, while the content emphasizes practical updates, policy impacts, and technological advancements in manufacturing and construction. SiteNews targets construction firms, manufacturers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders involved in infrastructure development.

Vancouver, Canada