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InnHouse Group of Companies Acquires Argus Carriers, Ltd.

InnHouse Group of Companies (“InnHouse”) today announced that it has acquired the shares of Argus Carriers, Ltd (“Argus”).   Founded in 1948, Argus is a Burnaby, BC-based transportation and logistics company providing delivery services throughout British Columbia and Washington State with satellite terminals in Kelowna, Nanaimo and Victoria.  In addition to being an agent for large national carriers, Argus serves a diverse customer base carrying dry freight throughout the region. Argus offers expedited cartage within Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, and daily LTL deliveries to Vancouver Island, BC Interior, and the Pacific Northwest United States. The business of Argus complements that of Abbotsford-based Inter-Urban Delivery Services, Ltd, acquired late 2013 by InnHouse.   The combined companies now offer dry freight coverage across BC and into Washington State with nearly 100 power units and 75,000 sq. ft. of cross-dock and warehousing across 5 locations in BC.  “Rod and Joanne Neufeld, second generation owners, have built an excellent company to be proud of,” noted Jamil Murji, now President and CEO of both...

High Point Celebrating Earth Day April 25, 2016

VANCOUVER – April 25, 2016 –  This year at High Point we decided to make April our Earth Month by bringing awareness to different earth initiatives in our industry and to give back to our earth and our community. Throughout this month, all the product tastings held in the store have been either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. We also opened up Sunday afternoons to take unlimited empty returns, but our favorite initiative was participating in the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up this past Saturday. Every year, tens of thousands of Canadians participate in this clean up initiative..… This year there were 5 more! Our assigned shoreline clean-up was at New Brighton Park, just down the road from us. The weather wasn’t the greatest, it was a little overcast and drizzling, but our spirits were bright! Celebrating Earth Day...

Inter-Urban President named 2015 BIV Top 40 Under 40

VANCOUVER – October 10, 2015 – InnHouse Group of Companies (“InnHouse”) announced today that Jamil Murji, President, CEO and Owner of Inter-Urban Delivery Service, an InnHouse investment, has joined the latest group of Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 winners. “Mr. Murji spearheaded InnHouse’s private investment division in 2013 and has since acquired Inter-Urban Delivery Service, worked diligently to create a platform to support its growth, and has formulated a vision to do so,” said Salim Karim, President and CEO of InnHouse.  “InnHouse is delighted to see Mr. Murji’s achievements recognized by the business community.”...

High Point Becomes New Face Of Hastings Street Liquor Store

VANCOUVER – September 23, 2015 – The Hastings Street Liquor Store has been one of the top spots for BC craft beer for several years. Their dedication to local and top quality craft beer has built the selection up from what was once part of a single fridge to a fairly large chunk of the store. Their location and the connotation with their name including “Hastings” made them one of the best kept craft beer secrets in Vancouver. The times are changing and the new face of Hastings Street Liquor is now High Point Beer, Wine & Spirits. The selection remains the same but the image and brand have had a face lift. When you step into the store you will be run into a wide selection of wine and spirits on the floor and a wall of fridges dedicated almost exclusively to craft beer. More than 200 craft beer options can be found in the fridges. Even the pickiest of beer drinkers should be able find something that they like here. From the latest limited releases to the staples of craft, the shelves have a great assortment of options from within BC and abroad. The dedication for craft at High Point does not stop at beer. in addition to BC Craft beer selection  there are also a wide variety of BC wines and one of the best local spirit sections around. Local BC craft spirits line the shelves. The local spirit industry is booming but it is still a challenge to find the product outside of each distillery. High Point addresses this with a great selection of spirits both...