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Metro Vancouver land squeeze chokes business growth

Metro Vancouver land squeeze chokes business growth

A Metro Vancouver manufacturing firm lost between 20 per cent and 30 per cent of its potential business last year due to the region’s lack of affordable land, and the company’s top executive is imploring the province to consider digging into B.C.
Richmond's Paper Excellence to buy Catalyst Paper

Richmond's Paper Excellence to buy Catalyst Paper

Richmond-headquartered Paper Excellence is planning to buy out another Richmond-based pulp and paper company – Catalyst Paper Corp. The sale, announced Tuesday Oct.
B.C. retail spending slips for third straight month

B.C. retail spending slips for third straight month

B.C. retail spending softened for a third straight month in July as declines in purchases of motor vehicles and parts and sales at gasoline stations offset higher housing-related purchases. Provincial sales reached a seasonally adjusted $7.
B.C. adds 33,300 jobs in September, unemployment plummets

B.C. adds 33,300 jobs in September, unemployment plummets

B.C. adds 33,300 jobs in September, unemployment plummets
Why office romances present legal risks for employers

Why office romances present legal risks for employers

Workplace policy manuals need to clearly define sexual harassment, legal experts say
Richmond businesses striving to respond to e-commerce growth

Richmond businesses striving to respond to e-commerce growth

As business models increasingly transform to accommodate an online market, Richmond companies are working to adapt.
Entrepreneur award for Richmond car dealership CEO

Entrepreneur award for Richmond car dealership CEO

Christian Chia is the CEO of OpenRoad Auto Group.
Virtual reality summit draws major Asian interest

Virtual reality summit draws major Asian interest

South Korea, Taiwan contingents see B.C. as the gateway to North American expansion
Business lunch explores impact of on-demand economy

Business lunch explores impact of on-demand economy

The City of Richmond hosts the annual event for its business partners.
Bike share program officially launched in Richmond

Bike share program officially launched in Richmond

Services will be available from Oct. 12 in city centre and Steveston