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How to revitalize an aging workforce? Hire Indigenous youth, say advocates

How to revitalize an aging workforce? Hire Indigenous youth, say advocates

The demographic is a growing and somewhat untapped domestic labour resource.
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B.C. mall owners seek attractions over anchor tenants

B.C. mall owners seek attractions over anchor tenants

Suburban malls such as Richmond Centre face challenges that are significantly different than downtown malls, says Cadillac Fairview.
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State of work: Retail braces for e-commerce earthquake

State of work: Retail braces for e-commerce earthquake

B.C. must prepare now for incoming automation revolution, say researchers.
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Lawsuit: Shaw gave Cantonese and Mandarin speakers better deals, former employee claims

Lawsuit: Shaw gave Cantonese and Mandarin speakers better deals, former employee claims

A former customer service representative is suing Shaw Communications Inc.
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B.C. Cherry Association applauds deal for access to Japanese market

B.C. Cherry Association applauds deal for access to Japanese market

Canada has secured an agreement for domestic cherries, largely produced in B.C., to enter the Japanese market, officials said Friday. Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay made the announcement in the Okanagan town of Winfield.
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Drive, work opens doors for hospitality entrepreneur

Drive, work opens doors for hospitality entrepreneur

Profile of Ryan Moreno, CEO, Joseph Richard Group, which operates Richmond-based Buck and Ear, Steveston Liquor Store and Steveston Hotel.
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B.C. economic growth to slow over next four years: Central 1

B.C. economic growth to slow over next four years: Central 1

The housing market and consumer spending have both slowed down.
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Richmond Night Market an excellent start-up incubator: Small business minister

Richmond Night Market an excellent start-up incubator: Small business minister

Canada’s small business minister visited Richmond this week and raved about what it has to offer.
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Steveston General Store calls it a day in village after 35 years

Steveston General Store calls it a day in village after 35 years

Merchant Chris Carr leaves on high note
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The business of heat: Weather raises cost pressures on B.C. farmers

The business of heat: Weather raises cost pressures on B.C. farmers

BIV special report: As B.C. summers bring longer and more frequent stretches of extreme weather, the province’s businesses grapple with the challenge of rising costs, threats to natural resources and changes in consumer spending patterns.
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