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Can B.C. cash in on China cold rush?

Can B.C. cash in on China cold rush?

New refrigerated supply chains join e-commerce in opening Asian interior to B.C. fruits, seafood
Vancouver exploring driverless vehicles

Vancouver exploring driverless vehicles

Funding to explore the future of driverless vehicles in the City of Vancouver is shifting into a higher gear following a $386,000 commitment from Ottawa. The money, announced August 10, comes from Transport Canada’s $2.
B.C. government sets 15% mark-up on cannabis, starts accepting applications for retail stores

B.C. government sets 15% mark-up on cannabis, starts accepting applications for retail stores

The B.C. government on August 10 revealed that it plans to levy a 15 per cent mark-up on the price of cannabis when legal sales launch on Oct. 17.
Adult Pirate Pak Day is back next week

Adult Pirate Pak Day is back next week

Always want to order a Pirate Pak meal at White Spot but so bad you are not a kid anymore? Here is your chance, because the company’s ninth annual adult Pirate Pak Day is back in town on Wednesday, Aug. 15.
China Medical Technologies liquidators seek to freeze former executive’s assets

China Medical Technologies liquidators seek to freeze former executive’s assets

The liquidators tasked with unravelling the massive fraud behind the bankruptcy of China Medical Technologies Inc. are suing the company’s former senior vice-president of operations, Zhu Feng (Charles), seeking to freeze assets including a $2.
T & T Lansdowne to open next week

T & T Lansdowne to open next week

T & T supermarket will open its third location at Lansdowne Centre on Aug. 16 following the success of its other two stores at Yaohan Centre and Hollybridge Way.
Richmond companies bring home $1.7B worth of potential trade from HK food expo

Richmond companies bring home $1.7B worth of potential trade from HK food expo

Almost $1.7 billion worth of trade could be heading Richmond’s way, after a successful trip by local businesses to an international food expo in Hong Kong.
Tim Hortons signs deal to expand into China

Tim Hortons signs deal to expand into China

Canadian coffee icon Tim Hortons has inked a deal with private equity firm Cartesian Capital Group to expand into China.
Tech firm upbeat about long-term potential of cryptocurrencies

Tech firm upbeat about long-term potential of cryptocurrencies

Vancouver platform seeks to open trading channels between digital currencies, the Canadian dollar and China’s yuan
Richmond-based Catalyst Paper still to face more than 20% duties

Richmond-based Catalyst Paper still to face more than 20% duties

The U.S. Department of Commerce has reduced duties against Canadian newsprint producers, but companies will still face additional costs when they ship products south of the border. “This was a complicated and unique case.