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New blueberry winery ventures into Chinese market

New blueberry winery ventures into Chinese market

With help from an investor and hard work learning the vines, Frank Shang hopes to be off to the races with a new winery on No. 6 Road.

Pellet power goes 'green'

A Richmond-based company plans to start construction this summer on an $85-million plant in Entwistle, Alberta – about 100 km west of Edmonton - that will produce wood pellets as a greener form of fuel. Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc.
Air Canada to fly direct 'down under'

Air Canada to fly direct 'down under'

Air Canada announced this week the introduction of a seasonal, four-times weekly service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Melbourne Airport (MEL), marking the first ever direct, non-stop flight from Canada to this Australian city.
Business: On the road to a ‘green’ future

Business: On the road to a ‘green’ future

Car rental firm charged up with electric/hybrid super cars
Kiosks to speed up border clearance at YVR

Kiosks to speed up border clearance at YVR

In a bid to help YVR achieve its goal of handling 25 million air travelers annually by 2025, an improved line of self-serve border control kiosks is being introduced this spring.
Helijet links up with lodges

Helijet links up with lodges

Sea Island-based Helijet International has extended its existing helicopter air service contracts with six of B.C.
Let's Renovate: 'Shedding' an old purpose

Let's Renovate: 'Shedding' an old purpose

Garden storage spots get a mirthful makeover
The business of being disabled: Learning to work beyond a disability

The business of being disabled: Learning to work beyond a disability

Learn more at the 6th Annual Invisible Illness & Disability Awareness event hosted May 6 by the Richmond Centre for Disability.
Corvus wins hybrid ferry contract

Corvus wins hybrid ferry contract

Richmond’s Corvus Energy has been awarded a long-term contract to provide service and maintenance to Scandlines hybrid ferry fleet which serves routes in Denmark, Sweden and Germany.

Oval gets new sign-up system

Users of the Richmond Oval will be able to sign up for programs quicker and easier thanks to a Burnaby company’s new, booking and member management software.