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New Airbus A350 lands at YVR

New Airbus A350 lands at YVR

Plane-spotters were in for a treat on March 28 as YVR welcomed the first Airbus A350-900 to touch down at a Canadian airport.
Florist business blossoms in Steveston

Florist business blossoms in Steveston

After selling Vancouver Canucks hockey jerseys and hoodies for close to a decade, Steveston’s Janiel McKay decided to surround herself with something a little more delicate.
Solar panels clear the financial hurdle in B.C.

Solar panels clear the financial hurdle in B.C.

But sales are still largely confined to the environmentally-minded renovator
Moms ‘soothe’ their way to success with baby products

Moms ‘soothe’ their way to success with baby products

If necessity is indeed the mother of invention, when you have a team of mothers working towards a common goal, it’s almost inevitable that you create success.
Dead wood given a new, ‘green’ life

Dead wood given a new, ‘green’ life

A pair of Richmond 20-something entrepreneurs are giving new life to old, dead wood, while trying to promote the “green” idea of buying products made from sustainable materials.
TransLink boss to speak at AGM

TransLink boss to speak at AGM

Kevin Desmond, CEO of TransLink, will be the guest at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s 91st Annual General Meeting and Luncheon on March 29 at the Pacific Gateway Hotel (3500 Cessna Drive).
Vector lands Italian police contract

Vector lands Italian police contract

Sea Island headquartered Vector Aerospace announced Wednesday it has signed a two-year, engine support contract with the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Financial Police).
Hub helps bridge business life

Hub helps bridge business life

A pair of Richmond entrepreneurs is giving the old saying, “There’s strength in numbers” a Millennial twist after opening up a new co-working space.
Relocated soccer franchise kicks off a labour of love

Relocated soccer franchise kicks off a labour of love

At what point does a business operation become a labour of love? Steveston’s Colin Elmes is pretty much living that moment right now, even after running TSS Academy, a local soccer training school for up-and-coming young players, over the better part
YVR expands retail offerings

YVR expands retail offerings

Passengers passing through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will now be able to do a bit more shopping inside the terminal buildings.