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End of an era: Vancouver clothing company closing after nearly 50 years of knitting sweaters

End of an era: Vancouver clothing company closing after nearly 50 years of knitting sweaters

The Granted Sweater Company has been keeping locals and tourists warm since the 70s.
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Businesses moved record amount of air cargo through YVR in 2024

Businesses moved record amount of air cargo through YVR in 2024

2024 saw the second-highest number of passengers at the airport, with growth coming from domestic, U.S.-bound and international flights
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Epicure has $5.7M shortfall, bankruptcy trustee says

Epicure has $5.7M shortfall, bankruptcy trustee says

Epicure closed its operations on West Saanich Road on Jan. 24 and voluntarily entered bankruptcy.
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Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Long-term strategies from the government needed to help restaurants, small businesses, according to B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president.
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Richmond resident named in Forbes 30 Under 30

Richmond resident named in Forbes 30 Under 30

Shirley Zhong is the COO and co-founder of Xatoms, a company that uses molecules to purify water.
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This was 2024 in Richmond: Big projects under construction

This was 2024 in Richmond: Big projects under construction

While some projects are well underway, others are still feeling the repercussions of the pandemic and volatile market conditions
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This was 2024 in Richmond: Biggest stories at Richmond City Hall

This was 2024 in Richmond: Biggest stories at Richmond City Hall

Decisions made by city council, from taking steps towards densification to managing the application of a supportive housing development, affect the lives of Richmondites,
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Richmond single-family prices dip slightly to average price of $2.16M

Richmond single-family prices dip slightly to average price of $2.16M

A staff report to city council shows home sales have decreased by 26.2 per cent since Q3 2023.
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Strike escalation averted at Vancouver International Airport

Strike escalation averted at Vancouver International Airport

Janitors have been on strike since Dec. 20 and yesterday threatened to escalate their job action with multiple pickets at the airport
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Richmond's casino revenue currently below target

Richmond's casino revenue currently below target

Revenue from River Rock Casino is $9 million so far this year – about 10 per cent less than the same time period last year.
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