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B.C. retail sales outperform the rest of Canada in September

B.C. retail sales outperform the rest of Canada in September

Canadian retail sales dipped 0.6%, to $56.6 billion, in September, which is less than the 1.9% decline that Statistics Canada had previously forecast.
Ottawa replacing wage, rent subsidies for businesses with $7.4B in 'targeted measures'

Ottawa replacing wage, rent subsidies for businesses with $7.4B in 'targeted measures'

Broader subsidy programs still set to expire this week.
Chamber, city host trade show to help businesses transition from single-use plastics

Chamber, city host trade show to help businesses transition from single-use plastics

The city recently passed a bylaw banning single-use plastic items as of March 2022
Popeyes diner officially opens second Richmond location

Popeyes diner officially opens second Richmond location

The Louisiana fried chicken chain has been hugely popular since it opened up on Bridgeport Road last December
Richmond company fined more than $500,000 by WorkSafeBC

Richmond company fined more than $500,000 by WorkSafeBC

Firm had repeated violations: Worksafe
Award-winning wireless solutions provider expands to B.C., offering better options for businesses

Award-winning wireless solutions provider expands to B.C., offering better options for businesses

Baka delivers communications and seamless business solutions to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers across Canada
Richmond bakeries battle mooncake ingredient shortage

Richmond bakeries battle mooncake ingredient shortage

Increased shipping costs affecting local businesses
Hootsuite taps new CFO after 19-month search

Hootsuite taps new CFO after 19-month search

Eighty per cent of Hootsuite’s C-suite now based in U.S.
The ins and outs of consumer-to-consumer shopping

The ins and outs of consumer-to-consumer shopping

People are turning their unused clothing and beauty products into a money-making endeavour.
Steveston scavenger hunt contest explores local businesses

Steveston scavenger hunt contest explores local businesses

Take ‘selfies’ in Steveston Village for chance to win prizes