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Health Canada adds licence restriction for aspiring cannabis producers

Health Canada adds licence restriction for aspiring cannabis producers

Government now requires entrepreneurs to build facilities before applying for licences
Legal restrictions constrain cannabis tourism operators

Legal restrictions constrain cannabis tourism operators

Entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector who want to create businesses that cater to tourists but are finding legal obstacles.
Photos: See inside Richmond’s first capsule hotel

Photos: See inside Richmond’s first capsule hotel

The first “capsule” or pod hotel in the Lower Mainland is getting ready to open its doors in Richmond. Panda Pod Hotel, located on No.
Edible entrepreneurs hungry for piece of the pot pie as Cannabis 2.0 nears

Edible entrepreneurs hungry for piece of the pot pie as Cannabis 2.0 nears

Second wave of cannabis legalization to appeal to larger consumer base
Can B.C. employers and workers mix with 996?

Can B.C. employers and workers mix with 996?

A 9 a.m.-to-9 p.m., six-day workweek not as far-fetched for B.C. as some think: experts
B.C. government to change Employment Standards Act

B.C. government to change Employment Standards Act

Tweaks to raise age for workers to commence work, add new forms of unpaid leave
Rick Hansen to talk about business accessibility at Richmond luncheon

Rick Hansen to talk about business accessibility at Richmond luncheon

Richmond icon Rick Hansen will give a speech at a Richmond Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, April 30. The speech will discuss why it's important to make businesses and workplaces accessible to customers and employees.
Steveston Harbour Authorities gives new life to fishing nets

Steveston Harbour Authorities gives new life to fishing nets

Richmond Harbour Authorities have launched a new fishing net recycling program after the old program fell through.
Ottawa invests $3.75m into Trade Accelerator, Export Navigator programs in B.C.

Ottawa invests $3.75m into Trade Accelerator, Export Navigator programs in B.C.

Ottawa is investing a combined $3.75 million in a pair of programs aimed at boosting international exports and trade from small businesses based in B.C., officials said today. The funding for the two programs - $1.
Beyond Meat burgers are coming to a Canadian grocery store near you

Beyond Meat burgers are coming to a Canadian grocery store near you

Soon you won’t have to go to a restaurant to get your hands on a Beyond Meat burger. The plant-based meat company announced Tuesday (today) that its burgers will soon be available in grocery stores across the country, including in the Lower Mainland.