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‘Moderate hiring climate’ coming up for Richmond: Employment agency

‘Moderate hiring climate’ coming up for Richmond: Employment agency

Richmondites looking for a new job may not be able to expect a significant number of openings coming up, but one employment agency says the area will have a “moderate hiring climate” over the next few months.
‘More affordable’ destination wedding highlighted at Richmond expo

‘More affordable’ destination wedding highlighted at Richmond expo

One in five Canadian couples choose a destination wedding
B.C. exporters feel chill in Canada-China freeze

B.C. exporters feel chill in Canada-China freeze

Seafood, wine and other sectors vulnerable in escalation of Ottawa-Beijing dispute
Chinese-speaking tourist guide training program in high demand in Richmond

Chinese-speaking tourist guide training program in high demand in Richmond

Canada's tense relationship with China has not stopped Richmondites from entering the Chinese tour guide market.
Richmond builders nominated for top industry awards

Richmond builders nominated for top industry awards

Three Richmond businesses have stood out among hundreds of entries and were nominated for the Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Ovation Award. The annual award, held by HAVAN – the largest builders’ association in B.C.
A record night for Richmond KidSport

A record night for Richmond KidSport

6th annual Creating Community Champions Gala at Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel raises $74,500 for local chapter
Death of bricks-and-mortar stores greatly exaggerated

Death of bricks-and-mortar stores greatly exaggerated

Future could be omni-channel sellers that partner with landlords, logistics companies
Tech set to capitalize on B.C. real estate slowdown

Tech set to capitalize on B.C. real estate slowdown

B.C. investors might be forgiven for possessing portfolios that aren’t bristling with diversity, says Luke Krueger.
Vancouver tech startup takes its taxpayer-backed funding and goes south

Vancouver tech startup takes its taxpayer-backed funding and goes south

Mojio’s executive team has migrated to Silicon Valley since company accepted capital from $100 million B.C. Tech Fund
Big banks shun B.C. cannabis-sector entrepreneurs

Big banks shun B.C. cannabis-sector entrepreneurs

Legal marijuana sellers also face higher rates to process debit transactions