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Workers at federal quarantine hotel in Richmond vote to strike

Workers at federal quarantine hotel in Richmond vote to strike

Unite Here Local 40 claims the Pacific Gateway Hotel has plans to terminate the majority of its workers by the end of March
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Richmond-based food company tackles global plastic pollution

Richmond-based food company tackles global plastic pollution

A new sustainability initiative is designed to protect oceans.
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Squeezed retailers may liquidate or merge

Squeezed retailers may liquidate or merge

Savvy, nimble operators could find opportunities amidst pandemic carnage that are impossible to resist
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Richmond firm using waterpark wristband tech for COVID-19 contact tracing pilot in long-term care

Richmond firm using waterpark wristband tech for COVID-19 contact tracing pilot in long-term care

The technology, in the form of a wristband, helps the care home identify and isolate those who may have been exposed to COVID-19
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Richmond, Delta companies to run test trial of new battery-powered ships

Richmond, Delta companies to run test trial of new battery-powered ships

Field testing of the new system will take place this summer.
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10 Richmond businesses nominated for BC Small Business Awards

10 Richmond businesses nominated for BC Small Business Awards

La Toya Barrington's Go2Girl Services has been nominated for three awards
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Small and medium-sized businesses have access to a government grant aimed at launching online storefronts

Small and medium-sized businesses have access to a government grant aimed at launching online storefronts

The StrongerBC Launch Online Grant program opened for application on February 3rd.
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B.C. to help SMBs launch online storefronts with $12m grant program

B.C. to help SMBs launch online storefronts with $12m grant program

Eligible businesses can apply for up to $7,500 to help build or improve their e-commerce operations
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Lafarge's Richmond cement plant capturing CO2 emissions to help fight climate change

Lafarge's Richmond cement plant capturing CO2 emissions to help fight climate change

Lafarge Canada has installed a carbon capture system at its Richmond cement plant
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Make data privacy a priority: BBB

Make data privacy a priority: BBB

Data Privacy Day is an annual event that raises awareness about privacy rights and the importance of protecting personal information online
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