Local Business

Richmond's Great Little Box Company (GLBC), an award-winning manufacturer in label and packaging solutions, is not as “little” anymore as it announced its acquisition of Ideon Packaging – also a manufacturer and distributor of packaging solutions.

Corvus Energy, a Richmond-based energy storage company, has been named as a finalist for a BC Technology Industry Award (BC TIA) in the Excellence in Global Export category. The award is given to companies that demonstrate success in exporting B.C.

With line-ups at grocery stores and some delivery services backed up, one Richmond eatery has launched a phone application where people can buy food items from restaurant suppliers instead of grocery stores.

Agreement to cut production boosts oil prices slightly, but bigger problem of glut persists

The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) developed a website to help the public understand how prices of gasoline and diesel are influenced in the province. On Tuesday, BCUC launched GasPricesBC.

Canadian Tire Corporation is joining other companies in reducing hours as well as closing some of their stores to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

CEO says company would also have to axe $1 billion of investment plans if required to provide mobile virtual network operators access to its infrastructure

What happened: Telus’ CEO says company would axe about 5,000 workers and $1 billion in investments if required to provide certain operators access to infrastructure Why it matters: Ottawa has been examining ways to boost competition and reduce prices

Successful businesses need to be nimble and adaptable in an environment where circumstances, risks and opportunities change quickly.

Despite a somewhat slower hiring pace, a work-placement company is forecasting a “job-seekers market.