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Given that Craig Richmond started flying planes at age 13 and later flew Canadian fighter jets during the Cold War, it’s easy to assume that he would have a natural affinity for running an airport.

What happened: London Drugs, Canada Post and InDro Robotics successfully complete drug delivery via drone Why it matters: The delivery represents the next step in the commercialization of drone services Forget about over-the-counter medications — Lon

Entrepreneurs struggling to secure business accounts and loans

Dieter Nickel is reflecting on the past this week as his company approaches its 40th birthday.

Technological innovations are fun, but also more efficient for shoppers, say sellers

Corvus Energy, a Richmond energy storage company, announced on Aug. 12 that they sealed the deal with Shell Ventures on a major investment that will help towards decreasing carbon footprint of energy products.

A Richmond-based vacation rental platform is branching out into managing hotels.

Not only are people struggling to find rental homes in Richmond and across the Lower Mainland, but businesses are also feeling the pinch.

As we toured Steveston Village, people in the street were stopping in their tracks, smiling, cheering and taking photos. We acknowledged their adoration with a casual wave, as if it was nothing, a daily occurrence.

A Richmond company has received certification that, not only are its products sustainably sourced, but that its workforce is treated well and able to give back to the community.