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B.C.’s August unemployment rate still higher than at peak of 2008-2009 recession

B.C.’s August unemployment rate still higher than at peak of 2008-2009 recession

“In a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic undid almost a decade of steady employment gains.” That’s the stark message from Lori Mathison, president and CEO of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC).
Southwest B.C. unemployment twice as high as a year ago: Report

Southwest B.C. unemployment twice as high as a year ago: Report

Southwest B.C.’s unemployment rate hit 12.3 per cent in the summer of 2020, according to an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on employment trends across the province.
Steveston businesses asked to enter Holiday Window contest

Steveston businesses asked to enter Holiday Window contest

Tourism Richmond has launched its annual Holiday Window Display Contest in a bid to brighten up Steveston Village during the festive season.
Richmond hotel pivots to office spaces to cut losses

Richmond hotel pivots to office spaces to cut losses

Hotels become more than a place to sleep amid the pandemic
Father-daughter chef duo reunites in Richmond kitchen

Father-daughter chef duo reunites in Richmond kitchen

COVID-19 has been keeping many people apart, but this father-daughter chef duo managed to get back together in a Richmond kitchen during the most challenging time.
Richmondite keeps ahead of the digital curve and shows others how

Richmondite keeps ahead of the digital curve and shows others how

Back when COVID-19 was still an epidemic, local entrepreneur was planning for the online wave
Richmond hotel named 'hotel of the year' in Canada

Richmond hotel named 'hotel of the year' in Canada

A Richmond hotel was awarded the title of “2019 Hotel of the Year” by Marriott International among all its hotels in Canada.
Richmond-based Herbaland among Canada’s fastest growing companies

Richmond-based Herbaland among Canada’s fastest growing companies

A Richmond-based company is being counted among Canada’s fastest growing companies. Herbaland, with headquarters near No.

Richmond's Le Chateau one of 123 stores closing nationwide

One of Canada’s retail institutions, Le Chateau, is closing down its stores across the country, including its outlet at Richmond Centre shopping mall.
Richmond Chamber of Commerce hopeful about new federal rent program

Richmond Chamber of Commerce hopeful about new federal rent program

Small Business Week, which is currently underway, is usually a time to celebrate the vibrancy and uniqueness small businesses bring to each community.