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Canadian retailers push for return of GST rebate for tourists

Canadian retailers push for return of GST rebate for tourists

Canada is only OECD country with a value-added tax and no rebate for visitors
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Richmond carrier tests driverless delivery car on the road

Richmond carrier tests driverless delivery car on the road

After passing No. 3 Road and Granville Avenue, the driver let go of the wheel and let the car drive itself. The car stayed in the middle of the lane, at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour and kept a distance from the cars in front.
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Lululemon Q4 profit soars 80 per cent, beating analyst expectations

Lululemon Q4 profit soars 80 per cent, beating analyst expectations

The Vancouver-based company reported net income of US$218.47 million for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 3, 2019
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Seth Rogen launches Canadian cannabis company

Seth Rogen launches Canadian cannabis company

Launched Wednesday, Houseplant plans to launch three strains over the coming months
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Falling retail sales confirm suspicions about a slowing economy, but could B.C. weather the storm?

Falling retail sales confirm suspicions about a slowing economy, but could B.C. weather the storm?

B.C.'s retail growth sets it apart from the rest of Canada's slowing economy
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E-sport tournament stadium secures location in Richmond

E-sport tournament stadium secures location in Richmond

Richmond gamers will soon have a place to compete with each other and practise advanced gaming strategies. The Gaming Stadium , a dedicated e-sport facility, has secured a location at Lipont Place near Aberdeen Centre.
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Kater to launch ride-hailing service in B.C. by end of March

Kater to launch ride-hailing service in B.C. by end of March

What happened: Kater Technologies Inc. has announced plans to launch ride-hailing services in B.C. in March What it means: The Surrey-based tech company gets a first-mover advantage over incumbents Uber Technologies Inc.
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B.C. targets Asian alternatives in diversification plan

B.C. targets Asian alternatives in diversification plan

B.C.'s latest trade mission to Asia appears to heed the advice of Asia-Pacific economic observers to diversify beyond the United States and China, its two largest trade partners.
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Done deal: Richmond's Paper Excellence owns Catalyst

Done deal: Richmond's Paper Excellence owns Catalyst

Paper Excellence gains three pulp and paper mills through acquisition
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Richmond nutritional gummy producer enters China’s e-commerce market

Richmond nutritional gummy producer enters China’s e-commerce market

Herbaland , a Richmond-based nutritional gummy producer, is entering the Chinese market by partnering with a subsidiary of Alibaba. Tmall Global , owned by Alibaba – Amazon’s primary competitor, is dedicated to cross-border e-commerce.
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