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24,000-square-foot helicopter repair facility opens in Richmond

24,000-square-foot helicopter repair facility opens in Richmond

A new helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul facility, which works on both civilian and defense craft, has received authorization to operate from Transport Canada. Before StandardAero’s 24,000-sq-ft facility opened on Nov.
Update: Prizes at Steveston Save-On-Foods opening on Friday

Update: Prizes at Steveston Save-On-Foods opening on Friday

Save-On-Foods is finally opening in Steveston Village after their announcement in April of last year. The 20,000 square feet store will officially open for business at 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov.
Richmond business aims to educate youth, parents on signs of sexual exploitation

Richmond business aims to educate youth, parents on signs of sexual exploitation

One Richmond business is working to help raise awareness of sexual exploitation among the city’s youth and parents.
Past, present collide as harbour authority works to revitalize Steveston’s fishing industry

Past, present collide as harbour authority works to revitalize Steveston’s fishing industry

The golden era of Steveston as a fishing village may be over, but that doesn’t mean the trawling industry is a relic of the past.
Richmond company celebrates 100 years in the seafood business

Richmond company celebrates 100 years in the seafood business

It’s salmon and a bit of salt in a can: a century-old recipe that has been one Richmond company’s key to success. “The product is really unchanged in 100 years,” said Gold Seal’s president and CEO Ian Ricketts.
Steveston wine shop now in hands of former customers

Steveston wine shop now in hands of former customers

After nearly two decades of being customers, one couple decided to take over their favourite wine store when the owners retired.
Second wave of cannabis legalization brings business opportunities

Second wave of cannabis legalization brings business opportunities

Much competition set to flow in the cannabis-drinks niche
CEO of Richmond-based company wins Pacific EY Entrepreneur award

CEO of Richmond-based company wins Pacific EY Entrepreneur award

The president of Richmond-based WhiteWater West took home this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the Pacific region award on Oct. 3.
2019 BC CEO Awards: Craig Richmond

2019 BC CEO Awards: Craig Richmond

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.
London Drugs tests pharmaceutical delivery with drone flight to Gulf Islands

London Drugs tests pharmaceutical delivery with drone flight to Gulf Islands

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