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IKEA opened on Monday morning its new, 330,540 square foot Vancouver Customer Distribution Centre in rural south-east Richmond. Situated at 7031 York Road, near to No. 8 and Blundell roads, the facility is a first for IKEA in Western Canada.

Province builds on gains made in July

Sixty per cent of businesses feel local governments on the wrong track

Controversial data-collection exercise will enable more government audits of workplaces

Flippers will be dusted off and tongs polished for the Nando’s International Master Griller Competition to be held in Australia in fall, where Richmond resident, Fritz Beng Tambi Tabe, will compete on behalf of Canada.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. At least that’s what some retailers are saying in the face of what annually is one of the biggest shopping seasons.

Employment data shows fewer negatives than some critics claim

Yogawear maker’s shares spiked 8 per cent after hours

Shares in Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP) are surging after the Burnaby-based company announced investments totalling $183 million. The company known for developing hydrogen fuel cell technology said Wednesday (August 29) it’s selling a 19.

The demographic is a growing and somewhat untapped domestic labour resource.