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Explosive B.C. growth spawns VR support hubs, post-secondary programs

Explosive B.C. growth spawns VR support hubs, post-secondary programs

When Capcom Game Studio Vancouver Inc. closed suddenly in September, 150 workers were left without jobs at what was then one of the stalwarts of the local gaming sector.
Marine industry hiring 300 seafarers in Metro Vancouver

Marine industry hiring 300 seafarers in Metro Vancouver

Canada’s maritime industry has an immediate need to hire, train and retain 300 seafarers, according to the Seafarer Training Institute (STI). The Institute will hold a job fair between 12 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.
Entrepreneur gives second life to chopsticks used in Richmond restaurants

Entrepreneur gives second life to chopsticks used in Richmond restaurants

It’s no secret that Richmond is renowned for its diverse Asian cuisine, and one entrepreneur has tapped into an underutilized, but abundant, resource that’s resulted from this array of delicacies – disposable bamboo chopsticks.
Richmond liquor store provides 1-hour delivery service

Richmond liquor store provides 1-hour delivery service

Richmond customers can now have alcohol delivered to their doorstep within an hour.
Automation threatens 42% of B.C. jobs in coming years: business council

Automation threatens 42% of B.C. jobs in coming years: business council

Most B.C. workers shouldn’t expect advances in technology to advance their incomes in the coming years, according to research from the Business Council of B.C. (BCBC). In a Nov.
Richmond Rona to remain open as parent company shutters 31 Canadian stores

Richmond Rona to remain open as parent company shutters 31 Canadian stores

The Rona in New Westminster will close, though.
B.C. loses 1,100 jobs in October

B.C. loses 1,100 jobs in October

B.C.’s white-hot economy took a breather in October as the province shed 1,100 jobs compared with the previous month. The unemployment rate, however, fell one tick to 4.
Small businesses take B.C. brand to Shanghai

Small businesses take B.C. brand to Shanghai

Despite growing uncertainty over the future of Canada-China trade, interest from B.C.
Telus, Bell beat out Rogers for best mobile video experience: report

Telus, Bell beat out Rogers for best mobile video experience: report

Canadians obsessed with devouring YouTube clips and Instagram videos over their phones may wish to consider who’s providing them wireless services. Bell Mobility Inc.
Tech leaders aim to inspire women at Richmond luncheon

Tech leaders aim to inspire women at Richmond luncheon

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third annual women in leadership luncheon featuring three heads of Metro Vancouver tech firms.