Skip to content

Local Business

B.C. tech sector pulling ahead of other provinces: report card

B.C. tech sector pulling ahead of other provinces: report card

Is the B.C. tech sector now the teacher’s pet? For the first time ever the West Coast tech economy has earned an A grade when compared with other provinces, according to the B.C. Technology Report Card released November 22.
Agent specializing in accessible travel hosts event in Richmond

Agent specializing in accessible travel hosts event in Richmond

A travel agency that customizes vacations and makes travel arrangements for people with disabilities, seniors and slow walkers, is coming to Richmond to host an event. The event is called #ThriveWorldwide, which will take place on Saturday, Dec.
Canadian inflation 'bit of a surprise': Economists

Canadian inflation 'bit of a surprise': Economists

Canada's latest inflation numbers show economic stability but come as a surprise, say economists. "A bit of a surprise on the headline, but some volatility is to be expected," wrote TD senior economist James Marple in a note to investors.
Richmond-based Corvus Energy to build new battery plant in Norway

Richmond-based Corvus Energy to build new battery plant in Norway

Corvus Energy has finalized plans for a new battery manufacturing plant in Norway. As part of the $12 million expansion plan, Corvus also plans to semi-automate its manufacturing plant in Richmond, where the company is headquartered.
WeChat Pay and Alipay now accepted at all Richmond 7-Elevens

WeChat Pay and Alipay now accepted at all Richmond 7-Elevens

Move over cash, credit and debit cards, 7-Eleven locations in Metro Vancouver are gearing up to accept two Chinese mobile payment systems over the coming months.
Richmond to host 2019 Canada’s West Marketplace trade show

Richmond to host 2019 Canada’s West Marketplace trade show

Tourism Richmond and the Richmond Hotel Association will collaborate to bring Canada’s West Marketplace (CWM) to Richmond in 2019.
Richmond entrepreneurs introduce sugarcane straws to Canada

Richmond entrepreneurs introduce sugarcane straws to Canada

It can be broken down into water and carbon dioxide in six to eight months
B.C.'s largest-ever forestry delegation to visit China, Japan, South Korea in December

B.C.'s largest-ever forestry delegation to visit China, Japan, South Korea in December

One year after leading B.C.’s largest-ever forestry-sector delegation to Asia, B.C.
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.