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Local candidates in the May 14 provincial election were asked to show their business smarts Wednesday afternoon as they took part in an all candidates meeting hosted by the Asia Pacific Business Association.

Elementary school collected 200 pairs, needs 350 by next week

It is that time of year when Richmond's hardworking businesses and individuals are lauded for superior customer service.

Shopping centre sticks firm to its English policy

When it comes to promoting your business in both Chinese and English, it's a simple case of numbers.

- Back in March, the City of Richmond sidestepped the issue of language used on business signs and literature after being presented with a 1,000-strong signature from concerned residents.

Expect some ramped up action by locked out grounds crew members at Quilchena Golf and Country Club. That's the message from their union representative who is pledging action to coincide with the club's annual men's tournament on May 11.

Right out of the gate, there are already bidding wars amongst competitive art lovers for Gateway Theatre's silent auction fundraiser, For the Love of Art.

Asian owners make case for and against having more English on their shop signs

FRANK HUANG BC NDP Frank Huang, the BC NDP's candidate for Richmond-Centre, said that as a newspaper editor he is used to having his finger on the pulse of the community.