Local Business

Why bad online reviews can sometimes be good for business

A new study shows that brand recognition among consumers is important in quelling negative online comments.

Apr 7, 2022 12:54 PM Read more >

West Van welcomes breweries and distilleries

After missing out on the craft beer revolution, West Van is ready to allow local brews again.

Apr 1, 2022 3:28 PM Read more >

B.C. e-commerce players navigate rapid food inflation

Grocery, meal-kit delivery services in the province face tight price-balancing act

Mar 30, 2022 8:09 AM Read more >

Seaspan's HoloShip charts course for future of ship design with virtual reality

A new 3D immersive VR system allows ship designers at North Vancouver shipyard to walk through their plans in virtual reality.

Mar 29, 2022 2:22 PM Read more >

Record year for Vancouver port volumes, but North Shore commodities down

Climate change and war are whipsawing Canada's commodities

Mar 25, 2022 4:27 PM Read more >

Illegal ride-hailing easy to access in Richmond

Richmond News reporters test out illegal app-based transportation

Mar 19, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: How to encourage vulnerability in the workplace while keeping workers safe

An increasing number of workers are demanding a more human-centric work environment, with space to express trust and vulnerability.

Mar 17, 2022 8:39 AM Read more >

Opinion: More than one in four B.C. women report ‘significant’ or ‘moderate’ gender discrimination

Poor customer service the most frequently reported form of gender-based discrimination, survey finds.

Mar 17, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. to raise minimum wage to $15.65 on June 1

Business advocates say they would have liked more notice.

Mar 14, 2022 1:20 PM Read more >

Why the loonie's still 'stuck in the mud' even as oil prices surge

Despite surging oil prices amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the loonie's value has depreciated since the start of the year.

Mar 14, 2022 11:52 AM Read more >