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Soaring coffee prices brewing up trouble for B.C. cafés, roasters

Soaring coffee prices brewing up trouble for B.C. cafés, roasters

A drought in Brazil and rising global demand have created a challenging cost environment for Canadian businesses
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B.C. firm turning gas-guzzlers electric to curb emissions

B.C. firm turning gas-guzzlers electric to curb emissions

Richmond-based BlueForce says its technology has the potential to reduce organizations’ fleet emissions
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This new Richmond restaurant offers the best in cross-cultural cuisine

This new Richmond restaurant offers the best in cross-cultural cuisine

Shawarma 2 Go Grill is slated to open in Seafair Shopping Centre this spring
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Richmond design grad finds business success making period underwear

Richmond design grad finds business success making period underwear

Sara Jonsdottir tackled a 'taboo' topic, but one that has resonated with many women.
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Victoria addictions doctor says witnessed drug model won't work for many patients

Victoria addictions doctor says witnessed drug model won't work for many patients

“We’re quite upset as an addiction medicine community at the prospect of having a very useful tool removed from our toolbox,” says Dr. Caroline Ferris
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Richmond-based Herbaland gets Health Canada licence reinstated

Richmond-based Herbaland gets Health Canada licence reinstated

Herbaland products can be found in more than 2,500 shops in Canada.
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End of an era: Vancouver clothing company closing after nearly 50 years of knitting sweaters

End of an era: Vancouver clothing company closing after nearly 50 years of knitting sweaters

The Granted Sweater Company has been keeping locals and tourists warm since the 70s.
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Businesses moved record amount of air cargo through YVR in 2024

Businesses moved record amount of air cargo through YVR in 2024

2024 saw the second-highest number of passengers at the airport, with growth coming from domestic, U.S.-bound and international flights
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Epicure has $5.7M shortfall, bankruptcy trustee says

Epicure has $5.7M shortfall, bankruptcy trustee says

Epicure closed its operations on West Saanich Road on Jan. 24 and voluntarily entered bankruptcy.
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Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Richmond cafe collects tax despite GST holiday with money going to charity

Long-term strategies from the government needed to help restaurants, small businesses, according to B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president.
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