A proposed electric helicopter is seen in an undated artist’s rendering handout image. Helijet, North America’s largest helicopter airline, has announced it has partnered with Blade, a technology platform, in the project. HO-HELIJET / THE CANADIAN PRESS
Below is a collection of local news success stories that showcase both innovation and resilience. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #RichmondHasHeart when sharing your stories.
MDA Awarded Initial Design Phase Contract for Lunar Rover
MDA Ltd., a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly-expanding global space industry, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to undertake a Phase A initial design study for a Canadian Lunar Rover mission to the Moon.
BC Tech News • November 16
Winners of the 13th Annual Chinese Restaurant Awards Announced
Richmond restaurants took home nine awards honoring the culinary excellence of Chinese and Taiwanese restaurants in Metro Vancouver.
Chinese Restaurant Awards • November 16
Richmond RCMP Toy Drive a huge success
The drive raised $ 22,400 in cash and collected 1.5 tons of toys. This was a significant increase of toy donations from the community, and cash donations almost doubled thanks to the $ 10,000 donation for the dunk tank.
Voice Online • November 24
Digital Technology Supercluster Announces Investment in World’s First X-Ray Discovery Platform
Led by muon tomography pioneer Ideon Technologies and in partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU), Dias Geophysical, Microsoft, Fireweed Zinc, and Mitacs, the Earth X-ray for Low-Impact Mining project will enable mining exploration companies to identify density and magnetic anomalies with greater resolution and certainty up to 1 kilometre beneath the Earth’s surface, much like X-rays and MRIs give us visibility inside the human body.
Digital Technology Supercluster • November 25
Investors deliver US $130m as General Fusion ramps up commercialization efforts
General Fusion Inc. is drawing yet another big-time capital injection from investors as the B.C. cleantech firm draws closer to commercializing its fusion power technology.
Business in Vancouver • November 30
Helijet announces plans to add electric helicopters to its fleet in British Columbia
North America’s largest helicopter airline has announced its plans to add electric helicopters to its fleet in British Columbia.
The Canadian Press • December 2
Richmond Chamber Business Excellence Awards names recipients
The 44th annual Richmond Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards has concluded, naming 11 recipients that represent the success of local business.
Richmond Sentinel • December 3
27-acre site next to Richmond Oval acquired for $300 million for redevelopment
Daily Hive • December 8
