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Richmond Business News – February 2025

Photo: The Globe and Mail

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
Richmond News• February 10

Cowell Family donates $15 million to honour the community that supported them
A late-night, family-friendly game facility joins Richmond’s entertainment scene.

Richmond Sentinel • February 6

New legislation will accelerate B.C. renewable energy projects
To ensure rapid permitting and robust regulation of renewable energy projects, the province will introduce legislation in spring 2025 allowing the regulation of renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar, to move under the authority of the BC Energy Regulator (BCER).
Richmond Sentinel • February 6

PacifiCan invests $17 million to support business growth across B.C.

Minister Sajjan announces funding from PacifiCan’s new headquarters in Surrey, a hub supporting the agency’s work with partners to enhance services to businesses.

Cision News Wire • January 31

How a Thai restaurant in a seaside B.C. village became the best restaurant in Canada

Thailand is finally getting recognition as a global destination for fine dining.
The Globe and Mail • January 29

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