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Richmond Business News – October 2026

Image (CBC): Baan Lao, located in Steveston, B.C., has been named North America’s best by the World Culinary Awards.

Richmond, B.C., Restaurant Crowned North America’s Best by Industry Group

Baan Lao is the 1st Canadian restaurant to earn the title from World Culinary Awards.
CBC • October 15

Corvus Blue Whale NxtGen Energy Awarded DNV Type Approval

The Type Approval confirms that Blue Whale NxtGen Energy meets DNV’s requirements for safety, quality and performance. It gives shipowners, shipyards and system integrators independent verification that the system is ready for a wide range of maritime applications.
Corvus Energy • October 5

49th Annual Business Excellence Awards Finalists
On October 8th, finalists were announced for the Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s 49th Annual Business Excellence Awards.
Richmond Chamber • October 9
GLBC Earns Innovation of the Year and Four Packaging Awards

Great Little Box Company has won Innovation of the Year at the Paperboard Packaging Council’s 83rd annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition along with four Excellence in Packaging Awards.
GLBC • October 2

Vancouver International Airport and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Announce Sister Airport Agreement

Comprehensive memorandum of understanding lays foundation for innovation and technology partnerships, furthering economic links, and working towards direct air connections.
YVR • October 16

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