Local Business

While there aren’t any legal cannabis stores in Burnaby yet, a shop cropped up next door in Port Moody last week. Kiaro Cannabis opened at 2816 St. Johns St.

COVID-19, and the related closures and restrictions, is causing significant harm to our business community. As a result, many businesses are having to look at laying off staff and many workers are finding themselves out of work.

During my past two years at the NOW – and having helped start up a business years ago – I’ve learned a lot about the challenges of opening up a new business. It ain’t pretty.

The challenge many businesses are facing due to COVID-19 is a drastic reduction in revenues coming in, while expenses and obligations still piling up to go out.

*The NOW is running regular items by the Burnaby Board of Trade about how businesses can survive COVID-19.

Tax deferments for businesses were announced by the province on Monday, March 23, along with other financial relief for all British Columbians. The change allows business to defer payments until Sept.

The United Food and Commercial Workers union is fighting for certain protections for frontline grocery workers, including those in Burnaby.

With governments asking pharmacies and grocery stores to remain open to the public at this time, one set of Burnaby stores has altered his hours to ensure the most vulnerable have access to what they need.

The Burnaby Board of Trade is doing what it can to help businesses navigate resources and supports during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Paul Holden, president and CEO of the board.

A Burnaby steakhouse is in some, uh, medium rare company. Atlas Steak + Fish next to the Grand Villa Casino is nominated for ‘best steakhouse’ for the annual Vancouver Magazine food awards.