Local Business

A group of young professionals and entrepreneurs are hoping to make the holidays a little brighter for families in need last week.

Burnaby’s only Toys“R”Us store helped collect thousands of toys for kids across the country recently. The local store, located at Metropolis at Metrotown, was one of many across Canada that took part in the Salvation Army’s annual toy drive.

Proceeds go to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation

Business owners at Crest Plaza are doing their part to help feed local families this holiday season. Right now, businesses at the plaza, are accepting donations of non-perishable food items and cash on behalf of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

Five local beauty parlours in the city were selected as finalists in the first annual B.C. Hair and Beauty Awards recently.

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JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits is officially opening its doors at Parkcrest Mall in Burnaby on Saturday – raising money for those in need in the process.

The Burnaby Board of Trade is home to the Women’s Business Success Network, a dynamic group of women and men from across our region who are interested in supporting women in all levels of business.

If you’re planning to attend the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Christmas luncheon this year, you better get your tickets soon. The annual afternoon event, taking place on Friday, Dec.

The holiday season is nearly upon us once more, and that means it’s time for B.C. Liquor Stores’ annual share-a-bear campaign. Every year, government liquor stores in the province sell stuffed bears in support of local charities. The bears cost $11.