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Meet Candice Brown, owner of Candy Apple Toy Company

Meet Candice Brown, owner of Candy Apple Toy Company

Why is she in the news? At 28 years old, Candice Brown has done something most people spend their lives dreaming about – she started her own business. This weekend, Brown opened the doors to the Candy Apply Toy Company .
Movers & Shakers: Sip ‘n’ stretch with Steamworks and Moksha

Movers & Shakers: Sip ‘n’ stretch with Steamworks and Moksha

Steamworks Brewing Co. and Moksha Yoga are once again teaming up for another installment of yoga on tap. The Burnaby-based companies have collaborated before to offer folks “beer yoga.
Cressey breaks ground on Edmonds development

Cressey breaks ground on Edmonds development

Edmonds’ skyline will look decidedly different in the future. Cressey Development Group broke ground on its Kings Crossing development, located at the corner of Kingsway and Edmonds Street, at a ceremony last week.
Could Metrotown Superstore be next to sell wine?

Could Metrotown Superstore be next to sell wine?

Imagine the day when you’ll be able to pick up a bottle of wine from your local Superstore. This idea has become a reality for folks living south of the Fraser River. The South Surrey Real Canadian Superstore began selling B.C. wines on Nov.
Movers & Shakers: Recycling company raises money for United Way

Movers & Shakers: Recycling company raises money for United Way

Things got a little messy at a Burnaby recycling facility recently. The folks over at ABC Recycling kicked off their annual United Way workplace campaign on Nov. 3 with a special pie-in-the-face event.
Record-breaking sales for Burnaby developer

Record-breaking sales for Burnaby developer

A Burnaby developer had a record month in October, shattering condo pre-sale numbers across the region once again.
Burnaby restaurant helps feed kids

Burnaby restaurant helps feed kids

More than 20,000 kids have had a healthy meal thanks to a Burnaby restaurant.
Movers & Shakers: Hemlock Printers recognized

Movers & Shakers: Hemlock Printers recognized

Burnaby-based Hemlock Printers was recently awarded second place as one of North America’s top sustainable printers.
Meet the neighbourhood butcher

Meet the neighbourhood butcher

Located in a small shop on Hastings Street between Madison and Rosser avenues, you’ll find Rocky’s Meats. The original owner, Rocky, opened the Heights butcher shop back in 1961.
Burnaby business awards celebrate success

Burnaby business awards celebrate success

More than 350 people descended on the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown to celebrate the city’s growing business community at the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards last week.