Local Business

Clean fuel: Bruce Stout, director of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association, was at Brentwood Town Centre on Saturday demonstrating how to use the new electric car charging stations in the upper level parking lot near London Drugs.

A new fast food franchise is in town, but instead of serving up the same old burgers and French fries, it's targeting guilt-free eating of healthy food. HealthFare opened its doors Feb. 28 on Marine Drive at Marine Way Market Crossing.

The Vancouver Aquarium Aquavan is coming to Lougheed Town Centre, in time for the last few days of spring break. The Aquavan will be on site on March 22 and 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the shopping centre's website.

The Burnaby Board of Trade is preparing for the new year and new challenges ahead for businesses - specifically, the transition back to the provincial sales tax. The board is hosting Making the Switch - a PST Transition Seminar on Feb.

The Burnaby-based Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, local 378, and B.C. Hydro reached a tentative agreement at the end of November.

Hemlock Printers has long been known for its environmental initiatives as a business in Burnaby. Recently, the company signed the Burnaby Board of Trade's environmental pledge, to share its past efforts and make future commitments to sustainability

Direct Liquidation owner Jeff Schwarz often sees the value in what others cast off.

Vancouver repair shop moves to Burnaby, bringing valet service and green practices

Victoria Secret opened its first PINK store in Metropolis at Metrotown yesterday, according to the shopping centre's Facebook page.