Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed
B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.
View ArticleChinese firms bet big on B.C. coal
Chinese companies have announced investments totaling $1.36 billion to develop two new coal mines in northeast B.C.
View ArticleTelus celebrates local charities
More than $1.5 million given to Greater Victoria charities
View ArticleShaw plans to charge for Internet security
Cable giant is replacing its previously free F-Secure software with McAfee security sofware on Nov. 15
View ArticleVictoria cruise company wins international marine tourism award
Maple Leaf Adventures honoured by Responsible Tourism Awards in London
View ArticleNatural gas vehicles catching on
With gasoline and diesel prices soaring, truck fleet operators in B.C. are discovering the benefits of converting to natural gas.
View ArticleGiving the gift of health
Vitamin company covers the cost of $65,000 in vitamins for Greater Victoria's needy
View ArticlePilot program fosters next generation of entrepreneurs
The next generation of Victoria entrepreneurs is getting its start thanks to a new pilot program.
View ArticleB.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion
Falling revenues have pushed B.C.'s deficit forecast above $3 billion, due to
View ArticleNDP wants gas drilling rules tightened
NDP critics want to tighten the rules and take a close look at the environmental effects of the newest form of deep drilling.
View ArticleLocal economic forums set to start
The first local test of the B.C. government's jobs plan begins Thursday in the North Fraser region.
View ArticleIt's a good time to look for a job
New survey reveals many employers expect to hire in next quarter (January to March)
View ArticleBusinesses fined for safety infractions
WorkSafeBC releases recent penaltie; three Greater Victoria business fined
View ArticleLast half of 2011 sees stabilized real estate market
Single-family homes, town homes and manufactured homes sales increase in December
View ArticleCountry Grocer campaign raises $8,000
Grocer supports Help Fill a Dream through unique fundraising campaign
View ArticleNew regulation poses a challenge to strata owners
It requires 14,000 strata corporations with five or more strata lots to complete a “depreciation report”
View ArticleB.C. experts to look at municipal taxes
An expert panel has been appointed to examine B.C.'s business taxes, including municipal taxes on industry.
View ArticleGreater Victoria Public Library plays matchmaker
Victoria, Colwood library branches offer inaugural speed-dating events
View ArticleWest Shore Chamber of Commerce names new president
Stephen Whipp has been named the new president of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce.
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