Business

Retailers still see Black Friday as high point of holiday shopping season

Impulse purchases and self-gifting are a potential area for big sales growth

Nov 28, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Van giveaway brings the spirit of the season to Greater Victoria

A deserving family will receive a vehicle, insurance and maintenance just in time for Christmas courtesy of King’s Auto Sales

Nov 26, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Taylor Swift’s Eras visit expected to add $157M to Vancouver’s economy

Tour’s conclusion expected to pack 150,000 Swifties into B.C. Place for 3 December shows

Nov 26, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Canada Post reports $315M loss in most recent quarter

Total compares $290M loss a year earlier as job dispute continues

Nov 22, 2024 6:20 AM Read more >

Victoria Residential Builders Association names new board, award winners

Outgoing president Mike Dalton received the executive achievement award

Nov 21, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Toyota Highlander tops list of Canada’s most stolen vehicle in 2023

Équité Association report lists the favourite targets of criminals

Nov 19, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Mail strike spells trouble for Canada’s small businesses as holidays loom

Longer the strike continues, the more damage it will cause say companies that depend on service

Nov 18, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Island business leaders stress 'shop local' message during postal strike

More certainty with bricks-and-mortar shopping, says Downtown Nanaimo Business Association exec

Nov 18, 2024 9:19 AM Read more >

Port Alberni orders wrecking ball to go ahead for troubled pub

Abatement of hazardous materials to start this month, Port Pub building was evacuated in May

Nov 15, 2024 10:59 AM Read more >

Uber has sights set on offering ride-sharing in Nanaimo in new year

Downtown Nanaimo Business Association says ride-sharing is essential in city

Nov 15, 2024 10:53 AM Read more >