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Record copper production fuels profitable quarter for B.C.’s Teck Resources

Record copper production fuels profitable quarter for B.C.’s Teck Resources

$385M profit for quarter ending Dec. 31 compares to a loss of $167M a year previous
Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise

Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise

Legislation has yet to happen due to multiple delays in Parliament
Young Salmon Farmers of BC launches to empower Next Generation Seafood Alliance

Young Salmon Farmers of BC launches to empower Next Generation Seafood Alliance

The Young Salmon Farmers of BC helped cofound a new alliance with international partners, YoungFish and the Young Agriculture Society
Oak Bay community feeling blue as cheese shop announces closure after 22 years

Oak Bay community feeling blue as cheese shop announces closure after 22 years

The popular cheesemongers will close for good on May 24
Development permit clears way for Port Alberni's first new hotel in 45 years

Development permit clears way for Port Alberni's first new hotel in 45 years

Microtel will be located in front of Walmart on Johnston Road
Taste of Victoria unveils 2 new tours showcasing views and brews

Taste of Victoria unveils 2 new tours showcasing views and brews

Guided walking tours highlight the city’s food, drink and local history
Vancouver Island's Blue Grouse Estate Winery: a grape adventure in the making

Vancouver Island's Blue Grouse Estate Winery: a grape adventure in the making

Cheers to the new year, Blue Grouse uncork 2025 with some unique and interactive wine tastings
Labour Relations finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union B.C. employee

Labour Relations finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union B.C. employee

Board rules coffee giant had legitimate reason to close outlet less than a year after it unionized
B.C.’s hourly minimum wage to jump by by 45 cents starting June 1

B.C.’s hourly minimum wage to jump by by 45 cents starting June 1

Coming 2.6 per cent increase follows changes made last spring to the Employment Standards Act
Canadian businesses report minimal gains from Trudeau’s GST holiday

Canadian businesses report minimal gains from Trudeau’s GST holiday

Small spike in sales noted, as well as struggles determining what products did and didn’t qualify