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Ottawa announces $247 million to create 25,000 apprenticeship positions across Canada

Ottawa announces $247 million to create 25,000 apprenticeship positions across Canada

Government expects about 700,000 skilled trades workers to retire in Canada by 2028
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Maple syrup producers see climate change as a threat to industry’s future

Maple syrup producers see climate change as a threat to industry’s future

Syrup producers are recording declining yields due to increasing global temperatures
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The holy virgin – of the kitchen

The holy virgin – of the kitchen

Extra virgin olive oil not only ensures a fresh, rich taste but also provides health benefits
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B.C. financial regulator advises three-day ‘cooling-off’ period for homebuyers

B.C. financial regulator advises three-day ‘cooling-off’ period for homebuyers

B.C. Financial Services Authority: with exceptions, buyers should not be allowed to waive period
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From lagers to IPAs, Island beers take top honours at Canadian Brewing Awards

From lagers to IPAs, Island beers take top honours at Canadian Brewing Awards

9 Island breweries bring home prizes from 2022 Canadian Brewing Awards
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Housekeepers struggle as US hotels ditch daily room cleaning

Housekeepers struggle as US hotels ditch daily room cleaning

Industry says it is responding to what guests want
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Alberta town endorses community-developed policy saying no to coal mining in Rockies

Alberta town endorses community-developed policy saying no to coal mining in Rockies

High River has joined 30 organizations in signing a document pushing prohibition of coal in Alberta
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After digital asset crash, Canadian crypto companies look to the future

After digital asset crash, Canadian crypto companies look to the future

‘We were seeing a lot of good money being thrown at bad projects’
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Roadside stand approved for 2022-23 by Saanich council

Roadside stand approved for 2022-23 by Saanich council

Leslie Drive homeowner gearing up to offer local goods to neighbourhood
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RCMSAR reminds you to ‘call for help immediately’ when facing a marine emergency

RCMSAR reminds you to ‘call for help immediately’ when facing a marine emergency

If you experience an emergency on the water, call for help immediately. Time is critical on the water and minutes lost could equate to lives lost at the end of the day, according to the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue .
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