Business

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.5%, biggest hike in 20 years

Jump implemented in attempt to battle rising inflation

Apr 13, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Food industry adjusting to large outbreak of avian flu in Canada, around the world

About 260,000 birds have been euthanized or killed by the virus in Canada, a majority in Alberta

Apr 12, 2022 9:30 AM Read more >

Saanich ocean robotics company seeing sustainability success on the open sea

Open Ocean technology monitoring marine sanctuaries, will help protect resident orcas

Apr 11, 2022 4:50 PM Read more >

Former retail giant Kmart nears extinction as closure reduces US store count to 3

In its heyday, Kmart operated well over 2,000 stores and was firmly a piece of American culture

Apr 11, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Victoria association promotes business ideals for Earth Month

The given businesses are ideal for shopping locally, buying used, and supporting carbon neutrality

Apr 10, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Sixth wave prompts renewed labour crunch in restaurants, retail and food processing

The food supply chain continues to feel pandemic pinch

Apr 9, 2022 8:28 AM Read more >

Automakers say federal budget not doing enough to hit new electric vehicle targets

2022 federal budget promises to extend $5,000 purchase rebate on electric vehicles

Apr 8, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Amazon hikes prices for Prime membership

Amazon says Prime’s monthly fee will go up $2 to $9.99 per month

Apr 8, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Jobless rate falls to record low as economy adds 72,500 jobs in March, StatCan says

Agency says country saw the lowest jobless rate over comparable data going back to 1976

Apr 8, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

B.C. extends pandemic patio program until next spring as summer season looms

Victoria mayor applauds the move as many still easing out of COVID-19 life

Apr 7, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >