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Opposition probes rising costs, union raids for B.C. construction

Opposition probes rising costs, union raids for B.C. construction

NDP restricts public works to selected building trades unions
April jobless rate drops to another new low as economy adds 15K jobs: StatCan

April jobless rate drops to another new low as economy adds 15K jobs: StatCan

Rate fell to its lowest point since at least 1976, which is as far back as comparable data goes
Women working in gig-economy face harassment, lack of safety support

Women working in gig-economy face harassment, lack of safety support

A study found ‘gender agnostic’ design of apps allows women to be harassed with little recourse
BC Ale Trail brews pints for prizes with Victoria tasting passport

BC Ale Trail brews pints for prizes with Victoria tasting passport

12 breweries 2 taphouses participate in tasty scavenger hunt
YouTube says bill could cover user-generated content, despite minister’s assurances

YouTube says bill could cover user-generated content, despite minister’s assurances

YouTube Canada says draft law’s wording gives the broadcast regulator scope to oversee home videos
Sidney restaurant still checking vaccine passports receives support from patrons

Sidney restaurant still checking vaccine passports receives support from patrons

Owner Bill Singer thought other establishments would make the same decision
‘It won’t change overnight:’ Workers push back as return-to-office plans roll out

‘It won’t change overnight:’ Workers push back as return-to-office plans roll out

Multiple factors can influence how employees respond to the revival of office life
Blooms may vary this Mother’s Day: Greater Victoria floral designer, supplier

Blooms may vary this Mother’s Day: Greater Victoria floral designer, supplier

Flowers in abundance for Mother’s Day but now is the time to order
Dog grooming business digs up new home in Central Saanich

Dog grooming business digs up new home in Central Saanich

Pooch Parlour had previously operated illegally out of Sidney industrial zone
Still time to vote in 2022 Best of the City awards

Still time to vote in 2022 Best of the City awards

May 15 voting deadline for Greater Victoria favourites quickly approaching