Business

Local arborist hoping to fill gap by training next generation of tree trimmers

Saunders says there’s not enough people trained on the island who can do the work

Nov 26, 2021 12:35 PM Read more >

Pandemic-battered B.C. small businesses say they can’t afford sick pay

Labour minister says 5 days reflects average usage of paid leave

Nov 26, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Black Friday arrives with little fanfare as stores launch sales ahead of retail event

Supply chain concerns have changed the nature of holiday shopping

Nov 26, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

BC Ferries reports record-breaking summer vehicle traffic in quarterly results

Vehicle traffic up 3 per cent from pre-COVID times in quarter ending Sept. 30

Nov 25, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Crews begin planting seaweed farm off James Island

Partnership between Tsawout First Nation and Sidney-based Cascadia Seaweed

Nov 25, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Holiday shopping transforms Pendray House in Colwood

Coast Collective’s annual Gifts and Wishes show runs Nov. 27 and 28

Nov 25, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Canadians to spend big on holidays, return to shopping malls, multiple surveys find

Accenture: Canadians will spend an average of $635 in 2021, an increase of more than 23 per cent

Nov 25, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Victoria chamber picking up the cost of shipping for members until Dec. 25

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce will fund as much as $50,000 to entice local shopping

Nov 24, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

U.S. doubles softwood lumber ‘dumping’ duties on B.C. producers

Minister says issues in trade dispute will be appealed again

Nov 24, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

B.C. requires 5 days a year of paid sick days starting in 2022

New program replaces temporary 3-day government payments

Nov 24, 2021 12:16 PM Read more >