Business

Parksville’s iconic Rod & Gun bar and grill open again following damage from fire

Owner says ‘support has been unbelievable and I just can’t thank the community enough’

Jan 28, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

B.C. mine executives see bright gleam in post-COVID future

Low carbon drives demand for copper, steelmaking coal

Jan 26, 2021 2:50 PM Read more >

16% boom predicted for B.C. real estate sales in 2021: experts

Along with sales, the average price of homes is also predicted to rise, by nearly 8 percent

Jan 26, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

ICBC opens online calculator for rate savings starting in May

Bypassing courts expected to save 20% on average

Jan 26, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

‘Almost non-existent’ cold and cough season: P.E.I. lozenge plant lays off 30 workers

The apparent drop in winter colds across the country seems to have weakened demand for medicine and natural remedies

Jan 22, 2021 8:40 AM Read more >

Retail sales rise 1.3% to $55.2 billion in November as online shopping surges

Statistics Canada says shoppers began gift buying early online to avoid shipping delays pre-holidays

Jan 22, 2021 8:30 AM Read more >

Dine Around Stay in Town Victoria carries added importance during pandemic

Special menu items for eat in or takeout/delivery, staycation deals available through Feb. 7

Jan 22, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

W-shaped recovery would be ‘very severe’ without government assistance: CMHC

The corporation says the COVID-19 pandemic could trigger nearly 50 per cent drop in housing prices

Jan 21, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

B.C. communities warned of upcoming RCMP unionization costs

Starting salaries for city police officers are 30% higher

Jan 21, 2021 11:55 AM Read more >

B.C. falling behind in maintenance of forest service roads

Auditor finds nearly half of bridges overdue for repair

Jan 20, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >