Business

Boxing Day’s shot to return to its ‘glory days’ stymied by lockdowns: Retail experts

The spending spree will likely be a ‘sad’ and ‘lacklustre’ shell of its usual self

Dec 26, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

Tiny home demand up during pandemic as people seek change

Canadians re-evaluate how they live after COVID-19

Dec 25, 2020 3:39 PM Read more >

Canadians drop average holiday shopping to $200 each as pandemic takes hit on budget

Only one-in-four Canadians said they would be exchanging gifts

Dec 24, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Wood products pricing surge expected to persist, raising 2021 house, renovation costs

Lumber prices have added as much as $30K to the construction cost of a typical 2,500-square-foot house

Dec 23, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce set to host annual general meeting

New board member to be sworn-in

Dec 23, 2020 1:20 PM Read more >

How does the ‘British Columbia Party’ sound for 2021?

Interim B.C. Liberal leader Shirley Bond looks ahead

Dec 23, 2020 11:50 AM Read more >

Statistics Canada reports economy grew 0.4 per cent in October

The increase followed growth of 0.8 per cent in September

Dec 23, 2020 7:35 AM Read more >

There’s no place like dome: Parksville restaurant offers unique dining experience

COVID-19 restrictions see Beach Club Resort get creative

Dec 23, 2020 5:40 AM Read more >

B.C. caps restaurant delivery fees at 15%, temporarily

COVID-19 emergency order takes effect Dec. 27

Dec 22, 2020 2:08 PM Read more >

Wary of the pandemic, Nelson businesses opt to stay closed on Boxing Day

They say the profit isn’t worth the potential of infection

Dec 22, 2020 12:27 PM Read more >