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B.C. Master of Wine reflects on industry’s teetering economic state

B.C. Master of Wine reflects on industry’s teetering economic state

Pandemic, for some wine makers, has been a blessing in disguise. For others, not so much.
Despite reduction, Canada calls U.S. softwood lumber duties ‘unfair,’ ‘unjustified’

Despite reduction, Canada calls U.S. softwood lumber duties ‘unfair,’ ‘unjustified’

U.S. producers have long taken issue with Canada’s system of provincially regulated stumpage fees
Victoria woman says Tofino Airbnb host encouraged travel despite provincial restrictions

Victoria woman says Tofino Airbnb host encouraged travel despite provincial restrictions

“The only way I would get a refund is if she would be able to rebook the suite for that weekend.”
Wander along Fort Street for holiday shopping experience

Wander along Fort Street for holiday shopping experience

Merchants featuring discounts, special offerings
Online shopping set to hit record this year in Canada

Online shopping set to hit record this year in Canada

Study suggests that majority of shoppers looking online for holiday gifts
Long-awaited federal rent subsidy program for businesses hurt by COVID-19 opens today

Long-awaited federal rent subsidy program for businesses hurt by COVID-19 opens today

The new program will cover up to 65 per cent of rent or commercial mortgage interest
Blue Friday to support more trash skimmers in Greater Victoria waters

Blue Friday to support more trash skimmers in Greater Victoria waters

Seabins can collect up to one-and-a-half tons of floating debris per year
Greater Victoria economic ‘reboot’ plan tackles impacts of COVID-19

Greater Victoria economic ‘reboot’ plan tackles impacts of COVID-19

Newly-formed task force looks at various sectors, industries
Canada’s labour unions could play big role in efforts to avert ‘Buy American’ rules

Canada’s labour unions could play big role in efforts to avert ‘Buy American’ rules

Protectionism is a bigger force in the U.S. than it was even 10 years ago
New Victoria period care company looks to empower menstruators

New Victoria period care company looks to empower menstruators

Joni donates one period care product for every one purchased