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Planned increase in CPP premiums on Jan. 1 to hit some workers more due to pandemic

Planned increase in CPP premiums on Jan. 1 to hit some workers more due to pandemic

Planned increase on Jan. 1 is part of a multi-year plan approved by provinces and the federal government
B.C. skilled trade shortage continues in COVID-19 work slump

B.C. skilled trade shortage continues in COVID-19 work slump

Interior, North, Island contractors look for busier 2021
Top 10 list: Greater Victoria’s largest commercial sales in 2020

Top 10 list: Greater Victoria’s largest commercial sales in 2020

West Shore developments make up half of this list
Trade union expansion a key goal for B.C. NDP in 2021

Trade union expansion a key goal for B.C. NDP in 2021

Union-only deals may extend to Massey crossing, others
Construction spending could rebound next year amid government support, report says

Construction spending could rebound next year amid government support, report says

Government stimulus spending could help the construction industry find its footing next year
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce kicks off 2021 award season

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce kicks off 2021 award season

John Espley named Chamber Member of the Year, business category nominations open through Jan. 25
Travel agents, squeezed by COVID-19 restrictions, adapt to a changed industry

Travel agents, squeezed by COVID-19 restrictions, adapt to a changed industry

Virtually every business that depends on travel has found itself squeezed by the lack of demand
Boxing Day’s shot to return to its ‘glory days’ stymied by lockdowns: Retail experts

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
Tiny home demand up during pandemic as people seek change

Tiny home demand up during pandemic as people seek change

Canadians re-evaluate how they live after COVID-19
Canadians drop average holiday shopping to $200 each as pandemic takes hit on budget

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