Business

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 >

B.C. diverts more COVID-19 small business relief to tourism

An extra $50 million shifted to attractions hit by travel bans

Dec 22, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Election didn’t slow down COVID-19 aid, John Horgan says

B.C. premier’s annual year-end interview with Black Press

Dec 21, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

B.C. housing market to remain vibrant through the new year: report

The report also forecasts a firmer rental market through 2022 as economic conditions normalize

Dec 21, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >