Business

No end in sight for B.C. labour shortfall: study

Retiring baby boomers causing demographic labour pool shift

Sep 8, 2018 7:00 AM Read more >

Chili powder recalled due to salmonella risk

La Cie McCormick Canada issued recall after Canada Food Inspection Agency investigation

Sep 7, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

B.C. budget surplus expected to keep growing, Carole James says

Economic growth, strong employment pushes surplus forecast to $669 million

Sep 7, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Nominations open for Vancouver Island family business awards

Family Business Association Vancouver Island accepting nominations until Oct. 12

Sep 7, 2018 10:15 AM Read more >

Plans for University Heights redevelopment could go to Saanich council by end of year

Saanich politicians chosen in October could consider the proposed redevelopment of University Heights by the end of 2018.

Sep 7, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C.’s oldest bakery shuts down in Victoria

Willie’s Bakery, originally established in 1887, has closed its doors

Sep 6, 2018 4:30 PM Read more >

Canadian backpack makers eye expansion abroad, morph into lifestyle brands

As parents prepare to shell out hundreds of dollars on school supplies ahead of the first day of school, Canadian backpack makers readily await one of the busiest sales seasons for the industry.

Sep 6, 2018 7:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver’s short-term rental listings drop by half after new rules introduced

There are 3,742 active Vancouver listings on sites like Airbnb, compared with about 6,600 in April, when the regulations were introduced, the city said Wednesday.

Sep 6, 2018 6:30 AM Read more >

Health care, scientific jobs top B.C. employment forecast

Wave of retirements means nearly a million B.C. job openings

Sep 6, 2018 1:30 AM Read more >

Bank of Canada holds interest rate for now, puts more focus on NAFTA

Bank of Canada said more hikes should be expected thanks to encouraging economic stats

Sep 5, 2018 12:10 PM Read more >