Business

Telus reports Q3 profit and revenue up from year ago, raises dividend

Telus Corp. reported a third-quarter profit of $447 million, up from $406 million a year ago, and raised its dividend.

Nov 8, 2018 7:30 AM Read more >

Is your beer vegan? Vancouver Island Brewing also going kosher

Victoria-based brewery has been vegan since 2017

Nov 8, 2018 7:23 AM Read more >

Green burial numbers set to peak in 2018

Some in the industry unhappy with green burial

Nov 8, 2018 5:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver expects $30 million in first year of empty homes tax

City says it’s collected $18 million so far from the tax that aims to ease the near-zero vacancy rate

Nov 7, 2018 12:45 PM Read more >

Canadians tuning out real CRA agents because of CRA phone scammers

The CRA and the RCMP hosted briefing in Ottawa as they try to crack down on call centres loaded with fraudsters who phone Canadians

Nov 7, 2018 10:00 AM Read more >

B.C. buffalo dairy farm ‘buffs up’ gelato

Treats made with milk from water buffalos are healthier, supplier says

Nov 6, 2018 7:30 PM Read more >

Horse-drawn sleigh rides come to Victoria this holiday season

Traditional sleigh with snow runners modified for city streets

Nov 6, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria Lowe’s locations will remain open

Lowe’s closing 31 Canadain locations

Nov 6, 2018 1:15 PM Read more >

Buyers could take the reins in B.C.’s hot housing market: CMHC

Government policy and natural market cycles are slowly cooling down real estate

Nov 6, 2018 11:55 AM Read more >

BBB rewards Island businesses with ‘honest and ethical’ practices

16 Torch Awards handed out to highlight customer service excellence

Nov 6, 2018 7:30 AM Read more >