Business

Training funds offered to B.C. small businesses

Qualified employers can get up to $15,000 in training costs covered if they hire an unemployed person

Jun 9, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >

Average price of family home continues to rise

There’s a new record for the average price of a single-family home in Victoria — $763,517 — an increase of 17 per cent from last year.

Jun 9, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Treaty overhaul aims to speed up talks

New federal minister Carolyn Bennett agrees to work with B.C. on 'stepping stones' approach to aboriginal land claims

Jun 7, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Geological survey expands in western B.C.

Helicopter magnetic survey locates minerals, natural gas and water at different depths in the Earth crust

May 24, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

No “one thing” pushing real estate boom: VREB

There is no single factor leading to the region's red hot housing market, according to the Victoria Real Estate Board.

May 5, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

B.C. to top up minimum wage by 40 cents

Cost-of-living formula left B.C. in last place, NDP says Premier Christy Clark added more because she was embarrassed

May 4, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

B.C. resists call for outside mine oversight

Mines Minister Bill Bennett admits more enforcement needed, says ministry is likely the best able to run it

May 3, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

Next Hudson development opens in August

Victoria’s luxury rental market will get another boost in August.

Apr 28, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Upper Fort Street neighbourhood “on fire”

Fort Street is quickly emerging as a hub for young creative talent who are becoming a driving force in Victoria’s economy.

Apr 27, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Chamber celebrates local businesses

The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce celebrated local business excellence during the Greater Victoria Business Awards last week.

Apr 26, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >