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BUSINESS BEAT: Launching a business can take many forms

BUSINESS BEAT: Launching a business can take many forms

Whether buying an existing operation or starting your own, due diligence required, business advisor says
B.C. pitches more mining investment

B.C. pitches more mining investment

Mines minister pitches B.C. mining to Toronto investors, but still struggles with aboriginal opposition to major projects
Pharmacy points ban survives first court challenge

Pharmacy points ban survives first court challenge

Full hearing scheduled to decide if drug loyalty rewards prohibition will continue
Victoria health drink preps for U.S. debut

Victoria health drink preps for U.S. debut

Created to help with cystic fibrosis, unlikely entrepreneurs hit growing health market
B.C. population reaches 4.6 million

B.C. population reaches 4.6 million

B.C.'s population grew by 24,000 in the third quarter of 2013, reaching 4,606,375, but many were temporary residents

New owner purchases Victoria’s Hillside mall

Bentall Kennedy purchases shopping centre from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
BUSINESS BEAT: Gluten-free living far from the latest fad diet

BUSINESS BEAT: Gluten-free living far from the latest fad diet

Upcoming festival will give a sense of just how big the gluten-free business is in Greater Victoria
NDP protests Site C farmland exemption

NDP protests Site C farmland exemption

Energy Minister Bill Bennett says federal-provincial review of Peace River dam will examine agricultural impact

Victoria tech firms team up for Thriftys app

Two local technology companies are earning recognition after joining forces to create a new mobile phone app
HomeFinder: Move to townhome a calculated decision

HomeFinder: Move to townhome a calculated decision

Location, size, dog-friendly complex factors for young couple