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Esquimalt Trading: Part of the community since 1974

Esquimalt Trading: Part of the community since 1974

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In Sooke, local brewery earns the nod as ‘top dog’

In Sooke, local brewery earns the nod as ‘top dog’

Bad Dog Brewing Company takes home chamber’s best business award
A muted Black Friday for Canadians amid inflation, online shopping and longer deals

A muted Black Friday for Canadians amid inflation, online shopping and longer deals

Retailers have stretched deals over several weeks and offered similar discounts online
B.C.’s strong economy, inflation concerns part of fiscal picture, minister says

B.C.’s strong economy, inflation concerns part of fiscal picture, minister says

Selina Robinson set to present province’s quarterly budget
Ottawa, air sector discuss industry concerns ahead of winter travel season

Ottawa, air sector discuss industry concerns ahead of winter travel season

High volumes and inadequate staffing contributed to a summer of lost baggage and flight disruptions
Shoppers hunt for deals but inflation makes bargains elusive

Shoppers hunt for deals but inflation makes bargains elusive

‘Everything went up so my little nest egg disappeared a whole lot quicker than I expected’
Inflation relief measures should be well-targeted and temporary, says Macklem

Inflation relief measures should be well-targeted and temporary, says Macklem

Bank of Canada governor tells feds to focus on policies aimed at mitigating effects on citizens
Competition watchdog pushes back on concerns Shaw has about its business

Competition watchdog pushes back on concerns Shaw has about its business

Rogers wants to close the Shaw deal by the end of the year
Billions: B.C. auditor highlights costs of 2021 disasters, pandemic relief payments

Billions: B.C. auditor highlights costs of 2021 disasters, pandemic relief payments

Province owed nearly $10.5 million from people who wrongfully collected COVID relief funds: report
Statistics Canada reports retail sales down 0.5% in September

Statistics Canada reports retail sales down 0.5% in September

Sales drop led by gas stations along with food and beverage stores