Business

Canada’s tech firms look to Europe for direction after federal laws stall

Prorogation wipes parliamentary bills, meaning firms using best guesses to guide decisions

Jan 17, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

The people choose Karma: Island small business wins top B.C. honour

Comox Valley's West Coast Karma takes People's Choice Award at Small Business BC gala

Jan 16, 2025 1:54 PM Read more >

Industry professionals see Trump as a wild card in south Island housing forecast

Victoria Residential Builders Association's annual Crystal Ball Housing Forecast takes optimistic view of local housing market

Jan 16, 2025 11:31 AM Read more >

Starbuck’s reverses its open-door policy: visitors need to spend to hang out

Moving forward, facilities, including restrooms, will prioritize paying customers

Jan 14, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

Licence to rent: Sidney adopts new rule for short-term rentals

Effective Jan. 1, 2025, a business licence will be required to operate short-term rentals in Sidney

Jan 14, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

Southern Vancouver Island's growing tech sector continues to thrive

'If you can do it anywhere, then why not do it in Victoria?'

Jan 11, 2025 5:19 PM Read more >

Honda Civic hybrid declared North American car of the year

Ford Ranger and Volkswagen ID. Buzz also win at 2025 North American vehicle awards

Jan 10, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

U.S. steel, plastics could be among Canada retaliatory tariff targets

Canada likely to sell Trump’s tariff threat as a ‘tax on everyday Americans’

Jan 9, 2025 2:50 PM Read more >

Booze-free ‘liquor’ stores rise, as B.C. craft brewing boom hits rough times

Changing attitudes about alcohol having an impact on the business of drinking

Jan 9, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

B.C. court certifies suit against Home Depot over receipt privacy allegations

Class action involves over 6 million emails, claims they were shared with Meta without permission

Jan 9, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >