Business

Shoppers Optimum to merge with PC Plus

Loblaws to combine both in PC Optimum

Nov 8, 2017 7:55 AM Read more >

CN to hire 600 people in Western Canada

After laying off 1,000 employees over past two years, Canada’s largest rail company on hiring spree

Nov 7, 2017 3:20 PM Read more >

Amazon to add 1,000 tech jobs by 2020 with new office in Vancouver

The online retail giant has snatched up 50,000 square-feet of office space, to open in two years.

Nov 3, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Economic summit says Vancouver Island economy remains rosy

But there are warning signs, according to a report by the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance

Oct 26, 2017 3:30 PM Read more >

Retail jobs put at risk by self-service technology, experts say

Walmart expanded technology to allow shoppers to use a scanner at 20 stores in B.C., other provinces

Oct 25, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Amazon gets 238 proposals for 2nd headquarters

Submissions were due last week. Online retailer has said tax breaks and grants would be factors

Oct 23, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Book Nook in Chemainus the perfect place for Chiasson to set up shop

Thetis Island resident takes a look and decides it’s the right business investment

Oct 20, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

Canada’s Supreme Court to hear from small B.C. wineries

Okanagan wineries granted intervener status in monumental case

Oct 16, 2017 12:05 PM Read more >

Ottawa to cut small business tax rate to 9%

Changes to tax reform proposals aimed at clarifying wealthy are the target

Oct 16, 2017 8:35 AM Read more >

Sears Canada to liquidate remaining stores

The move will put roughly 12,000 people out of work

Oct 13, 2017 10:25 AM Read more >