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Hockey Day in Canada generated $4M in economic activity for capital region: commission

Hockey Day in Canada generated $4M in economic activity for capital region: commission

The Jan. 17 to 20 event, which included a chance to see the Stanley Cup and dozens of NHL alumni, attracted thousands of fans to Victoria
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Day of Mourning commemorates lives lost to workplace injuries in B.C.

Day of Mourning commemorates lives lost to workplace injuries in B.C.

The ceremony will be held on April 28 at Vancouver’s Jack Poole Plaza
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Wild bee habitat near cropland could increase farm income by $79 million a year, UBC study says

Wild bee habitat near cropland could increase farm income by $79 million a year, UBC study says

Researchers said the challenge is finding land to restore for wild habitat when farmers need to use it to plant more crops
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Unemployment rate nudged higher in March in the capital region

Unemployment rate nudged higher in March in the capital region

Greater Victoria’s unemployment rate moved up slightly to 4.8 per cent in March, but continued to be below the national level of 6.1 per cent
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New B.C. liquor policy coming to wineries, breweries

New B.C. liquor policy coming to wineries, breweries

The new measures will allow people to consume alcohol samples at a time experts say the industry is struggling.
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Kevin Greenard: How to create a caregiver plan for yourself and others

Kevin Greenard: How to create a caregiver plan for yourself and others

What happens between the date of retirement and the date of passing is often left unplanned. There are resources to help.
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Build Ferries BC: Action required for largest shipbuilding contract in B.C.

Build Ferries BC: Action required for largest shipbuilding contract in B.C.

Industry group urges the province to keep shipbuilding local
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On the Street: Peninsula Co-op adds liquor store; farewell to Tugwell Meadery

On the Street: Peninsula Co-op adds liquor store; farewell to Tugwell Meadery

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Peninsula businesses struggling to find staff due to high cost of housing: chamber

Peninsula businesses struggling to find staff due to high cost of housing: chamber

The Saanich Peninsula Chamber recently surveyed more than 300 businesses and found the majority can’t find qualified employees
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Two Victoria firms nail down construction awards

Two Victoria firms nail down construction awards

Victoria’s Houle Electric and Heritage Masonry were both singled out during the industry’s seventh annual awards
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