Business

Wireless carriers clamping down

From a germ of an idea to bona fide business in less time than it takes to kick a common cold may sound ambitious. But 20 Victoria entrepreneurs have spent $99 each to give it a shot this weekend.

Patience, diligence and a lot of hard work paid off Thursday as Viking Air handed over the first of six Twin Otter aircraft to the Vietnamese navy in a ceremony at one of its hangars at Victoria International Airport.

The Walt Disney Co. said net income in the latest quarter rose 14 per cent thanks to an uptick in revenue driven by higher consumer spending at its theme parks and on its cruise ships.

The owners of a planned new office building next to Elk Lake say it dovetails perfectly with their business by being close to water, running trails and Saanich Commonwealth Place.

Port had banner season in 2012

Researchers in Alberta are digging into a controversial technique used to extract natural gas and oil that some say causes earthquakes.

Cineplex doubled its profits in the third quarter as the movie exhibitor countered a decline in moviegoers with higher priced tickets and more sales at its concession stands.

A groundswell of support appears to have convinced the owners of the Fort Street Cafe to try it all again. The popular cafe, which will close its doors at 742 Fort St.

Brian Pridham has joined the Oak Bay Beach Hotel as manager of the Boathouse Spa & Baths.