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UPS predicts holiday record

UPS expects to deliver 527 million packages between U.S. Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, surpassing last year's record high by 10 per cent. The world's largest package delivery company estimates 28 million of those will be delivered on Dec.
New tablet for Google

New tablet for Google

Google unveiled a larger version of its Nexus-branded tablet computer on Monday, and updated its mobile gadget and online content offerings as competition with Apple, Amazon and Microsoft heats up ahead of the holiday season.

Newspaper paywalls spread

Canada's biggest newspaper by circulation, the Toronto Star, is preparing to launch a paywall for its website next year.
Low oil prices hit national revenues

Low oil prices hit national revenues

Slowing demand for the commodities Canada sells to the world is impacting the economy and reducing federal tax revenues, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Monday.

Investing for income despite rates

Dear Mike: Interest rates are really low, and they don't look to be going up any time soon.

Cell tower proposed for Vantreight farmland in Central Saanich

Vantreights in Central Saanich pitch 50-metre tower at farm

New operator for Sidney summer market

A former co-ordinator of the Sidney summer market has been named its new operator after the previous manager and the town battled over who should run the popular event. Laurie McDermidÂ’s new job starts January 1.

Downtown Eastside reno work begins

A multimillion-dollar restoration will soon begin for 13 run-down hotels in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The B.C. government announced Habitat Housing Initiative has been selected to renovate the single-room occupancy buildings.

Giving it away has benefits

When we think of estate planning, we often think of how we want to distribute our assets upon death, whether it is to a relative or close friend, or in some cases, to charity.
Apps for the classrooms

Apps for the classrooms

Victoria software developer does the math on tablet use in schools