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Kevin Greenard: A will is an essential document in an estate plan

Kevin Greenard: A will is an essential document in an estate plan

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Downtown Victoria businesses now eligible for up to $10,000 to improve storefronts

Downtown Victoria businesses now eligible for up to $10,000 to improve storefronts

The program previously capped the amount at $2,500 and required at least 50 per cent of a street block to participate
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B.C.'s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold

B.C.'s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold

In a survey at one vineyard, of about 70,000 plants, only "a handful" of productive buds were found, essentially eliminating the harvest.
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Tourism, hospitality and retail sectors seeking help from B.C.'s upcoming budget

Tourism, hospitality and retail sectors seeking help from B.C.'s upcoming budget

The provincial government is set to release the 2024-25 budget on Feb. 22.
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BC Real Estate Association numbers point to market 'uptrend' at beginning of 2024

BC Real Estate Association numbers point to market 'uptrend' at beginning of 2024

VANCOUVER — The BC Real Estate Association says there was a nearly 30 per cent increase in home sales last month compared with January 2023, while prices were also up.
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First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

First Nations group criticizes federal fish policies, conflict of interest in B.C.

The First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance says the Fisheries Department is mired in conflict of interest stemming from its dual regulatory and promotional responsibilities.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
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On the Street: Wright opens advisory firm; Seaspan finishes prototype, Hullo adds sailings

On the Street: Wright opens advisory firm; Seaspan finishes prototype, Hullo adds sailings

Randy Wright is known for his long-time work in travel, tourism and the marine industry, and for his involvement in community organizations.
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Kevin Greenard: Benefits of banking and financial power of attorney

Kevin Greenard: Benefits of banking and financial power of attorney

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Victoria unemployment rate inched up last month, but still well below national rate

Victoria unemployment rate inched up last month, but still well below national rate

Greater Victoria’s unemployment rate rose marginally to 4.5 per cent last month from 4.2 per cent in December
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