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Hourly vs. salaried: Are you getting paid for an extra day of work on Feb. 29?

Hourly vs. salaried: Are you getting paid for an extra day of work on Feb. 29?

TORONTO — This leap year, some financial experts say they're seeing an unexpected trend: employees asking if they get paid for working on Feb. 29. Every four years, the calendar gains a day to sync up with the Earth's movement around the sun.
Greater Victoria office-leasing market likely to remain stagnant: report

Greater Victoria office-leasing market likely to remain stagnant: report

The capital region’s office market is experiencing higher vacancy rates and is seeing more subleases as tenants look at downsizing
B.C.'s minimum wage now pegged to inflation, will rise to $17.40 per hour

B.C.'s minimum wage now pegged to inflation, will rise to $17.40 per hour

A pay hike in June will raise the minimum hourly wage by 3.9% in line with inflation. Changes to B.C.'s labour laws mean annual increases will now occur automatically.
Helicopter giant contests B.C. government air ambulance contract award

Helicopter giant contests B.C. government air ambulance contract award

More than 7,300 patients are transported either by helicopter or airplane annually in B.C., says Airbus filing.
Real estate association economist doubts B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble

Real estate association economist doubts B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble

Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association, says the tax could end up reducing the overall number of homes on the market while only applying to a small number of properties.
B.C. premier ditches chief anti-money laundering recommendation

B.C. premier ditches chief anti-money laundering recommendation

B.C. Premier David Eby has no plans to establish an independent office for AML policy and enforcement; and a new house flipping tax is no 'silver bullet.'
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.
Public safety top of mind for Victoria's business community

Public safety top of mind for Victoria's business community

Finance Minister Katrine Conroy paid a customary post-budget visit to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce on Friday
Kevin Greenard: Digital footprint guide will help your executor

Kevin Greenard: Digital footprint guide will help your executor

B.C. homeowners who sell within two years to face flipping tax

B.C. homeowners who sell within two years to face flipping tax

The tax starts at 20 per cent on income from properties sold within one year, gradually declining to zero for those sold between 366 and 730 days.