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B.C. Hydro seeking contractor for major work on Ladore Dam

B.C. Hydro seeking contractor for major work on Ladore Dam

The request for proposals to upgrade the dam — near McIvor Lake west of Campbell River — and to supply and install spillway gates closes Aug. 30
Uber to hit the streets of Greater Victoria this year

Uber to hit the streets of Greater Victoria this year

The Passenger Transportation Board has approved a licence transfer that will allow ride-hailing giant Uber to operate in Greater Victoria.
Case of evacuated Langford apartment building highlights need to negotiate risk

Case of evacuated Langford apartment building highlights need to negotiate risk

Justice Gordon Weatherill dismissed RidgeView Place owner’s negligence claims against engineers involved in the design of the building, saying they did not owe a duty of care to the owner
Hudson's Bay cutting 250 corporate jobs amid efforts to 'flatten' company

Hudson's Bay cutting 250 corporate jobs amid efforts to 'flatten' company

Hudson's Bay is laying off another 250 workers, the second round of cutbacks this year, the company said Tuesday, bringing the total number of employees laid off this year to about 500. The Canadian retail arm of Hudson's Bay Co.
Vancouver Island resort named B.C.'s 'best hotel of the year'

Vancouver Island resort named B.C.'s 'best hotel of the year'

Three Victoria properties were finalists for the B.C. Hotel Association award, which was won by Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa — Oswego Hotel, the Parkside Hotel & Spa, and Robin Hood Inn & Suites.
Electric plane could be flying between Island, mainland in two years: Harbour Air

Electric plane could be flying between Island, mainland in two years: Harbour Air

The company is hoping the plane, at Victoria Harbour until Wednesday, will grab the attention of the federal government and convince it to contribute funds.
Energy companies curtail production due to Alberta wildfires

Energy companies curtail production due to Alberta wildfires

CALGARY — Oil and gas producers in Alberta are temporarily shutting in production as wildfires rage across the energy-producing province.
Why B.C. restaurants are still suffering post-pandemic

Why B.C. restaurants are still suffering post-pandemic

Most local restaurants are struggling just to keep their heads above water, with COVID-related debt, inflation, labour shortages and the switch to delivery apps.
Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds

Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds

The study revealed that when workers are fired, their departures have a relatively small, fleeting effect, and can even reduce voluntary turnover afterwards. 
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

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Metro investor day Grocer Metro Inc. will hold its 2023 investor day on Wednesday.
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