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Trade minister criticizes higher U.S. softwood lumber duties as unfair, unwarranted

Trade minister criticizes higher U.S. softwood lumber duties as unfair, unwarranted

WASHINGTON — Canada's international trade minister is criticizing the U.S. Department of Commerce for nearly doubling duties on softwood lumber, saying the move is unfair and unwarranted. Minister Mary Ng said the U.S.
Immigrant entrepreneurs finding warm welcome through new program

Immigrant entrepreneurs finding warm welcome through new program

So far, seven newcomer entrepreneurs have signed up for the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s New to Canada program.
B.C. fruit group, $50M in debt to bank, files for creditor protection

B.C. fruit group, $50M in debt to bank, files for creditor protection

PENTICTON, B.C.
Costco testing membership card scanners at several locations across Canada

Costco testing membership card scanners at several locations across Canada

TORONTO — Costco Wholesale is testing membership card scanners at the entrances to its stores at several locations across Canada. The retailer says it's testing the scanners at stores in Ottawa, Edmonton, Regina and the B.C. Lower Mainland.
San Group files second lawsuit against City of Port Alberni

San Group files second lawsuit against City of Port Alberni

Case involves allegations of substandard housing for workers, which company says are untrue.
On the Street: GoodLife gym pulls out of Island market; Victoria Bug Zoo workers gain first collective agreement

On the Street: GoodLife gym pulls out of Island market; Victoria Bug Zoo workers gain first collective agreement

GoodLife is closing its gym facility at Bay Centre on Aug. 30.
B.C. Securities Commission finds $13M in fraud by crypto trading platform

B.C. Securities Commission finds $13M in fraud by crypto trading platform

A panel of the British Columbia Securities Commission has found a cryptocurrency trading platform and its owner lied to customers and diverted about $13 million in assets to gambling and personal accounts.
Victoria-based video-game pioneer receives Order of B.C.

Victoria-based video-game pioneer receives Order of B.C.

Don Mattrick helped create some of the world’s most recognizable video-game franchises, including The Sims
Students, recent immigrants hit hard by weakening job market, StatCan data suggests

Students, recent immigrants hit hard by weakening job market, StatCan data suggests

Greater Victoria’s unemployment showed little change month-over-month with July’s rate at 3.6 per cent, a marginal move from 3.8 per cent in June. 
Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. both said lockouts on Aug. 22 are imminent, barring a breakthrough at the bargaining table.