Business

'Near-record results': Victoria-wide conferences in 2025 set to bolster economy

Greater Victoria will see 28 city-wide conferences next year estimated to bring in $35 million

Nov 28, 2024 12:33 PM Read more >

Retailers still see Black Friday as high point of holiday shopping season

Impulse purchases and self-gifting are a potential area for big sales growth

Nov 28, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Taylor Swift’s Eras visit expected to add $157M to Vancouver’s economy

Tour’s conclusion expected to pack 150,000 Swifties into B.C. Place for 3 December shows

Nov 26, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Canada Post reports $315M loss in most recent quarter

Total compares $290M loss a year earlier as job dispute continues

Nov 22, 2024 6:20 AM Read more >

Toyota Highlander tops list of Canada’s most stolen vehicle in 2023

Équité Association report lists the favourite targets of criminals

Nov 19, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

15 Vancouver Island Ecostar business leaders lauded at Victoria gala

Winners lauded for innovation, dedication to environmental work

Nov 18, 2024 11:51 AM Read more >

Mail strike spells trouble for Canada’s small businesses as holidays loom

Longer the strike continues, the more damage it will cause say companies that depend on service

Nov 18, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Port Alberni orders wrecking ball to go ahead for troubled pub

Abatement of hazardous materials to start this month, Port Pub building was evacuated in May

Nov 15, 2024 10:59 AM Read more >

Changemakers of the tourism industry set to talk sustainability in Victoria

The annual IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference brings changemakers together in January, 2025

Nov 14, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Ottawa orders binding arbitration to end port strikes

Union says it will challenge federal intervention in B.C. port work stoppages

Nov 12, 2024 9:40 AM Read more >