Local Business

Lantzville online boutique up for two honours at Small Business B.C. Awards

Timber + Gray chosen as a finalist in e-commerce and people’s choice categories

Apr 9, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

49th Parallel family thankful for so many years of business and community

Richmond family says Country Grocer the right buyer for 49th stores

Feb 22, 2023 5:05 AM Read more >

49th Parallel Grocery acquired by Country Grocer

49th Parallel stores in Duncan, Ladysmith, Cedar and Chemainus will become Country Grocer stores

Feb 14, 2023 10:25 AM Read more >

Nanaimo’s Seamor Marine expands to Canada’s East Coast

Remotely operated vehicle manufacturer opens office in Dartmouth, N.S.

Feb 4, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

B.C. man designs ‘turtlepods’ - mobile personal shelter prototypes to assist the unhoused

‘I think of it as supporting urban nomadism.’

Dec 1, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

Nanaimo excavation company receives award for going 20 years without hitting a gas line

Fortis B.C. recognizes Granby Bobcat Service for its safe digging record

Nov 3, 2022 10:10 AM Read more >

Entrepreneurs at Island summit showcase high-tech solutions for health-care issues

Brain activity tracking, Indigenous mental health, seniors’ care discussed at summit in Nanaimo

Oct 30, 2022 9:45 AM Read more >

Seaweed industry looking at potential to scale up production on the Island

Seaweed farming’s economic and environmental benefits discussed at economic summit in Nanaimo

Oct 26, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

Fall home show puts out the welcome mat in Nanaimo

Event started Friday, Oct. 21, continues Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, at Beban Park

Oct 22, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Longtime A&W workers in Ladysmith get well-deserved holiday

Restaurant owners reward employees for years of service

Oct 13, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >