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Tourism shot up in 2022, but still far short of pre-pandemic levels: StatCan

Tourism shot up in 2022, but still far short of pre-pandemic levels: StatCan

OTTAWA — Spending on tourism continued to grow last year as travellers returned to planes and patios, but it remained well below pre-pandemic levels, according to Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.
EA news raises spectre of more sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ tech layoffs

EA news raises spectre of more sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ tech layoffs

EA plans to lay off six per cent of global staff; no mention of cuts in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Mortgage moves 'good news' for borrowers, but budget lacks housing support: experts

Mortgage moves 'good news' for borrowers, but budget lacks housing support: experts

TORONTO — Real estate observers say a new mortgage code of conduct promised in the federal budget will be handy for Canadians facing financial difficulties, but they still feel the economic plan was lacking needed housing affordability measures.
Dollarama sales rise as consumers flock to lower prices amid high inflation

Dollarama sales rise as consumers flock to lower prices amid high inflation

MONTREAL — Discount chain Dollarama Inc. recorded a surge in sales in its latest quarter as its low prices on everyday household items attracted shoppers in search of relief from high inflation.
Businesses praise budget's credit card fee relief but some question consumer savings

Businesses praise budget's credit card fee relief but some question consumer savings

Canadian Federation of Independent Business calls it the 'biggest win' of the federal budget
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries to test new ticket system at Duke Point

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries to test new ticket system at Duke Point

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries earlier issued a request for pre-qualification for four Island-class vessels, which are hybrid diesel-electric ferries.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ low-carbon initiatives getting millions in grants from province

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ low-carbon initiatives getting millions in grants from province

Victoria company Open Ocean Robotics received $1.75 million for its work on solar-powered unmanned vessels, which collect data from the ocean.
Unprecedented construction needed in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to offset record immigration: Report

Unprecedented construction needed in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to offset record immigration: Report

VANCOUVER — Home construction in British Columbia will need to rise to unprecedented levels to offset the impact of record immigration on the housing market, the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Real Estate Association said in a new report on Tuesday.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ heading into 'mild recession' as tight monetary policy squeezes growth: Report

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ heading into 'mild recession' as tight monetary policy squeezes growth: Report

OTTAWA — New research says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is heading into a mild recession as elevated borrowing costs, a downturn in the U.S. and persistent inflation dial up the country's economic uncertainty.
For Victoria tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

For Victoria tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

Animikii uses as a guide the Anishinaabe Seven Grandfather Teachings, which include love, truth and respect.