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Victoria businesses hope new patio bylaw won't be too heavy-handed

Victoria businesses hope new patio bylaw won't be too heavy-handed

Executive director of the Downtown Victoria Business Association says he wants to see a fee structure that is fair and reasonable, and design guidelines and processes that accommodate the needs of businesses.
Some employers offering more in effort to attract and keep employees, consultant says

Some employers offering more in effort to attract and keep employees, consultant says

As the cost-of-living has climbed, employers are also offering benefits such as improved mental-health resources, flexible hours and wellness programs
Ferry worker union calls for contract to be reopened to hike wages

Ferry worker union calls for contract to be reopened to hike wages

The union argues that if wages aren’t increased, more ferry workers will leave, putting an extra burden on those left behind
Kevin Greenard: Indexation adjustment at 6.3 per cent for 2023

Kevin Greenard: Indexation adjustment at 6.3 per cent for 2023

When you file a Canadian tax return, federal tax is calculated separately from provincial tax — both are calculated on the same tax return.
Greater Victoria's unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 per cent last month

Greater Victoria's unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 per cent last month

Greater Victoria tied with Lethbridge, Alberta, for the lowest rate in western sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.
Capital region home sales slow down in November

Capital region home sales slow down in November

Sale prices for the region’s homes shifted last month, but depending on which measure you prefer, it either increased or decreased.
Ferry ride on Victoria Harbour shows off new light show, including projections on industrial buildings

Ferry ride on Victoria Harbour shows off new light show, including projections on industrial buildings

Victoria Harbour Lights: A Winter Dream is visible to anyone walking along the waterfront, but is geared primarily to guests aboard newly refitted Victoria Harbour Ferry vessels
Inflation raises consumer misgivings over sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ retailer profits

Inflation raises consumer misgivings over sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ retailer profits

Aritzia last year generated its most profit and highest profit margin since it went public in 2016
'This is big business': How a cashless society is fuelling higher tips and profits

'This is big business': How a cashless society is fuelling higher tips and profits

Only 10 per cent of all transactions in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ are now made in cash.
Tipping the scales: How much British Columbians dish out on tips, taxes and fees

Tipping the scales: How much British Columbians dish out on tips, taxes and fees

British Columbians may be dishing out as much as $144 million this year for tips on taxes.