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London Drugs’ robot delivery service rolls out smoothly so far

London Drugs’ robot delivery service rolls out smoothly so far

Richmond-based company introduces Roll-E robot to curbside customers.
Pandemic paves way for new sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ car-share programs — including renting out your vehicle

Pandemic paves way for new sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ car-share programs — including renting out your vehicle

The cost to rent a car in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ skyrocketed by nearly 32% in 2021. A handful of start-ups are rising up to challenge an old business model — from Tesla-curious car shares to a new way for people to rent out their own vehicle.
Greater Victoria's unemployment rate inched up in April from March

Greater Victoria's unemployment rate inched up in April from March

As Greater Victoria recovers from the impact of the pandemic, a total of 218,000 people are working, down from 220,400 in March.
Kevin Greenard: Dissecting the tax deductibility of investment costs

Kevin Greenard: Dissecting the tax deductibility of investment costs

The Canadian Securities Association (CSA) regulates securities law in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, including disclosure requirements. They have issued several phases of Client Focused Reforms (CFR) to make changes to ensure clients’ interests are put first.
Arrive early if you're travelling out of YYJ; delays up to an hour at airport security

Arrive early if you're travelling out of YYJ; delays up to an hour at airport security

Officials at Victoria International Airport are encouraging passengers to arrive early as lanes to get through security checks are seeing delays of up to an hour, and even longer on some days.
'Blind to women's realities': Uber and Doordash put workers at risk, find sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ researchers

'Blind to women's realities': Uber and Doordash put workers at risk, find sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ researchers

Gig-working apps like Uber and Doordash fail to acknowledge the realities of women workers' experiences, thus putting them at personal and financial risk, according to new study.
Homes-for-sale inventory increases on Island outside Greater Victoria, but strong demand keeps prices high

Homes-for-sale inventory increases on Island outside Greater Victoria, but strong demand keeps prices high

Improved inventory in the Vancouver Island real estate market outside Greater Victoria has resulted in more conditional offers.
Gas prices jump 12 cents a litre in Greater Victoria

Gas prices jump 12 cents a litre in Greater Victoria

Pump prices shot up by 12 cents a litre to $2.099 at some service stations Tuesday — a big leap, but still off the record $2.169 seen in March.
Nanaimo hopeful Silver Muse stop translates into more cruise ship visits in future

Nanaimo hopeful Silver Muse stop translates into more cruise ship visits in future

Officials are doing their best to make a good impression while the Silver Muse is docked at the Port of Nanaimo, in the hopes the cruise line will consider returning to the Vancouver Island city.
Walmart, Sobeys sink multimillions into massive Metro Vancouver distribution centres

Walmart, Sobeys sink multimillions into massive Metro Vancouver distribution centres

Walmart, Sobeys sink multimillions into massive Metro Vancouver distribution centres