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'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
Was your flight delayed in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½? You might be entitled to hundreds of dollars

Was your flight delayed in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½? You might be entitled to hundreds of dollars

You may be entitled to money even if you are booked on another flight.
Spring real estate market slow out of the gate in Greater Victoria

Spring real estate market slow out of the gate in Greater Victoria

Sales in April were well below last year’s figures as just 824 properties changed hands, versus 1,116 in April 2021.
Victoria Shipyard workers get new four-year deal

Victoria Shipyard workers get new four-year deal

Deal narrowly accepted; union official says he expected rejection
Tourism industry recognizes leaders Wright and Ollis at annual awards

Tourism industry recognizes leaders Wright and Ollis at annual awards

Randy Wright of Harbour Air receives Life Member Award from Destination Greater Victoria. Brenda Ollis, general manager of Chateau Victoria Hotel, receives Miracle Award
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ homeowners will ‘have to stomach’ mortgage pain

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ homeowners will ‘have to stomach’ mortgage pain

Rate-hikes putting pressure on homeowners and first-time buyers, say experts