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As expenses rise, more homeowners embrace program that defers payment of property taxes

As expenses rise, more homeowners embrace program that defers payment of property taxes

Property-tax deferral, which has been around since 1974, is a low-interest loan available for people aged 55 or older, people with disabilities, surviving spouses of any age and families supporting children.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ budget provides $25 million in new money for tourism

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ budget provides $25 million in new money for tourism

Industry advocates hopeful that more money will be available if restrictions ramp up
Old-growth policy to blow $1-billion hole in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ budget

Old-growth policy to blow $1-billion hole in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ budget

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ budget has no major new taxes, focuses on pandemic, disaster recovery
Tech tapping four-day work weeks in battle for talent

Tech tapping four-day work weeks in battle for talent

But some experts warn that such incentives may have unintended consequences
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — the next Napa Valley of cannabis?

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — the next Napa Valley of cannabis?

Social media advertising bans and a lack of government support mean cannabis tourism is struggling to get off the ground, say researchers and operators.
Omicron takes bite out of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ retailers as total sales fall 1.6%

Omicron takes bite out of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ retailers as total sales fall 1.6%

Catastrophic flooding also contributed to December’s drop, according to Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion soars to $21 billion

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion soars to $21 billion

Cost of pipeline twinning project increases by nearly $9 billion since last estimate
Military antiques store in Victoria closing after three decades

Military antiques store in Victoria closing after three decades

The owner of Command Post Militaria and Antiques said a significant drop in foot traffic during the pandemic and a recent hike in rent will see him manoeuvre his collections to online sales.
Kevin Greenard: Estate planning: What exactly is included in your estate?

Kevin Greenard: Estate planning: What exactly is included in your estate?

The second in a series of estate planning information and tips from Kevin Greenard.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries records small loss, but sees passenger numbers rebound

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries records small loss, but sees passenger numbers rebound

The latest figures suggestsa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries’ numbers are starting to return to pre-COVID levels.