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Highlands quarry clears appeals hurdle, but opponents claim small victory

Highlands quarry clears appeals hurdle, but opponents claim small victory

The Highlands District Community Association may have lost the battle over a new quarry, but it may still win the war, according to its chairman. Scott Richardson said having the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to allow private cannabis retailers to deliver products to customers

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to allow private cannabis retailers to deliver products to customers

The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ government plans to end its 34-month monopoly on delivering legal cannabis to consumers on July 15. Ever since sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ legalized cannabis for adult consumption in October 2018, the only place that sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Oak Bay Marine Group promotes chief operating officer to CEO

Oak Bay Marine Group promotes chief operating officer to CEO

The Oak Bay Marine Group has named chief operating officer Brook Castelsky as its new chief executive officer.
Victoria getting $500,000 to expand 'social procurement' program

Victoria getting $500,000 to expand 'social procurement' program

The City of Victoria is getting $500,000 from the province to expand an initiative that encourages participating local governments to pool resources and gives them the tools and training to make purchasing decisions that focus on best value rather th
First government-run cannabis store in the capital region opens at Uptown

First government-run cannabis store in the capital region opens at Uptown

The provincial government opened its first cannabis retail store in the capital region on Wednesday at Uptown shopping centre. Saanich council gave the green light to the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Bear Mountain sees surge in interest as more people discover it during pandemic

Bear Mountain sees surge in interest as more people discover it during pandemic

One of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, intensified by lockdowns, restrictive health measures and quarantine periods over the last 18 months, is the desire to get outside and back to nature.
Pacific salmon abundance plummeted in 2020

Pacific salmon abundance plummeted in 2020

The global abundance of Pacific salmon in 2020 was the lowest since 1982, according to new data released by the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission.
Kevin Greenard: Concentration causes excess volatility

Kevin Greenard: Concentration causes excess volatility

Concentration within a portfolio refers to an individual equity, sector, currency, geographical area, etc. being overweight in the portfolio. Avoiding concentration is important to reduce overall portfolio risk.
Bill tabled in U.S. Senate to allow cruise ships to permanently bypass sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Bill tabled in U.S. Senate to allow cruise ships to permanently bypass sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Utah Senator Bill Lee has tabled three bills in the U.S. Senate that take aim at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s cruise sector. The bills’ intent is to permanently change U.S. law in a way that would allow foreign-flagged cruise ships to travel directly between U.S.
New owner plans major investments in Victoria, Nanaimo shopping centres

New owner plans major investments in Victoria, Nanaimo shopping centres

The new owner of the Mayfair Shopping Centre in Victoria and Woodgrove Centre in Nanaimo is putting together major development plans for both sites.