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New president, executive for Victoria Real Estate Board

New president, executive for Victoria Real Estate Board

David Langlois is the new president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, succeeding Sandi-Jo Ayers.
Victoria approves two cannabis retail outlets for Songhees Nation partnership

Victoria approves two cannabis retail outlets for Songhees Nation partnership

The Songhees First Nation is getting into the cannabis business.
Kevin Greenard: Why you should contribute to your TFSA early

Kevin Greenard: Why you should contribute to your TFSA early

Last week, we mentioned the TFSA contribution limit for 2021 has been maintained at $6,000.
Metchosin residents alarmed over development plans for Boys and Girls Club site

Metchosin residents alarmed over development plans for Boys and Girls Club site

A proposal to carve a subdivision out of almost half a Metchosin property owned by the Boys and Girls Club has left the mayor and residents alarmed and feeling betrayed.
On the Street: Frank Bourree wins distinction award from chamber

On the Street: Frank Bourree wins distinction award from chamber

Frank Bourree has been named the first recipient of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce Governors’ Award of Distinction.
WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

WorkSafe claims spike in tandem with COVID cases

The number of claims for worker’s compensation filed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has spiked since ­October, something that comes as no surprise to WorkSafe sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Calgary company takes over Canoe Brewpub

Calgary company takes over Canoe Brewpub

Calgary-based Craft Beer ­Market is taking over operations at Canoe Brewpub on Victoria’s Upper Harbour. The company, which now has nine locations in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is putting its building on the market

Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is putting its building on the market

The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is putting its two-storey building on the market and plans to move downtown now that few people are working in the office. Its 3,000-square-foot building at 2133 Bowen Rd.
Cruise companies postpone Alaska trips amid virus guidelines

Cruise companies postpone Alaska trips amid virus guidelines

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Holland America and Princess Cruises announced pauses on planned sailings in Alaska waters in response to health guidelines established since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Employment picture improves in Victoria, despite tourism-industry struggles

Employment picture improves in Victoria, despite tourism-industry struggles

While tourism, one of the region’s major employers, continued to struggle amid the pandemic last month, Greater Victoria’s unemployment rate improved slightly to 5.8 per cent in December, versus 6.