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Chef draws from ancient traditions in making corn tortillas

Chef draws from ancient traditions in making corn tortillas

Corn is considered a grain, fruit and vegetable. But to Israel Alverez, once one of the top chefs in Mexico City, maize means much more.
Salt Spring company to be first in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to ship parcels by drone

Salt Spring company to be first in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to ship parcels by drone

InDro Robotics has received what it says is sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s first licence to deliver commercial products via drone. First deliveries start next week, flying supplies from the medical clinic in Chemainus to the clinic at Penelakut Island.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries planning to buy new model of rescue boat for its fleet

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries planning to buy new model of rescue boat for its fleet

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries is standardizing the design of its rescue boats as it moves to reduce the number of classes of ferries in its fleet to improve ­efficiency.
Greater Victoria unemployment rates drops for third consecutive month.

Greater Victoria unemployment rates drops for third consecutive month.

Greater Victoria’s unemployment rate has dropped for the third month in a row, moving to 7.6 per cent in October.
Kevin Greenard: Managed and fee-based accounts are the fastest-growing advisory platform

Kevin Greenard: Managed and fee-based accounts are the fastest-growing advisory platform

Managed and fee-based accounts continue to grow in popularity. In fact, they are the fastest-growing wealth management option amongst most Canadians.
Royal Bay development starts with cafe built from shipping containers

Royal Bay development starts with cafe built from shipping containers

A pop-up coffee shop and café built with a stack of shipping containers near the beach at Royal Bay is a sign of what’s to come for one of the capital region’s largest urban ­developments, says the mayor of Colwood.
Taking Care of Business: During COVID, senior care more important than ever

Taking Care of Business: During COVID, senior care more important than ever

A commentary by the CEO of Care & Company Ltd. Senior Care Victoria, a locally owned and operated business that has been providing home support to seniors and their families for 15 years.
Government, construction jobs offset tourism employment losses in Greater Victoria

Government, construction jobs offset tourism employment losses in Greater Victoria

Construction jobs and positions in health care and government are helping to offset some of the massive employment losses in Greater Victoria’s tourism and hospitality sector, according to an analysis by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Brit
Island real estate sales double over last year

Island real estate sales double over last year

Real estate sales in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board area stretching from Duncan to Port Hardy nearly doubled in October compared with the same period last year.
Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

Cruise industry throws in the towel on 2020, looks to 2021

SILVER SPRING, Maryland — The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of ­restarting operations this year.