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Its work to help members during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic has earned the Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council an award from the Technology Councils of North America.

A day after provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry tightened directives for restaurants and bars, the food-service industry said Thursday it remains vigilant in dealing with COVID-19. Ian Tostenson, chief executive of the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Archipelago buyout complete Archipelago Marine Research has completed a management buyout with new owners who were already working with the 42-year-old company.

The Downtown Victoria Business Association is launching a contest to encourage residents to shop locally during the pandemic.

Flair Airlines is returning to Victoria. The discount airline announced Thursday it will offer flights to Vancouver starting on Aug. 23. There are options for connections to other Canadian airports, including Prince George and Fort McMurray, Alta.

Fisheries and Oceans sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ announced Tuesday that it does not expect to allow any commercial or recreational fishery for Fraser River sockeye this year due to concerns about the stocks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Canadians buy and sell. The move to tap, swipe and insert cards, use electronic transfers and pay via mobile devices has all but rendered obsolete the idea of handing over a wad of cash for any kind of item.

The Canadian Ferry Association is renewing its call for federal aid for the industry, while warning ferry-dependent communities that lack of government support could hamper both economic and social recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The recently retired North Island Princess is on the market for $159,000, after carrying cars and passengers since 1958 — the year the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferry Authority was founded.