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Tourism program helps Island businesses navigate pandemic

Tourism program helps Island businesses navigate pandemic

They were supposed to be hitting their stride right now along the shores of St. Mary Lake on Salt Spring Island.
Builders rehiring as industry adapts to pandemic protocols

Builders rehiring as industry adapts to pandemic protocols

Greater Victoria construction projects are continuing, despite some hiccups when new anti-virus protocols came into effect.
For real estate, reopening ‘won’t be a flood but a large trickle of business’

For real estate, reopening ‘won’t be a flood but a large trickle of business’

The second phase of the province’s economic restart will look and feel a lot like the first for the real estate market according to the experts.
They’re ready when border is open, ferry operators say

They’re ready when border is open, ferry operators say

When it’s open we’ll be ready. That was the message from transportation companies Tuesday, following the federal government’s decision to extend the ban until June 21 on non-essential travel between sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and the U.S.
Kevin Greenard: Increase in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ taxes results in harsh tax on death

Kevin Greenard: Increase in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ taxes results in harsh tax on death

Throughout our working lives we can reduce our annual tax bill by making RRSP contributions. Withdrawals from registered accounts are generally considered taxable income in the year the withdrawals are made.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ restaurants can open Tuesday if they meet criteria for distancing, sanitizing

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ restaurants can open Tuesday if they meet criteria for distancing, sanitizing

Victoria’s restaurant owners, hoping for a small taste of normalcy next week as the province plans to phase-in its economic restart plan, now have definitive guidelines for reopening their businesses. On Friday, WorkSafe sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Tired of letting your hair down? Soon you’ll be stylin’

Tired of letting your hair down? Soon you’ll be stylin’

Looking a little shaggy or feeling sore? Do your toenails seem a little scary? Help is on the way — barbers and stylists, physiotherapists, massage therapists and chiropractic professionals are gearing up to reopen, as provincial restrictions imposed
Comment: A real estate agent reflects on making moves to survive and thrive again

Comment: A real estate agent reflects on making moves to survive and thrive again

A commentary by an agent with RE/MAX Camosun, known as Happy Cat Real Estate. One of a series on how local businesses are dealing with the pandemic. It’s like it happened overnight.
Study to look into feasibility of abattoir for South Island

Study to look into feasibility of abattoir for South Island

The South Island Prosperity Partnership has received $12,500 to commission a feasibility study for a local abattoir.
Comment: At Courtside Sports, reasons we got back our hope

Comment: At Courtside Sports, reasons we got back our hope

A commentary by Rose Del Rosario and Al Klieber, who have owned and operated Courtside Sports for 30 years. One of a series on how local businesses are dealing with the pandemic.