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November real estate sales up 15% vs. last year in Greater Victoria

November real estate sales up 15% vs. last year in Greater Victoria

The number of homes sold in Greater Victoria increased by more than 15 per cent in November compared to the same month a year ago. Last month鈥檚 577 sales marked a 15.9 per cent increase compared to November 2018.
Concerns about Trans Mountain dumping 'contaminated' soil are unfounded: FN chief

Concerns about Trans Mountain dumping 'contaminated' soil are unfounded: FN chief

Protesters say they followed trucks to a Kwikwetlem First Nation business park, but chief says there's "nothing to be concerned about"
North Vancouver special effects firm offers film industry chance to go green

North Vancouver special effects firm offers film industry chance to go green

What happened: North Vancouver鈥檚 Thomas FX is launching a new licensing deal to allow other firms to use its brand to sell eco-friendly products. Why it matters: The move comes as the film industry pursues efforts to become more sustainable.
Harbour Air to test fly world鈥檚 first commercial electric plane

Harbour Air to test fly world鈥檚 first commercial electric plane

Harbour Air plans to test-fly what it calls the 鈥渨orld鈥檚 first fully electric commercial aircraft鈥 on Dec. 11 at Vancouver International Airport鈥檚 south terminal.
Island-record donation boosts business innovation at UVic

Island-record donation boosts business innovation at UVic

The single largest donation ever made on the Island by the country鈥檚 largest credit union will give the University of Victoria鈥檚 on-campus business-idea incubator long-term stability and the chance to expand its programs.
Kevin Greenard: Ten reasons to be cautious with Canadian equity ETFs

Kevin Greenard: Ten reasons to be cautious with Canadian equity ETFs

An ETF is a commonly used abbreviation for Exchange Traded Fund. sa国际传媒 was the first country to launch an ETF in 1990 with one provider. Known as the S&P/TSX 60 Index, it essentially held the largest 60 stocks in sa国际传媒.
Gordon Denford, found of Berwick Retirement Communities, honoured

Gordon Denford, found of Berwick Retirement Communities, honoured

Gordon Denford, founder and chairman of Berwick Retirement Communities, was presented with the inaugural sa国际传媒 Senior Living Association Pioneer Award, in recognition of his contribution and positive impact to the senior-living industry.
Builders seek tax credits for asbestos removal, seismic upgrades

Builders seek tax credits for asbestos removal, seismic upgrades

The Victoria Residential Builders鈥 Association is calling on the provincial and federal governments to implement a new tax credit to offset the costs of residential asbestos abatement and seismic upgrades.
Dollarama gets downtown spot on Douglas, Westside Village

Dollarama gets downtown spot on Douglas, Westside Village

Dollarama is expected to open doors for a new store on Douglas Street in the spring. The discount-store chain has signed a deal to open in the former Shoppers Drug Mart location in the 1200 block of Douglas Street.
Vancouver Island business watchdog warns of vanity award scams

Vancouver Island business watchdog warns of vanity award scams

The Better Business Bureau serving Vancouver Island is warning local businesses to be aware of scams related to business awards and vanity award opportunities.