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Privacy of 28 million Canadians breached in past year

Privacy of 28 million Canadians breached in past year

More than 28 million Canadians’ privacy has been affected by 680 reported breaches in the past year — six times the previous year’s volume, says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s privacy chief.
1,000 workers on site to start $40-billion LNG megaproject

1,000 workers on site to start $40-billion LNG megaproject

One year ago, the partners behind LNG sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ formally sanctioned the $40-billion project.
Dolphin extension being installed to allow bigger ships to dock at Ogden Point

Dolphin extension being installed to allow bigger ships to dock at Ogden Point

A piece of infrastructure critical to the growth of the cruise-ship industry has arrived at Ogden Point.
On the Street: High-speed internet for Ahousaht, BBB hands out awards

On the Street: High-speed internet for Ahousaht, BBB hands out awards

Telus brings high-speed internet to Ahousaht The Ahousaht First Nation near Tofino will have access to high-speed wireless voice text and Internet service after Telus spent over $500,000 to erect a new cell site in the remote community.
Vancouver Island affected by global-travel slowdown: report

Vancouver Island affected by global-travel slowdown: report

Greater Victoria’s tourism industry continued its slower year in September, according to data by Chemistry Consulting.
Unemployment rate remains low in Greater Victoria

Unemployment rate remains low in Greater Victoria

Greater Victoria’s unemployment rate was unchanged last month at 3.2 per cent thanks to growth in the services producing sectors, according to Statistics sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s monthly labour force survey.
Western Forest Products, striking union start talks

Western Forest Products, striking union start talks

Western Forest Products and its unionized workers will head back to the bargaining table next week in a bid to end a protracted and bitter labour dispute.
Kevin Greenard: Holding your child's hand when they purchase their first home

Kevin Greenard: Holding your child's hand when they purchase their first home

Financial success often involves making good decisions and avoiding big mistakes. Parents who spend the time to teach their children the basics of finances will help start them off on a more informed path.
Greater Victoria’s housing market ‘vulnerable’: federal agency

Greater Victoria’s housing market ‘vulnerable’: federal agency

Moderate house price increases and pricing levels out of sync with income have left Victoria’s housing market the only one in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ deemed to be vulnerable, according to a report released Thursday by the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
House at Sooke’s Becher Bay fetches highest price this year at $6.5M

House at Sooke’s Becher Bay fetches highest price this year at $6.5M

A home in Sooke has sold for $6.5 million, the highest recorded sale for 2019 in the Greater Victoria area and the second-priciest sale to date in the municipality.