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Songhees aim for future by forming economic development corporation

Songhees aim for future by forming economic development corporation

The future of the Songhees First Nation’s economic development strategy and the suite of businesses the nation has established will now be under the direction of the Songhees Nation Economic Development Corporation.
On the Street: Marine job fair, Helijet appointment, non-alcoholic spirit

On the Street: Marine job fair, Helijet appointment, non-alcoholic spirit

Marine job fair in Nanaimo on Nov. 7 Anyone interested in a marine industry career can head to the Port of Nanaimo, 100 Port Dr., from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 7 to meet with 18 employers.
$200-million deal for four more electric-hybrid ferries

$200-million deal for four more electric-hybrid ferries

Damen Shipyards Group of the Netherlands has won a contract to build four more electric-hybrid ferries for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries that will be identical to two vessels that Damen just completed for the ferry corporation.
Striking forestry workers rally in Nanaimo

Striking forestry workers rally in Nanaimo

Hundreds of unionized forest workers on strike since July 1 turned up the heat on Western Forest Products Wednesday by taking the fight to the company’s front door in Nanaimo.
South Island Prosperity Partnership claims three big wins

South Island Prosperity Partnership claims three big wins

Behind-the-scenes work by the South Island Prosperity Partnership is paying off as three new firms have established offices in Victoria as a result of the efforts of the economic development agency.
First Nations seal hunters meet with Chinese officials to establish fur market

First Nations seal hunters meet with Chinese officials to establish fur market

VANCOUVER — First Nations fur traders have met with Chinese Consul General Tong Xiaoling to establish an export market for products made from West Coast seals and sea lions.
Low inventory, consistent demand keeps Victoria's home prices climbing

Low inventory, consistent demand keeps Victoria's home prices climbing

Greater Victoria’s fall real estate market is starting to look remarkably similar to last year, according to numbers released Friday by the Victoria Real Estate Board .
McDonald’s CEO pushed out after relationship with employee

McDonald’s CEO pushed out after relationship with employee

NEW YORK — McDonald’s chief executive officer has been pushed out of the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday.
Low inventory, consistent demand keeps Greater Victoria real estate prices climbing

Low inventory, consistent demand keeps Greater Victoria real estate prices climbing

Greater Victoria’s fall real estate market is starting to look remarkably similar to last year, according to numbers released Friday by the Victoria Real Estate Board.
Nanaimo port, city officials form committee to guide growth on waterfront

Nanaimo port, city officials form committee to guide growth on waterfront

A joint committee of Port of Nanaimo and City of Nanaimo officials is being established to collaborate as major investment and activities are planned for the waterfront.