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sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Prosperity Index takes business beating

This might be beautiful British Columbia. It might even be supernatural if you buy the tourism marketing. But it is distinctly average when it comes to its standard of living, says a new publication from the Business Council of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ The 2019 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Seeding and harvesting ocean depths to meet growing demand for kelp

Seeding and harvesting ocean depths to meet growing demand for kelp

An increase in the demand for seaweed around the world has spurred on a new Island business partnership that will establish a kelp farm off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Kevin Greenard: Helping your executor with your digital footprint

Kevin Greenard: Helping your executor with your digital footprint

One of the first roles of an executor of a will is to gather and secure their client’s assets. This process includes ensuring the principle residence is locked and all known assets are secured.
Obituary: Clipper executive Darrell Bryan gave boost to Victoria tourism

Obituary: Clipper executive Darrell Bryan gave boost to Victoria tourism

The region’s marine transportation industry has lost some of its voice, passion and energy with the death of former Clipper Navigation president Darrell Bryan.
First Nations to oversee fish-farm phase out in Broughton Archipelago

First Nations to oversee fish-farm phase out in Broughton Archipelago

At least seven salmon farms in the Broughton Archipelago will be phased out over the next four years, with the participation of three First Nations in that region.

On the Street: Vitamin shop, gelato maestro, SendToNews

The Vitamin Shop celebrates 35 years The Vitamin Shop is celebrating its 35th anniversary this weekend. The downtown business was opened in September 1984 by Bruce Reid and remains in the same location at 1212 Broad St.
GAIN Group adding Volvo dealership after deal with Pattison

GAIN Group adding Volvo dealership after deal with Pattison

The GAIN Group has added another automotive brand to its stable by acquiring Jim Pattison Volvo of Victoria. The deal, which will be completed Oct.
Breakwater District branding will include historic Ogden name

Breakwater District branding will include historic Ogden name

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority served up its new name for the site of Victoria’s cruise-ship terminal Wednesday, along with a solid helping of compromise.
Mediated talks between union, Western Forest Products collapse, prolonging strike

Mediated talks between union, Western Forest Products collapse, prolonging strike

Mediated talks have broken down between striking forestry workers and Western Forest Products as the labour dispute enters its 12th week.
New owners of heritage building consider hotel in redevelopment

New owners of heritage building consider hotel in redevelopment

Reliance Properties Ltd. is considering continued office use or a hotel in its latest heritage purchase in downtown Victoria — the colourful art deco-style building featuring a wildlife mural at 780 Blanshard St. Vancouver-based Reliance paid $14.