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Port strike's impact on Island grows; PM says pressure is on to end stoppage

Port strike's impact on Island grows; PM says pressure is on to end stoppage

VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will continue putting pressure on both sides to end the British Columbia port strike, as the stoppage drags on for a seventh day.
Online News Act creates 'moment of reckoning' for publishers

Online News Act creates 'moment of reckoning' for publishers

TORONTO — Meta and Google's move away from linking to Canadian news sites is a "moment of reckoning" for publishers and broadcasters that have heavily relied on social media to build audiences, marketing and journalism experts say.
Greater Victoria's June unemployment rate little changed from May

Greater Victoria's June unemployment rate little changed from May

The latest figure — 3.4 per cent — keeps the capital region rate among the lowest in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
'Upcycled' ice cream uses fruit edging toward compost pile

'Upcycled' ice cream uses fruit edging toward compost pile

Ice-cream maker 49 Below makes the frozen treat from unsold fruit from the ripe-and-ready pile at Root Cellar grocery stores
Saul Klein retires after 11 years as UVic business dean

Saul Klein retires after 11 years as UVic business dean

Klein saw the school through significant enrolment growth and developed courses and partnerships that gave it a global reputation
Union says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port employers want government to do 'dirty work' to end strike

Union says sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port employers want government to do 'dirty work' to end strike

VANCOUVER — The president of the union representing striking British Columbia port workers said employers are waiting for the federal government to do their "dirty work" instead of negotiating an end to the workers' six-day strike.
Employers call for binding arbitration after fifth day of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port strike

Employers call for binding arbitration after fifth day of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port strike

VANCOUVER — Maritime employers in British Columbia are proposing binding arbitration to end the province's port strike, after talks with the workers' union deadlocked.
Strike could cost $250 million per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too

Strike could cost $250 million per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too

The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port workers strike could cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars per week, experts and business groups say, with smaller operators and consumers feeling the biggest pinch.
Another economic forecast suggests deeper contraction for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Another economic forecast suggests deeper contraction for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Deloitte economic forecast notes consumer spending outstripping household income.
Real estate sales up as market returns to traditional seasonal pattern

Real estate sales up as market returns to traditional seasonal pattern

A total of 705 properties sold in June, up from 612 in June of last year