Business

Vintage After Death proprietors Abbey Ridell

BUSINESS BEAT: Watch for pop-up shops to flourish in Victoria this season

Christmastime creates foot traffic for short-term retailers

Vintage After Death proprietors Abbey Ridell
The Vancouver Canucks have already approved their marriage with Rogers Communications...

Net Worth: Rogers, NHL ink 12-year, $5.2-billion deal

It's the largest deal in league history, giving Rogers control of all Canadian broadcasts and rights to the NHL's digital properties.

The Vancouver Canucks have already approved their marriage with Rogers Communications...
Premier Christy Clark and B.C.'s new trade commissioner Ben Stewart (left) tour LNG import facility in China.

Sinopec, others join B.C. LNG hunt

Companies from China, India and Japan join global investors checking out gas export potential of North Coast

Premier Christy Clark and B.C.'s new trade commissioner Ben Stewart (left) tour LNG import facility in China.
Danielle Dhiab

Image counters to record downtown Victoria foot traffic

Downtown Victoria Business Association tally will be used to woo merchants

Danielle Dhiab
Chip Wilson (left) and wife Shannon Wilson

Canada’s 100 Richest People for 2014

Canadian Business magazine's rankings list three British Columbians in its Top 25, including Chip Wilson and Jim Pattison.

Chip Wilson (left) and wife Shannon Wilson
Premier Christy Clark attends reception for participants in a two-week Asia trade mission that began Thursday. About 200 people are visiting China

Premier Clark pitches LNG to Asia

Biggest trade mission yet to China, Japan and Korea leaves as new warning issued about environmental impact on Kitimat area

Premier Christy Clark attends reception for participants in a two-week Asia trade mission that began Thursday. About 200 people are visiting China

Community lenders celebrates four years

Community Micro Lending celebrates four years of funding small business in Greater Victoria

  • Nov 21, 2013
Leukemia survivor Jake Westhaver

BUSINESS BEAT: Country Grocer helping fill children’s dreams

Sale of Christmas trees and other holiday items will benefit Victoria children's charity

Leukemia survivor Jake Westhaver
Richard Eadie in his woodworking shop below the intersection of Store and Discovery streets. Eadie has to vacate the industrial shed by Dec. 1.

The end of an era

"It is sad to be leaving, but this city's been good to me," says carpenter Richard Eadie

Richard Eadie in his woodworking shop below the intersection of Store and Discovery streets. Eadie has to vacate the industrial shed by Dec. 1.
Certified Oncology Esthetician Drew Flanagan demonstrates on fellow worker Amanda Grey at Spa Magnolia on Courtney Street.

Victoria spa tailors to cancer patients

The Spa Magnolia has been offering oncology aesthetics since May, and the business is already seeing about 20 clients per month

Certified Oncology Esthetician Drew Flanagan demonstrates on fellow worker Amanda Grey at Spa Magnolia on Courtney Street.
One lucky homeowner will win $10

Finalists chosen for RenoMe! With FortisBC contest

One lucky finalist will win $10,000 towards a room makeover with natural gas.

One lucky homeowner will win $10
Shoppers Drug Mart cosmetician Doris Arzethauser went through treatment for breast cancer

BUSINESS BEAT: Victoria Shoppers Drug Mart employee hopes to inspire cancer patients

Look Good Feel Better campaign supported by Greater Victoria stores

Shoppers Drug Mart cosmetician Doris Arzethauser went through treatment for breast cancer
Aldyne Kerrigan

BUSINESS BEAT: Vancouver Island’s Torch award nominees making business better

Two Greater Victoria companies to be honoured with 50-year certificates at Better Business Bureau's annual celebration

Aldyne Kerrigan
Wind farm development in northeastern B.C. Proponents of a new power line between Vancouver Island and Washington say it would make wind power a more stable source.

Undersea cable pitched for clean energy

A company known mostly for wind projects is reviving a proposal to connect the Vancouver Island and Washington electricity grids

Wind farm development in northeastern B.C. Proponents of a new power line between Vancouver Island and Washington say it would make wind power a more stable source.

Job fair features 40 employers

The job fair will be held at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora St., on Nov. 7

  • Nov 2, 2013
David Helmer

Businesses promote Transit use through passes

Employees save money on regular bus pass prices with help from employer

David Helmer
Derek Juno is one of three partners who have launched Mealshare

BUSINESS BEAT: Share a meal, share with those in need

Victoria restaurants join trio's efforts to help feed the hungry in Capital Region

Derek Juno is one of three partners who have launched Mealshare
Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake is being rebuilt after fire destroyed it and killed two workers Jan. 20

Sawmills closing in beetle aftermath

Quesnel, Houston mills to shut next year as owners trade timber cutting rights to keep competing mills going

Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake is being rebuilt after fire destroyed it and killed two workers Jan. 20
Driveway is a new publication and website from Black Press Media Group.

Black Press announces new weekly automotive feature, Driveway

What do you look for in a vehicle? Style, performance, safety, or savings? Don't worry... we'll help you out.

  • Oct 23, 2013
Driveway is a new publication and website from Black Press Media Group.

Victoria brewers get kudos for beer mastery

Greater Victoria breweries came up with big wins at last weekend's B.C. Beer Awards in Vancouver

  • Oct 23, 2013
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