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Program rewards companies that better protect temporary foreign workers

Program rewards companies that better protect temporary foreign workers

Agricultural companies will be able to apply to be part of the federal pilot project in September
Longshore workers get 5, 5, 4 and 4% wage hikes in new 4-year port deal

Longshore workers get 5, 5, 4 and 4% wage hikes in new 4-year port deal

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute released
Remote work icon Zoom, wants its workers back in the office part-time

Remote work icon Zoom, wants its workers back in the office part-time

Employees who live within a 50-mile radius of Zoom offices asked to work onsite 2 days a week
Business groups want labour changes after end of B.C. port dispute

Business groups want labour changes after end of B.C. port dispute

Lobby argues Ottawa must take steps to ensure such a disruption never happens again
Corner mechanics still exist and are worth searching out

Corner mechanics still exist and are worth searching out

Dealing with folks who know your name has its own value
‘This is modern stuff’: Victoria clinic uses laser therapy to ease your pain

‘This is modern stuff’: Victoria clinic uses laser therapy to ease your pain

Owner Sasha Zhang built business based off interest in modern medicine mixed with her cultural roots
New EV charging station installed near University of Victoria

New EV charging station installed near University of Victoria

Company hopes this will be the first of many
B.C. vet says people can help sick pets without ever leaving home

B.C. vet says people can help sick pets without ever leaving home

Animal doctor wants more people to know about online veterinary telemedicine.
BEST OF THE CITY: Niche businesses of downtown Victoria

BEST OF THE CITY: Niche businesses of downtown Victoria

Where to find unique and rare local goods
EV rebates suggest uptake in battery-powered cars soared in spring

EV rebates suggest uptake in battery-powered cars soared in spring

Rebates nearly doubled in second quarter over the first 3 months of 2023
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