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B.C. employers: Are you ready for new first-aid requirements?

B.C. employers: Are you ready for new first-aid requirements?

New changes are taking place on Nov. 1 for all B.C. employers.
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Beecher Bay First Nation listed as largest creditor of its housing companies

Beecher Bay First Nation listed as largest creditor of its housing companies

The nation — a limited partner in one of the Spirit Bay companies and the sole shareholder of another — has told the court-appointed receiver that it is owed $3.2 million
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Royal Roads super sleuths use AI to ferret out financial crimes

Royal Roads super sleuths use AI to ferret out financial crimes

Mark Lokanan’s research team is using AI to identify abnormal transactions that forensic investigators with banks and other institutions can investigate
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Will B.C. cranberries make it to Thanksgiving dinner after warm harvest season?

Will B.C. cranberries make it to Thanksgiving dinner after warm harvest season?

Delayed crops highlight climate challenges as election candidates promise support for farmers.
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Capital region boasts nation's lowest unemployment rate

Capital region boasts nation's lowest unemployment rate

The low rate brings opportunities for workers, but could result in a shortage of employees for businesses.
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Kevin Greenard: What we can learn from 100 years of presidential elections

Kevin Greenard: What we can learn from 100 years of presidential elections

Regardless of who is elected U.S. president, our prediction is that the stock market will keep chugging along, with periods of volatility, and positive performance over time.
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Victoria to launch tax-relief pilot program for businesses in Harris Green

Victoria to launch tax-relief pilot program for businesses in Harris Green

The pilot program, which could translate into a tax break of as much as $4,925 for some properties, comes as property taxes soar based on development potential
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Phillips Brewing to open craft-beer bar in Memorial arena

Phillips Brewing to open craft-beer bar in Memorial arena

Expected to be open when the ­Victoria Royals take on the Prince Albert Raiders on Oct. 18.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S. trade relationship

Both U.S. presidential candidates have campaigned on protectionist policies that could cause uncertainty for Canadian trade.
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Western Forest Products temporarily curtails production at B.C. sawmills

Western Forest Products temporarily curtails production at B.C. sawmills

The Vancouver-based company says it is reducing production from its B.C. sawmills by approximately 30 million board feet during the period from October to December of this year.
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