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Seattle terminal flaw: only 16 planes can fit, not 20

Seattle terminal flaw: only 16 planes can fit, not 20

New, billion-dollar terminal was ­supposed to fit 20 large planes side by side, but reportedly can only accommodate 16. Lawsuits have been filed.
U.S. restricts salmon fishing along 91Ô­´´ coast amid low numbers

U.S. restricts salmon fishing along 91Ô­´´ coast amid low numbers

A third of British Columbians blame grocers for food price hikes, poll finds

A third of British Columbians blame grocers for food price hikes, poll finds

Respondents from B.C. and Nova Scotia were the most likely to back the rollout of a 'grocery code of conduct' meant to lessen the influence of major grocery chains and help independent operators.
Greater Victoria unemployment for March hits ultra-low 3.2 per cent

Greater Victoria unemployment for March hits ultra-low 3.2 per cent

The capital region’s rate was second only to Quebec City at just 1.7 per cent.
B.C. job growth grinds to a halt in March: StatCan

B.C. job growth grinds to a halt in March: StatCan

Province loses 100 jobs after posting gains in the thousands in previous months
Province to pay $9M toward shore power for cruise ships at Ogden Point

Province to pay $9M toward shore power for cruise ships at Ogden Point

The goal is for visiting cruise ships to turn off their engines and plug into the local power grid while in port, reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and ship noise.
Minimum wage in B.C. will rise to $16.75 on June 1

Minimum wage in B.C. will rise to $16.75 on June 1

The 6.9 per cent increase from the current minimum wage of $15.65 keeps pace with inflation.
Complaints about telecommunications companies increase as Rogers outage top of mind

Complaints about telecommunications companies increase as Rogers outage top of mind

Rogers leads the way with 17.4 per cent of all complaints, says report
Forbes recognizes Victoria as a 'charming' place to visit

Forbes recognizes Victoria as a 'charming' place to visit

Victoria was one of only two 91Ô­´´ cities on business magazine’s list of 23 best places to travel around the world in 2023
91Ô­´´ clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

91Ô­´´ clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

A U.S. toy creator says its hand-held fidgets have become sculptures for 91Ô­´´-based Aritzia — an alleged violation of copyright law.