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Province provides $1M to help pay for event-bidding preparations

Province provides $1M to help pay for event-bidding preparations

The province announced $1 million in funding Friday to help communities invest in event-bid preparation and sponsorships to attract large scale arts and sporting events and public conferences and exhibitions.
Kevin Greenard: Taking care of aging parents

Kevin Greenard: Taking care of aging parents

Estate planning articles often focus on how to estate plan for yourself. They seldom address that as our parents age, we may be required to provide care for them, and by extension of that ensure that their affairs are in order.
Greater Victoria's unemployment rate inches up, still among lowest in Canada

Greater Victoria's unemployment rate inches up, still among lowest in Canada

The capital region鈥檚 unemployment rate still remains one of the lowest in Canada, behind only Belleville, Ont., at 2.3 per cent, and Sherbrooke and Quebec City, tied at 2.8 per cent.
Prime chunk of Saanich land sells for just under $20 million

Prime chunk of Saanich land sells for just under $20 million

Land is in area Saanich has identified as its core with plans for years of development
Union optimistic about stronger role for B.C. Ferry Authority board

Union optimistic about stronger role for B.C. Ferry Authority board

Half of 91原创 office workers want to work remotely, says poll

Half of 91原创 office workers want to work remotely, says poll

The poll found 40% of 91原创 office workers would abandon their jobs under a back-to-office mandate.
Hiring blitz as cruise ships clear pandemic hurdles and start sailing again

Hiring blitz as cruise ships clear pandemic hurdles and start sailing again

Job fair at Ogden Point on March 19; first cruise ship of season scheduled to arrive April 6
Two Island-class ferries coming soon to Nanaimo-Gabriola run

Two Island-class ferries coming soon to Nanaimo-Gabriola run

Two new Island-class ferries start their duties on April 12, when they begin sharing the Nanaimo-Gabriola Island route. The Island Kwigwis and Island Gwawis will serve that route, replacing the 40-year old MV Quinsam.
Some relief at pumps may come by Friday

Some relief at pumps may come by Friday

Spiking oil prices have come down slightly, meaning gas price drop is coming
Gas pains: Companies struggle to keep up with skyrocketing fuel prices

Gas pains: Companies struggle to keep up with skyrocketing fuel prices

With gasoline at over $2 a litre, transportation companies have been forced to make adjustments. B.C. Transit has noticed an increase in ridership.