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Victoria Harbour Ferry adopts QR code system for hailing a water-taxi ride

Victoria Harbour Ferry adopts QR code system for hailing a water-taxi ride

Scan the code on dock signs using a smartphone and fill in the form to request a water taxi
Tech, health care to lead job growth as B.C. forecasts 1M openings by 2031

Tech, health care to lead job growth as B.C. forecasts 1M openings by 2031

Newcomers expected to fill one-third of job openings, according to outlook
Two 91Ô­´´ entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha

Two 91Ô­´´ entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha

From a home kitchen to stores across B.C. and Alberta, Plenty Hard Kombucha is an out-of-the-gate success
Capital region's January unemployment rate drops to near pre-pandemic level

Capital region's January unemployment rate drops to near pre-pandemic level

Last month, the capital region’s labour force — people working or looking for work — grew to 223,600 from 220,000 in December.
Kinsol Trestle, Sooke Potholes, Sidney lights receive tourism funding

Kinsol Trestle, Sooke Potholes, Sidney lights receive tourism funding

In all, 10 projects on 91Ô­´´ Island will get an injection of cash from a provincial economic recovery program designed to improve tourism infrastructure.
Kevin Greenard: Spousal RRSPs benefit both spouses

Kevin Greenard: Spousal RRSPs benefit both spouses

Is a spousal RRSP right for you? Know the advantages — and rules — for using this financial tool.
First Nations artist designs graphic for Campbell River shop-local campaign

First Nations artist designs graphic for Campbell River shop-local campaign

Cactus Club restaurant co-founder sells his stake to partners after court feud

Cactus Club restaurant co-founder sells his stake to partners after court feud

Restaurant chain has 32 outlets across Canada, including in Victoria and Nanaimo
Roxy Theatre, Stan Hagen building purchased by local business family, holding for future development

Roxy Theatre, Stan Hagen building purchased by local business family, holding for future development

Blue Bridge Theatre Society is leasing back the Roxy on a three-year renewable lease. The deal helps to stabilize the theatre company.
Benchmark single-family home value in Greater Victoria core hits high of $1.161 million

Benchmark single-family home value in Greater Victoria core hits high of $1.161 million

The benchmark value for a single-family house in the core — Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt and View Royal — hit a high of $1.161 million last month, up from $932,200 in January 2021, says the Victoria Real Estate Board.