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Teal-Jones wins appeal, injunction against Fairy Creek old-growth protests extended

Teal-Jones wins appeal, injunction against Fairy Creek old-growth protests extended

An injunction for Teal-Jones Group against old-growth logging protesters trying to block roads and prevent the cutting of ancient trees in the Fairy Creek area has been extended to Sept. 26, 2022.
Aging infrastructure and severe weather fuel Victoria drone-tech firm's expansion

Aging infrastructure and severe weather fuel Victoria drone-tech firm's expansion

Company uses drones and special software to inspect large infrastructure
Salmon science expedition launching

Salmon science expedition launching

Scientists to ply North 91Ô­´´ to study salmon and their environment
$1.2-billion Royal Beach development will bring thousands of new homes to Colwood

$1.2-billion Royal Beach development will bring thousands of new homes to Colwood

Royal Beach will be a collection of neighbourhoods totalling 2,850 single-family houses, townhomes and condominiums ranging from six to 12 storeys. Hundreds of jobs are also expected to be created in commercial buildings and retail spaces.
Malahat Nation's Josh Handysides wins chamber award of distinction

Malahat Nation's Josh Handysides wins chamber award of distinction

Josh Handysides, chief administrative officer for the Malahat First Nation and a driving force behind the Malahat Skywalk attraction and other initiatives, has been given the Greater ­Victoria Chamber of Commerce Award of Distinction.
Window coverings company Ruffell & Brown sold

Window coverings company Ruffell & Brown sold

Partners Nigel Brown and Debra Ruffell have sold their window fashions and installations business to Peter and Lori Stofko.
Court dismisses WestJet's appeal on baggage-fees class action

Court dismisses WestJet's appeal on baggage-fees class action

Class-action lawsuit alleges WestJet posted two prices for baggage fees, and charged the higher amount
Technology: ‘Massive demand’ for B.C. biotech talent putting pressure on sector

Technology: ‘Massive demand’ for B.C. biotech talent putting pressure on sector

91Ô­´´'s life sciences sector faces as many as 5,000 job vacancies by 2029
Short-lived strike over after Seaspan Ferries, union reach agreement

Short-lived strike over after Seaspan Ferries, union reach agreement

Seaspan’s cargo ferries bring an estimated 50 per cent of goods to 91Ô­´´ Island, transporting everything from groceries to building materials.
B.C. spot prawn fishers celebrate easing of regulations

B.C. spot prawn fishers celebrate easing of regulations

The a move to restrict the size of prawn tubs has been put off until next year, Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray announced this week.