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Postal union says it sent new proposals to mediator as strike nears three weeks

Postal union says it sent new proposals to mediator as strike nears three weeks

OTTAWA — The 91Ô­´´ Union of Postal Workers says it's sent another round of counter-proposals to the federal mediator appointed to help it reach a deal with Canada Post as a countrywide strike nears the three-week mark.
More than 50 restaurants to participate in Greater Victoria Dine Around

More than 50 restaurants to participate in Greater Victoria Dine Around

Set-price, three-course menus will be offered for $25 to $75 per person, with accommodation rates of $139 to $259 a night.
$18.4M penalty imposed after probe of Nanaimo-based crypto currency platform

$18.4M penalty imposed after probe of Nanaimo-based crypto currency platform

A B.C. man who redirected nearly 1,000 bitcoins valued at $13 million from his crypto trading platform for personal use and gambling has been issued administrative penalties by the B.C. Securities Commission.
Bruce Williams stepping down as Greater Victoria chamber CEO in June

Bruce Williams stepping down as Greater Victoria chamber CEO in June

A search has started for a new CEO, the chamber said in a statement late Monday.
Five things to watch for in the 91Ô­´´ business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the 91Ô­´´ business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the 91Ô­´´ business world in the coming week, including the Canada Post strike and results from Dollarama.
Kevin Greenard: Options when dealing with locked-in pension accounts

Kevin Greenard: Options when dealing with locked-in pension accounts

B.C.'s Christmas tree industry struggles to keep up with demand

B.C.'s Christmas tree industry struggles to keep up with demand

Expensive land and succession issues have led local farmers to import pricier options
Eliminating B.C.'s open-net fish farms would cost billions, industry report says

Eliminating B.C.'s open-net fish farms would cost billions, industry report says

Critics say the farms are linked to the transfer of disease to wild salmon, while supporters say studies indicate the farms' risks are minimal and cite economic costs if operations are phased out.
B.C. premier says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industry

B.C. premier says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industry

B.C. is a source of natural gas, wood products, minerals and other products that U.S. businesses depend on, said B.C. Premier David Eby, and the tariff would hinder jobs and opportunities in the province while making "life more expensive for Americans."
San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

San Group's Port Alberni mills running intermittently due to log shortage

The Langley-based company says its large-log mill is back up and running after an October curtailment, but supplies are inconsistent.