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Obituary: Kello Wilson, one-time delivery man grew his fleet into Island's largest bus company

Obituary: Kello Wilson, one-time delivery man grew his fleet into Island's largest bus company

William (Kello) Wilson, founder of Wilson鈥檚 Transportation, started a general delivery company with one truck after moving to Victoria in 1962
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New daily bus service connecting to north Island to start in May

New daily bus service connecting to north Island to start in May

IslandLink has announced plans to add a daily connection between Campbell River and Port Hardy starting May 16
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On the Street: Nanaimo-based literacy nonprofit names new executive director

On the Street: Nanaimo-based literacy nonprofit names new executive director

Catch up on appointments and events around the city
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Greater Victoria's unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1 per cent

Greater Victoria's unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1 per cent

The rate in December was unchanged from the previous month, with job growth in construction offset by declines in accommodation and foods services
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Laid-off Myra Falls Mine workers face difficult choices

Laid-off Myra Falls Mine workers face difficult choices

The union representing the 300 idled workers is surveying them about what kind of services they are looking for and if they are seeking local employment
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B.C. adds 18K jobs in December as end of Hollywood strikes revives film sector

B.C. adds 18K jobs in December as end of Hollywood strikes revives film sector

Unemployment rate grows to 5.8% as more people enter workforce.
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Closing of Beacon Books in Sidney marks end of an era for 鈥楤ook Town鈥�

Closing of Beacon Books in Sidney marks end of an era for 鈥楤ook Town鈥�

Christine Tanner and husband Clive were the driving force behind creating Sidney鈥檚 Book Town reputation, with a half dozen stores over a 40-year period
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Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

TORONTO 鈥� Some cell phone customers with Rogers Communications Inc. will pay more for their plans starting later this month.
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Butchart Gardens to close for two weeks in late January

Butchart Gardens to close for two weeks in late January

The closure from Jan. 22-Feb. 4 will give staff time 鈥渢o rest and renew,鈥� says a spokesperson.
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Rate cuts and a return to growth: What Deloitte sees on the 91原创 economic horizon

Rate cuts and a return to growth: What Deloitte sees on the 91原创 economic horizon

The 91原创 economy will return to growth in the second half of 2024, with interest rate cuts as early as this spring, according to a new forecast by Deloitte Canada.
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