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Court to hear Bear Mountain receivership request

Court to hear Bear Mountain receivership request

One of the partners, Sanovest Holdings Ltd., says it requires a receiver-manager to address several concerns, including property taxes coming due, looming legal expenses and potential payroll shortfalls
New Salvation Army thrift store in Langford billed as largest on Island

New Salvation Army thrift store in Langford billed as largest on Island

The 11,000-square-foot store near Westshore Town Centre is the second one in Langford and the seventh in Greater Victoria.
Deal limits number of cruise passengers in Alaska capital starting in 2026

Deal limits number of cruise passengers in Alaska capital starting in 2026

Interest-rate cut not expected to spur surge in sales, but could bring uptick: real estate analysts

Interest-rate cut not expected to spur surge in sales, but could bring uptick: real estate analysts

A reduction in the Bank of Canada’s key interest rate to 4.75 per cent could be the sign many would-be homebuyers have been waiting for.
TV, radio stations moving from downtown Victoria to Esquimalt

TV, radio stations moving from downtown Victoria to Esquimalt

CFAX Radio, 107.3 Virgin FM and CTV News 91Ô­´´ Island are moving into the new Esquimalt Town Square development
91Ô­´´ teleworkers save over an hour a day, finds StatCan study

91Ô­´´ teleworkers save over an hour a day, finds StatCan study

Share of 91Ô­´´s working from home remains triple that of pre-pandemic levels, a Statistics Canada study has found.
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for first time in more than four years

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada marked a major turning point in its fight against inflation on Wednesday as it lowered its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years, making it the first central bank in the G7 to cut rates.
As B.C. again increases minimum wage, who are the winners and losers?

As B.C. again increases minimum wage, who are the winners and losers?

B.C.’s minimum wage will jump from $16.75 an hour to $17.40 on June 1 — the highest of all 91Ô­´´ provinces. But will it hurt more than it helps?
Kevin Greenard: Making your own funeral plans

Kevin Greenard: Making your own funeral plans

Favourable spring weather brings strawberry bounty

Favourable spring weather brings strawberry bounty

Warm weather early in the season allowed the plants to get well established a little earlier than usual