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$1.2B Colwood development renamed the Beachlands

$1.2B Colwood development renamed the Beachlands

Land in the development is still being set aside for a potential ferry terminal, a commitment that will last another three years or so, the developer says.
New tentative deal is reached in B.C. port workers dispute

New tentative deal is reached in B.C. port workers dispute

The two sides involved in a labour dispute affecting about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia say they've reached a new tentative deal.
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

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the 91Ô­´´ business world in the coming week: Home sales Some of Canada's largest cities will release their home sales figures for July this week.
Industrial Relations Board directed to review and potentially end B.C. port dispute

Industrial Relations Board directed to review and potentially end B.C. port dispute

VANCOUVER — The Canada Industrial Relations Board was tasked with reviewing and potentially ending the British Columbia port labour dispute as of Saturday after the second rejection of a tentative labour deal sparked mounting calls for back-to-work l

On the Street: Duncan mayor appointed to climate solutions council

The council provides advice to government on actions and policies contributing to emission reductions and sustainable economic development
Seaspan launches world's first electric tugboat

Seaspan launches world's first electric tugboat

It produces about 7,000 horsepower without a whiff of carbon emissions.
Kevin Greenard: What does retirement look like to you?

Kevin Greenard: What does retirement look like to you?

It’s useful take a step back and have a meaningful conversation about what retirement looks like for you.
Economy grew in May despite wildfire effects, looks to have slowed in June: StatCan

Economy grew in May despite wildfire effects, looks to have slowed in June: StatCan

OTTAWA — The 91Ô­´´ economy grew by 0.3 per cent in May despite downward pressure from wildfire-hit oil and gas production but it looks to have slowed in June, Statistics Canada said Friday.
Cruise-ship slowdowns good for environment, but not great for Victoria businesses

Cruise-ship slowdowns good for environment, but not great for Victoria businesses

A new regulation requiring ships to slow down to reduce their carbon emissions means cruise-ship passengers are spending less time in Victoria.
Victoria tightens regulations for short-term rentals

Victoria tightens regulations for short-term rentals

Council voted unanimously to increase fees, increase fines for non-compliance, restrict acceptable use of some units and redefine terms in the bylaw.