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B.C. groups’ bid to classify Alaskan fishery as unsustainable rejected

B.C. groups’ bid to classify Alaskan fishery as unsustainable rejected

Evidence in the complaint prompted 91Ô­´´-based OceanWise to pull its 'sustainable' recommendation for southeast Alaska salmon over the summer
Last ship visit set for Wednesday as Victoria cruise season winds up

Last ship visit set for Wednesday as Victoria cruise season winds up

The Norwegian Jewel is set to be in Victoria from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than 2,300 passengers
B.C.'s Site C dam begins generating power

B.C.'s Site C dam begins generating power

The site is expected to be in full service by fall 2025, adding about eight per cent more supply to the province's electricity grid.
'It's a war zone down there': More than half of B.C.'s small businesses report surge in crime over last year

'It's a war zone down there': More than half of B.C.'s small businesses report surge in crime over last year

Dozens of businesses have joined SOS: Save Our Streets, to send an urgent message to governments to get crime under control.
Hiring spree for De Havilland's North Saanich plant as it gears up to make firefighting planes for Europe

Hiring spree for De Havilland's North Saanich plant as it gears up to make firefighting planes for Europe

De Havilland is selling 22 Canadair 515 firefighting planes to European customers with delivery expected to begin in late 2027 or early 2028.
B.C. port employers, foremen's union return to negotiation table with mediator

B.C. port employers, foremen's union return to negotiation table with mediator

The last agreement between the two sides expired in March 2023, and the union said in September that members had voted 96 per cent in favour of authorizing strike action if necessary.
Kevin Greenard: Generating a stable tax-efficient income

Kevin Greenard: Generating a stable tax-efficient income

For investors with fixed incomes, fluctuations in interest rates have a material impact.
On the Street: Victoria named most sustainable destination in North America

On the Street: Victoria named most sustainable destination in North America

Business news around the Island
Chamber to honour hall of fame inductees, including Times 91Ô­´´

Chamber to honour hall of fame inductees, including Times 91Ô­´´

The Times 91Ô­´´, CHEK Media, philanthropist Michael Williams, architect Alan Lowe and the Yuen family of Fairway Market have played key roles in improving the region’s quality of life and economy, according to the chamber
Record disaster claims raise concern for future of 91Ô­´´ insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern for future of 91Ô­´´ insurance

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue