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Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

Victoria tech company inks deal with coast guard to monitor derelict vessels

The Rapid Deploy devices developed by Barnacle Systems Inc. are being placed on problem vessels and allow the coast guard to remotely monitor if the vessel begins to sink or drag anchor.
Upgrades to B.C. Hydro dams near Campbell River could cost up to $1.7B

Upgrades to B.C. Hydro dams near Campbell River could cost up to $1.7B

B.C. Hydro has submitted proposals to the B.C. Utilities Commission for the work at Strathcona and Ladore dams
Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

VANCOUVER — Talks to end a strike at British Columbia's ports have stalled with both sides accusing the other of being unreasonable.
From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics

From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics

OTTAWA — As 91Ô­´´s grow more concerned about rising inflation, competition across different sectors of the economy has become a "kitchen-table issue" at a time when the federal government is reviewing its competition law.
Strike gets underway for more than 7,400 port workers across B.C.

Strike gets underway for more than 7,400 port workers across B.C.

Both the union and employer confirmed Friday that the strike would not affect cruise ships docked in Victoria.
Possible B.C. port strike will spare cruise ships, employers say

Possible B.C. port strike will spare cruise ships, employers say

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada issued a 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday and is scheduled to go on strike at 8 a.m. Saturday unless a deal is reached or progress is made in negotiations.
Kevin Greenard: All about Trusted Contact Persons and Temporary Holds

Kevin Greenard: All about Trusted Contact Persons and Temporary Holds

Financial advisors now have additional tools to protect clients from scams: Trusted Contact Person and Temporary Holds.
3 of Greater Victoria's best kept secrets for local shopping

3 of Greater Victoria's best kept secrets for local shopping

Visit these shops for a unique Victoria shopping experience
Victoria council signals easing of restrictions on cannabis store locations

Victoria council signals easing of restrictions on cannabis store locations

City staff told council Thursday there is now only a trickle of applications to open cannabis retail stores.
91Ô­´´ Chamber of Commerce wants B.C. port strike averted, cites economic impact

91Ô­´´ Chamber of Commerce wants B.C. port strike averted, cites economic impact

VANCOUVER — The 91Ô­´´ Chamber of Commerce says it is "deeply disturbed" the British Columbia port workers' union has served strike notice and is prepared to take job action on Saturday.