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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.
Port strike notice threatens Victoria cruise industry

Port strike notice threatens Victoria cruise industry

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada issued 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday, which would allow members to start job action as soon as Saturday.
B.C. Securities Commission confirms investigation into Greg Martel

B.C. Securities Commission confirms investigation into Greg Martel

The commission has confirmed it is gathering information from anyone who has been involved with Greg Martel’s companies Shop Your Own Mortgage and My Mortgage Auctions Corp.
'Sleeping giant awakes': B.C. coast seeing growth jump in ocean-related businesses

'Sleeping giant awakes': B.C. coast seeing growth jump in ocean-related businesses

$8.1-million funding boost from Ottawa’s 91Ô­´´ Economic Development Agency propels South Island's Blue Economy into the future of marine technology.
MEC, Costco are most trusted brands in Canada: UVic survey

MEC, Costco are most trusted brands in Canada: UVic survey

Researchers surveyed more than 13,000 people earlier this year
Porter Airlines set to arrive in Victoria come September

Porter Airlines set to arrive in Victoria come September

The new service will feature Porter’s 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate tumbled in May as price shocks caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine have been mostly absorbed, but economists are still expecting the Bank of Canada to move ahead with another rate hike next month.
Logging reduction aims to save threatened B.C. seabird

Logging reduction aims to save threatened B.C. seabird

The allowable annual cut level has been reduced in the Port Alberni area.
Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Canada's grocery sector needs more competition to help keep food prices down, give shoppers more choice and encourage new entrants, the country's competition watchdog says.