Business

Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.

Nov 16, 2011 2:00 PM Read more >

Giving the gift of health

Vitamin company covers the cost of $65,000 in vitamins for Greater Victoria's needy

Nov 14, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Chinese firms bet big on B.C. coal

Chinese companies have announced investments totaling $1.36 billion to develop two new coal mines in northeast B.C.

Nov 9, 2011 3:00 PM Read more >

Phoenix flight sets in Victoria

Snowbirds and other travellers need not transfer planes

Nov 8, 2011 3:00 PM Read more >

Shaw plans to charge for Internet security

Cable giant is replacing its previously free F-Secure software with McAfee security sofware on Nov. 15

Nov 4, 2011 3:00 PM Read more >

October house sales produce mixed results

The average price for single-family homes dropped by $26,557 to $595,836 last month

Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM Read more >

Chamber hosts small business workshop

The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free workshop event for all small businesses on the Peninsula.

Oct 26, 2011 12:00 PM Read more >

Stantec in top 100

For the second year running, the company was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp.

Oct 26, 2011 11:00 AM Read more >

B.C. tourism focuses on skiing, Asia

The B.C. government has revamped its tourism strategy, with a more modest growth target than than the one set before the 2010 Olympics.

Oct 25, 2011 9:00 AM Read more >

RRSP or tax free savings account?

In my consulting practice I’m often asked by those not-yet-retired, which savings vehicle is better, a tax free savings account (TFSA) or an Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Oct 5, 2011 2:00 PM Read more >