Business

Starbucks lays off 1,100 global corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines

Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day Tuesday

Feb 24, 2025 8:59 AM Read more >

B.C’s Teck says tariffs may alter where its products go, but not its bottom line

Record copper production fuels profitable quarter for B.C.’s Teck Resources

Feb 20, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

Small business carbon rebate will be taxed for now despite government promise

Legislation has yet to happen due to multiple delays in Parliament

Feb 19, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

Young Salmon Farmers of BC launches to empower Next Generation Seafood Alliance

The Young Salmon Farmers of BC helped cofound a new alliance with international partners, YoungFish and the Young Agriculture Society

Feb 19, 2025 9:46 AM Read more >

Oak Bay community feeling blue as cheese shop announces closure after 22 years

The popular cheesemongers will close for good on May 24

Feb 17, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Development permit clears way for Port Alberni's first new hotel in 45 years

Microtel will be located in front of Walmart on Johnston Road

Feb 17, 2025 10:41 AM Read more >

Taste of Victoria unveils 2 new tours showcasing views and brews

Guided walking tours highlight the city’s food, drink and local history

Feb 16, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island's Blue Grouse Estate Winery: a grape adventure in the making

Cheers to the new year, Blue Grouse uncork 2025 with some unique and interactive wine tastings

Feb 16, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Labour Relations finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union B.C. employee

Board rules coffee giant had legitimate reason to close outlet less than a year after it unionized

Feb 14, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

B.C.’s hourly minimum wage to jump by by 45 cents starting June 1

Coming 2.6 per cent increase follows changes made last spring to the Employment Standards Act

Feb 14, 2025 11:59 AM Read more >