OTTAWA – With Parliament back in session this week, two-thirds (66%) of small businesses want the government to focus on reducing the overall tax burden in the next six months, according to recent...
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Island Drones Assist in Fire Damage Assessments
Indro Robotics Drones Carried Out Thermal Missions in August For The City Of Kelowna KELOWNA – Devastating forest fires striking West Kelowna and parts of Kelowna meant all hands were on deck to...
Qualicum Beach Inn Set For Conferences And Events
QUALICUM BEACH – Tourists are flocking back to the Qualicum Beach Inn following the Covid pandemic, and the property is wide open for new conference and event business. The 32-room property across...
Canada Announces Category-Based Selection Invitations For Newcomers With Work Experience In Transport
OTTAWA - On May 31, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced changes to Express Entry through category-based selection. These changes hope to address labour shortages and support...
Comfort Keepers Victoria Supporting Seniors And Their Families
Clients Receive Support & Companionship From Company’s Specially Trained Caregivers VICTORIA – Comfort Keepers supports seniors and their families by providing opportunities for meaningful...
British Columbia Shows Positive Year-To-Date Housing Starts
OTTAWA - The trend in housing starts was flat in August at 244,507 units, up 0.8 per cent from 242,552 units in July, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure...
Federal Spending Restraint Could Have Provided $18.7 Billion In Tax Relief For Canadians And A Budget Surplus In 2023/24
BRITISH COLUMBIA - If the federal government had self-imposed some meaningful spending restraint since 2015/16, it could have provided $18.7 billion of tax relief to Canadians while running a...
UDUTU Creating Unique Online Training Programs for Companies and Municipalities
VICTORIA – Online training is picking up speed on the internet, and Udutu Online Learning Systems is helping companies and municipalities create their own, unique training programs. Udutu...
Championing Change Through Destination Management Propels Greater Victoria’s Success
VICTORIA - In a year that has already seen Destination Greater Victoria (DGV) earn Biosphere certification, be named top Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) in BC, and be honoured for its...
BC Hydro Starts U.S. Hydrogen Subsidiary
BRITISH COLUMBIA - BC Hydro’s commercial subsidiary, Powertech Labs Inc., has started a new subsidiary in the United States that specializes in hydrogen transport and fueling infrastructure....
Kot Auto Group Opens New Genesis Kelowna Facility
KELOWNA – Genesis Kelowna has its own, new stand-alone luxury dealership, the latest expansion by its owners, the Kot Auto Group. The new building is just off Highway 97 on Cary Road, and is next...
HYAS Earns New Product of the Year Award
VICTORIA – HYAS Infosec has had its HYAS Protect At Home named a 2023 New Product of the Year by Security Today magazine. The HYAS Protect At Home product is an adversary infrastructure platform...
NDP Gov’t Caps Rent Increases Below Inflation Rate, Landlords Concerned
VICTORIA – The NDP government has capped the allowable rent increase in the province below the rate of inflation for the second straight year. The maximum increase for 2024 will be 3.5 percent, well...
BCREA: Sales Trend Slightly Lower in August
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,608 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service systems in August 2023, an...
North Island Kayaks Celebrating Over Three Decades of Wildlife, Nature Tours
TELEGRAPH COVE – North Island Kayak is celebrating their 32nd year on the water, and their most recent Biosphere Commitment this season. Located in beautiful Telegraph Cove, this operation boasts an...
Capital Region Commercial Building Award Nominations Now Open
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND – Nominations are now open for the 2023 Capital Region Commercial Building Awards. The event will take place on November 23rd at the Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe...