Local Business

Indigenous Bloom and Stz’uminus First Nation partner to provide First Nations cannabis opportunities

Stz’uminus First Nation is a 51 percent owner of the Oyster Bay store

Mar 26, 2021 10:25 AM Read more >

Survey finds Canada’s hospitality industry has low expectations for year ahead

Almost 87 per cent of businesses in accommodation and food services report lower revenues in 2020

Mar 19, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Plantitude offers ‘stargazer bubble’ dining experience

The 10 foot by seven foot bubbles can seat up to six people

Mar 3, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Chemainus Dollars revert to being strictly souvenirs on April 5

Unique currency spendable in Chemainus becoming a collectible only

Feb 22, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Ladysmith’s Jim Girvan honoured with forest industry award

Girvan was recognized by the Association of BC Forest Professionals

Feb 18, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Seaweed farming opens world of opportunity for coastal B.C.

“It’s projects like this that can show what true reconciliation is about.”

Feb 8, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

Victoria small businesses hoping to survive extended cruise ship ban

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority supports extension, but says losses will follow

Feb 5, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Berry brings marketing experience to the market

Co-owner putting her stamp on the Chemainus business

Dec 23, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Ironworks Cafe & Creperie opens new location in Nanaimo

The Nanaimo location is expected to open Friday, December 18

Dec 10, 2020 10:20 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island medical software company creates COVID-19 contact tracing app

Creators of GPS-based app say it could save lives at a critical time in the pandemic

Dec 9, 2020 6:55 AM Read more >