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FILE - Yeezy shoes made by Adidas are displayed at Laced Up, a sneaker resale store, in Paramus, N.J., on Oct. 25, 2022. Adidas is releasing a second batch of high-end Yeezy sneakers after cutting ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as the shoemaker seeks to unload the unsold shoes while donating to groups fighting antisemitism. The online sale, to start Wednesday Aug. 2, 2023 through the Confirmed app, Adidas app and adidas.com, follows an earlier batch of sales in May. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Adidas says it may write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with Ye

Adidas said it might have to write off the remaining 300 million…

FILE - Yeezy shoes made by Adidas are displayed at Laced Up, a sneaker resale store, in Paramus, N.J., on Oct. 25, 2022. Adidas is releasing a second batch of high-end Yeezy sneakers after cutting ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as the shoemaker seeks to unload the unsold shoes while donating to groups fighting antisemitism. The online sale, to start Wednesday Aug. 2, 2023 through the Confirmed app, Adidas app and adidas.com, follows an earlier batch of sales in May. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jason Goldsworthy, executive director of the Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies, was one of three panelists speaking about the future of ocean and marine industries on the Island at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit on Wednesday, Oct 25. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Island’s aquaculture industry leaders see wave of opportunity for the sector

State of the Island Economic Summit in Nanaimo includes discussion of region’s ‘blue economy’

Jason Goldsworthy, executive director of the Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies, was one of three panelists speaking about the future of ocean and marine industries on the Island at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit on Wednesday, Oct 25. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
File - The Instagram logo is seen on a cell phone in Boston, USA, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Facebook and Instagram users in Europe are getting the option to pay for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Former Meta engineering leader to testify before Congress on Instagram’s harms to teens

On the same day whistleblower Frances Haugen was testifying before Congress about…

File - The Instagram logo is seen on a cell phone in Boston, USA, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Facebook and Instagram users in Europe are getting the option to pay for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
As the deadline to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness approaches, small businesses are still hoping the federal government will reverse course and extend it for another year. The Peace Tower is pictured from the roof of the Centre Block during a media tour of the Centre Block restoration project on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Thursday, June 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Small businesses still pleading for federal pandemic loan extension

$49.2 billion CEBA program scheduled to come due early in the new year

As the deadline to repay pandemic loans and receive partial forgiveness approaches, small businesses are still hoping the federal government will reverse course and extend it for another year. The Peace Tower is pictured from the roof of the Centre Block during a media tour of the Centre Block restoration project on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Thursday, June 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Hullo has announced the launch of a shuttle bus to bring people to and from the fast ferry terminal on Nanaimo’s waterfront. (Submitted photo)

Hullo launches shuttle bus to get passengers to and from Nanaimo terminal

Shuttle will connect foot ferry dock with public transit exchange and Coast Bastion Hotel

Hullo has announced the launch of a shuttle bus to bring people to and from the fast ferry terminal on Nanaimo’s waterfront. (Submitted photo)
Noel Erickson, James Garry and David Wong battle rats in Victoria. (Photo by Tim Collins)

Company committed to keeping rats from making themselves at home in Victoria

Victoria named the fourth rattiest city in the province

  • Nov 5, 2023
Noel Erickson, James Garry and David Wong battle rats in Victoria. (Photo by Tim Collins)
Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to complete your holiday traditions or something to put under the tree for someone special, you’ll likely find it at a craft fair in Greater Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)

Craft Fair Roundup: Get a jump on the holidays at a Greater Victoria event

Support local businesses while finding something for everyone on your list

Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to complete your holiday traditions or something to put under the tree for someone special, you’ll likely find it at a craft fair in Greater Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)
FILE - People pass through Salt Lake City International Airport, June 27, 2022, in Salt Lake City. The cost of travel has fluctuated sharply in recent years, but travelers expecting high prices now might be in for a pleasant surprise. Data show that many travel expenses, including airfare, have decreased recently. Domestic flights in particular have been less expensive, and while international airfare remains elevated, it too is coming down as airlines slowly add more capacity. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, file)

Complicated market dealing travellers a mixed hand

Some travel costs flying against general inflation trends

FILE - People pass through Salt Lake City International Airport, June 27, 2022, in Salt Lake City. The cost of travel has fluctuated sharply in recent years, but travelers expecting high prices now might be in for a pleasant surprise. Data show that many travel expenses, including airfare, have decreased recently. Domestic flights in particular have been less expensive, and while international airfare remains elevated, it too is coming down as airlines slowly add more capacity. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, file)
The Twin City Brewing team celebrates their BC Beer Awards wins, including Brewery of the Year. (PHOTO COURTESY BC BEER AWARDS)

Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing wins BC Brewery of the Year

Brewery picked up four prizes in total at BC Beer Awards

The Twin City Brewing team celebrates their BC Beer Awards wins, including Brewery of the Year. (PHOTO COURTESY BC BEER AWARDS)
Air Canada passengers check in at the Vancouver International Airport on June 17, 2008. Air Canada says the country’s passenger rights overhaul will hardly hurt its bottom line.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Passenger rights overhaul will barely dent bottom line, Air Canada says

‘But certainly it could have some impacts that may still be felt when we look forward’

Air Canada passengers check in at the Vancouver International Airport on June 17, 2008. Air Canada says the country’s passenger rights overhaul will hardly hurt its bottom line.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
FILE - The World Bank building in Washington, Monday, April 5, 2021. The World Bank says oil prices could be pushed into “uncharted waters” if the violence between Israel and Hamas were to escalate. The organization’s Commodity Markets Outlook finds that the effects on oil prices should be limited if the conflict doesn’t widen. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Oil prices could reach ‘uncharted waters’ if the Israel-Hamas war escalates, the World Bank says

The World Bank reported on Monday that oil prices could be pushed…

FILE - The World Bank building in Washington, Monday, April 5, 2021. The World Bank says oil prices could be pushed into “uncharted waters” if the violence between Israel and Hamas were to escalate. The organization’s Commodity Markets Outlook finds that the effects on oil prices should be limited if the conflict doesn’t widen. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
The almond croissant, a partnership between 49 Below and GoodSide Pastry House, is a good example of upcycled ice cream options at the Oak Bay ice cream shop. (File - courtesy 49 Below)

B.C. ice cream maker battles shrinkflation one sweet spoonful at a time

Tax-avoiding 500 ml packages ‘still snack size if you believe it is,’ says 49 Below

The almond croissant, a partnership between 49 Below and GoodSide Pastry House, is a good example of upcycled ice cream options at the Oak Bay ice cream shop. (File - courtesy 49 Below)
Murchie’s customers lined up at 4 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon, with cruise ship season’s end on the horizon. (Samantha Duerksen/BlackPress Media)

‘Take me to the black squirrels’: Victoria cruise tourists set a record

Local shop owners noticed differences in numbers and cruise visitor trends compared to last year

Murchie’s customers lined up at 4 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon, with cruise ship season’s end on the horizon. (Samantha Duerksen/BlackPress Media)
Karlee Friesen introduces one of her many insect friends at work. (The Victoria Bug Zoo/TikTok)

Zoo staffer elevates Victoria #bugsoftiktok with Taylor Swift kitty trend

Swifty kitty trend prompted debate over whether critters outside the cat kingdom qualify

Karlee Friesen introduces one of her many insect friends at work. (The Victoria Bug Zoo/TikTok)
A man uses a computer keyboard in Toronto in this Sunday, Oct. 9, 2023 photo illustration. Global accounting firm KPMG says cybercrime is a growing issue in Metro Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Cyberattacks hit more than half of B.C. businesses last year: survey

KPMG says 54% of small and mid-sized firms reported paying a ransom in the past three years

A man uses a computer keyboard in Toronto in this Sunday, Oct. 9, 2023 photo illustration. Global accounting firm KPMG says cybercrime is a growing issue in Metro Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Marcia Turner (left) and Erin Brillon, accompanied by her husband, Andy Everson, have each been awarded the distinction of Business of the Year for their respective ventures at the 2023 Indigenous Business Awards. (Photo courtesy of BC Achievement Foundation).

Two Comox Valley businesses earn Indigenous Business Awards

Comox’s Marcia Turner, Courtenay’s Erin Brillon among those honoured

Marcia Turner (left) and Erin Brillon, accompanied by her husband, Andy Everson, have each been awarded the distinction of Business of the Year for their respective ventures at the 2023 Indigenous Business Awards. (Photo courtesy of BC Achievement Foundation).
Pharmasave Parksville was recently named the ‘Pharmasave Store of the Year’. (Submitted photo)

Pharmasave Parksville recognized as best in Western Canada

Store chosen out of 184 locations

Pharmasave Parksville was recently named the ‘Pharmasave Store of the Year’. (Submitted photo)
The Teck Resources logo is seen on a podium before the company’s special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C.’s Teck says any sale firmly tied to having the authorities onside

Splitting steelmaking coal business from other operations remains focus, year-end decision sought

The Teck Resources logo is seen on a podium before the company’s special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Produce is shown at a west-end Toronto Sobeys grocery store on Sunday, June 26, 2023. The House of Commons agriculture committee is asking the heads of Canada’s major grocery chains to testify about their plans to stabilize grocery prices after the federal government announced commitments secured from the grocers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Grocers asked to share price stabilization plans with Parliament

Executives to be invited — or ordered — back to Ottawa to address food inflation

Produce is shown at a west-end Toronto Sobeys grocery store on Sunday, June 26, 2023. The House of Commons agriculture committee is asking the heads of Canada’s major grocery chains to testify about their plans to stabilize grocery prices after the federal government announced commitments secured from the grocers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Nine-year-old Rylann Bryant has created Rylann’s Cat Cookies, with $1 from every $3 package going to the SPCA. Photos submitted

BC SPCA benefits from 9-year-old Vancouver Island entrepreneur’s ‘cat cookies’

Inspired by his older brother who started Robbie’s Canine Cookies when in…

  • Oct 23, 2023
Nine-year-old Rylann Bryant has created Rylann’s Cat Cookies, with $1 from every $3 package going to the SPCA. Photos submitted