Business

U.S. produce wears out welcome with Vancouver Island grocery store

The store says it has made moves to source all 380 of its fruits and vegetable from non-American growers

Mar 14, 2025 7:51 AM Read more >

PQB leaders weigh in on economic impact of U.S. tariffs

'Shop local, buy Canadian', Qualicum Beach mayor says

Mar 14, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

PQB coffee roasters win espresso World Series in Guatemala

French Press Coffee Roasters win for Colombian cherry co-ferment

Mar 13, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Sidney eatery serving ‘un-pho-gettable' Vietnamese cuisine closing March 29

"Everything is challenging now, not just for us but for many companies," says owner Halle Vu

Mar 11, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

City cuts funding to Port Alberni's visitor centre

Tourist bureau is caught between City of Port Alberni and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District over who should pay

Mar 10, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo Spring Home Show now on at Beban Park

Beban Park Social Centre filled with home and garden exhibitors from March 7-9

Mar 7, 2025 3:54 PM Read more >

Early call: First cruise ship of the season arrives on Vancouver Island

320 cruise ship visits are expected to arrive in the port in 2025, including five inaugural calls

Mar 6, 2025 3:45 PM Read more >

Island small business owners want protection from exorbitant rent increases

Some businesses in Lake Cowichan have seen rent hikes as high as 300%

Mar 6, 2025 9:45 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island Convention Centre manager reports record numbers for 2024

City to receive $309,000 refund from VICC following record year

Mar 5, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Startup seeking UVic students to test drive carpooling app

Nearly half of the people who attend the University of Victoria – students and faculty – drive solo to school and work

Mar 5, 2025 12:27 PM Read more >