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Turbulent waters: Trump tension clips Victoria to Seattle sailings

Turbulent waters: Trump tension clips Victoria to Seattle sailings

Compared to last year, the total number of Victoria Clipper sailings in 2025 is expected to be down by 20%
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Growing and changing Nanaimo needs to diversify its economy:report

Growing and changing Nanaimo needs to diversify its economy:report

Nanaimo will need STEM jobs and education programs to build resilience, says economic development officer
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Vancouver Island North Tourism now accepting applications for 'events and experiences'

Vancouver Island North Tourism now accepting applications for 'events and experiences'

The Events & Experiences Fund invests in "the creation and enhancement of experiences, events, and festivals that attract visitors to the Vancouver Island North Region
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Patio season is coming and Vancouver Island has 6 of Canada's best al fresco spots

Patio season is coming and Vancouver Island has 6 of Canada's best al fresco spots

Victoria restaurants are in this year's list of top 100 outdoor dining restaurants
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New Sidney hotel by Marriott set to open near YYJ in November

New Sidney hotel by Marriott set to open near YYJ in November

TownPlace Suites will have a soft launch prior to its expected opening date of Nov. 1
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UNBC researchers receive $300K for Brown's Bay Packing thermal packaging project

UNBC researchers receive $300K for Brown's Bay Packing thermal packaging project

A research team from the University of Northern British Columbia's(UNBC) Northern Analytic Lab Services (NALS) has been working with a Campbell River-based business on developing an environmentally-friendly thermal packaging prototype.
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Oak Bay Starbucks workers file to join United Steelworkers Union

Oak Bay Starbucks workers file to join United Steelworkers Union

The general trade union represents workers across North America
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Room service: Saanich backs hotel development for Royal Oak site

Room service: Saanich backs hotel development for Royal Oak site

Councillors say a much-needed hotel would boost the district’s economy
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Vancouver Island's first H Mart brings Asian supermarket giant to Victoria May 22

Vancouver Island's first H Mart brings Asian supermarket giant to Victoria May 22

First 500 customers at the door on opening day will receive a free $5 H-Mart gift card
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93% of staff at Victoria's Coast Hotel vote to strike for living wage

93% of staff at Victoria's Coast Hotel vote to strike for living wage

Coast Victoria Hotel workers have been in bargaining since February
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