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Union for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ foremen accuses port employers of 'acting recklessly' ahead of lockout

Union for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ foremen accuses port employers of 'acting recklessly' ahead of lockout

VANCOUVER — The union representing more than 700 foremen is accusing the BC Maritime Employers Association of "acting recklessly" by threatening an industry-wide lockout to close all ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ ports by 8 a.m.
Keel laying in Romania for first of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Ferries' new Island-class vessels

Keel laying in Romania for first of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Ferries' new Island-class vessels

The company plans to start bringing new electric ferries into service in 2027.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, from a Bank of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ on its recent interest rate decision to Statistics ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s newest labour force survey.
Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Travellers to Greater Victoria spent a combined total of $1.9 billion last year
Kevin Greenard: Timing the market is a form of speculation

Kevin Greenard: Timing the market is a form of speculation

Short-term emotional thinking can cloud long-term investment decisions.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

VANCOUVER — Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and the union representing more than 700 foremen.
Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Indigenous students will be offered scholarships and priority access to the new centre
Fairfield retailer turns to bulletproof glass after string of window-smashings

Fairfield retailer turns to bulletproof glass after string of window-smashings

Phil Nicholls is fed up with having to repeatedly fix the front window of his high-end running shoe and apparel store in Fairfield Plaza
The loonie is trading at lows not seen in years. Here's what it means for Canadians

The loonie is trading at lows not seen in years. Here's what it means for Canadians

The Canadian dollar is trading against the U.S. dollar at levels not seen since 2020 as the combined pressures of economic outlooks, elections, and energy prices weigh. Here's what you need to know.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ among new additions to Business Hall of Fame

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ among new additions to Business Hall of Fame

The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s Business Hall of Fame recognizes individuals, businesses and families who have shown “regional leadership, insightful vision, and a sustained and significant commitment to the prosperity of the region.â€