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Low pay for junior Air Canada pilots poses possible hurdle to proposed deal

Low pay for junior Air Canada pilots poses possible hurdle to proposed deal

MONTREAL — Low entry-level pay in the tentative deal between Air Canada and its pilots could be a stumbling block ahead of a union vote on the agreement, some aviators and experts say.
B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management

B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management

British Columbia's forests watchdog says a complaint about "excessive" logging has led to a call for the province to improve how it manages watersheds.
On the Street: Harbour Air discontinuing flights between Maple Bay and Vancouver

On the Street: Harbour Air discontinuing flights between Maple Bay and Vancouver

Anyone who has already booked the route for travel after Oct. 5 will be contacted and offered another option or a full refund, the company says
Air Canada, pilots reach tentative deal, averting strike

Air Canada, pilots reach tentative deal, averting strike

Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge will continue to operate as normal, airline says.
Victoria offers tax relief to encourage Rock Bay development

Victoria offers tax relief to encourage Rock Bay development

Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations will get an up-to-10-year property tax exemption to redevelop the lands
Kevin Greenard: Portfolio Managers and clients build mutual trust

Kevin Greenard: Portfolio Managers and clients build mutual trust

B.C. to ensure fruit growers impacted by co-op closure are paid for past harvests

B.C. to ensure fruit growers impacted by co-op closure are paid for past harvests

The British Columbia government says it is taking steps to ensure tree fruit growers are compensated for past harvests after the closure of a co-operative that had served farmers for almost 90 years.
Times Colonist, Fairway's Yuen family, CHEK Media, Alan Lowe, Michael Williams in Chamber's hall of fame

Times Colonist, Fairway's Yuen family, CHEK Media, Alan Lowe, Michael Williams in Chamber's hall of fame

The Business Hall of Fame, established in 2022, recognizes organizations, families and individuals who are positive role models through their leadership, vision and commitment to the prosperity of Greater Victoria.
B.C. businesses seek concrete economic 'vision' from parties ahead of fall election

B.C. businesses seek concrete economic 'vision' from parties ahead of fall election

VANCOUVER — Leaders from a wide array of businesses in British Columbia are urging the province's political parties to "deliver a clear and actionable plan" for revitalizing an economy that they say has pushed many residents into a "personal recessio
Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

The sale price has not been made public, but the six-storey building on 4.7 acres is assessed at $20.8 million.