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B.C. man designs ‘turtlepods’ - mobile personal shelter prototypes to assist the unhoused

B.C. man designs ‘turtlepods’ - mobile personal shelter prototypes to assist the unhoused

‘I think of it as supporting urban nomadism.’
Paper Excellence announces paper mill curtailment at Crofton

Paper Excellence announces paper mill curtailment at Crofton

Nearly 100 employees affected with temporary layoff notices
Chemainus realtor urges those needing to sell their houses to act fast

Chemainus realtor urges those needing to sell their houses to act fast

Market conditions changing rapidly with interest rate hikes
University of Victoria student turns class project idea into full-blown fashion business

University of Victoria student turns class project idea into full-blown fashion business

Website aims to help art and design students find platform to share, sell their fashion pieces
Malahat Nation CAO honoured with major Chamber of Commerce award

Malahat Nation CAO honoured with major Chamber of Commerce award

Josh Handysides’ work integral to success of Malahat SkyWalk, other projects within nation
Vancouver Island cybersecurity firm ahead of global curve in arming against Log4j bug

Vancouver Island cybersecurity firm ahead of global curve in arming against Log4j bug

aDolus Technology Inc. generates first vulnerability reports to thwart hackers
Nature’s Path acquires majority interest in Chilliwack organic food business

Nature’s Path acquires majority interest in Chilliwack organic food business

Largest organic cereal and snack maker buys into Anita’s Organic Mill
Nanaimo fish farm plans to scale up production 15 times thanks to US deal

Nanaimo fish farm plans to scale up production 15 times thanks to US deal

Taste of B.C. Aquafarms was acquired by Miami, Fla.’s Blue Star Foods Corp. earlier this year
Gazette founder leaves a legacy on Cowichan, Vancouver Island journalism

Gazette founder leaves a legacy on Cowichan, Vancouver Island journalism

George Manning dies at 81, was key figure in the growth of Black Press on Vancouver Island
Tseshaht First Nation re-opens Broken Group Islands with refreshed Beach Keepers Program

Tseshaht First Nation re-opens Broken Group Islands with refreshed Beach Keepers Program

To help sustain the program, tour operators are encouraged to implement a $10 per day per guest fee