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Marine activities open with COVID-19 measures

Marine activities open with COVID-19 measures

“I’m just happy to get back on the water.”
End of an Era: Tofino hair studio closes shop

End of an Era: Tofino hair studio closes shop

“We were getting excited to start ramping up and then all of sudden we had to close our doors.”
Tofino and Ucluelet distilleries step up with hand sanitizer

Tofino and Ucluelet distilleries step up with hand sanitizer

Mass supply delivered to emergency operation centres in Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield and Port Alberni.
Stores dedicate early hours to seniors, health-compromised shoppers

Stores dedicate early hours to seniors, health-compromised shoppers

Quality Foods offers two-hour access, Shoppers Drug Mart offers one hour
Edible straws one B.C. entrepreneur’s latest weapon in war against plastic

Edible straws one B.C. entrepreneur’s latest weapon in war against plastic

Kat Gellerman has spent more than 20 years working in the food business
Vancouver Island Economic Summit panel to address gender equity

Vancouver Island Economic Summit panel to address gender equity

One vital purpose of these proposed amendments is to bring attention to the wage gap between genders
Vancouver Island Economic Summit panel to address gender equity

Vancouver Island Economic Summit panel to address gender equity

Last month the Canadian government proposed amendments to regulations under the federal Employment Equity Act.
Business notes: Realtor steps up to sponsor young dancers

Business notes: Realtor steps up to sponsor young dancers

Christine Ryan, a Realtor with Sotheby’s International Realty, knows what it takes to be an accomplished dancer.
Business notes: New operations manager will help Motorsport Circuit through expansion

Business notes: New operations manager will help Motorsport Circuit through expansion

With Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit poised to embark on an ambitious expansion project, a new manager has been added to the operation.
Travel industry changing with the times

Travel industry changing with the times

The times they are indeed a-changin’ and four Cowichan Valley women have embraced the new era of travel planning enthusiastically.