Business

B.C. endorses Ottawa's balanced budget

Ottawa's tax cuts cost B.C. treasury too; Industry Minister James Moore defends Coast Guard changes for West Coast

Apr 22, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Parksville Qualicum Beach restaurant part of battle against AIDS

Participating restaurants are donating 25 per cent of food sales to AIDS Vancouver Island April 30

Apr 21, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Local businesses highlighted this weekend in Lighthouse Country

Tradeshow opens from 8.30 a.m. to noon Sunday in Qualicum Bay

Apr 9, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

Custom-designed to see the Island's wonders

Operator has a 12-person bus and does tours ranging from a half day to six days

Apr 7, 2015 4:00 PM Read more >

No money committed for downtown revitalization

Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre says he may ask council to free surplus city funds to help revitalize Parksville’s downtown.

Apr 2, 2015 5:00 AM Read more >

Future Shop closing all stores across Canada, rebranding under Best Buy

The retailer will permanently close 66 stores and turn the other 65 into Best Buys. 1,500 jobs will also be lost in the move.

Mar 28, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

Rules here force a different marketing strategy

College Pro Painters franchise owner Zane Patten cannot solicit company door-to-door in Parksville

Mar 24, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

B.C. recharges rebate for electric vehicles

Up to $5,000 for plug-in hybrid or battery-only car under program that starts April 1

Mar 24, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Cable firms must offer $25 basic TV, pick-and-pay channels

CRTC moves to unbundle traditional cable TV, guarantee customers more choice

Mar 19, 2015 7:00 PM Read more >

Regulator imposes price cap on basic cable

CRTC to require cable, satellite companies to offer basic package, with $25 cap

Mar 19, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >