Local Business

B.C. government pledges $294K to support ‘Might-E-Truck’ development from Parksville business

City’s Canadian Electric Vehicles creates electric-powered industrial work trucks

Mar 22, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Survey finds Canada’s hospitality industry has low expectations for year ahead

Almost 87 per cent of businesses in accommodation and food services report lower revenues in 2020

Mar 19, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Benchmark price for typical single-family home in Parksville Qualicum Beach hits $695K

Five years ago, benchmark number was $398K

Mar 4, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

COVID-19 confirmed at Tofino Resort and Marina

Resort apologizes to Hesquiaht First Nation for Valentine’s Day boating incident.

Mar 1, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Chemainus Dollars revert to being strictly souvenirs on April 5

Unique currency spendable in Chemainus becoming a collectible only

Feb 22, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Seaweed farming opens world of opportunity for coastal B.C.

“It’s projects like this that can show what true reconciliation is about.”

Feb 8, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

Victoria small businesses hoping to survive extended cruise ship ban

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority supports extension, but says losses will follow

Feb 5, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Parksville’s British Bobby Restaurant will remain open

Owner says community support key in decision to move forward

Feb 1, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

Fresh start: Qualicum Beach Cafe set to offer West Coast dining

New operators bring wealth of culinary, hospitality experience

Jan 24, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Qualicum Beach sells prime downtown property to Naked Naturals for $2.75M

Town to retain more than an acre of land for development of public amenities

Jan 21, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >