Federal decision to phase out 19 Discovery Island fish farms has sent shivers across northern Vancouver Island
The increase followed growth of 0.8 per cent in September
The announcement marks the interest last rate decision the central bank will make this year
Some retail chains went into 2020 already saddled with massive debt and too many stores
The move aims to bolster an industry made up largely of small and medium-sized businesses
The country has recovered about three-quarters of the three million jobs lost during spring lockdowns
As historic as the rebound was, it fell short of expectations
Kahlon, 41, said he will consult broadly on the recovery
Only 38 per cent of retail businesses are reaching their usual sales levels
Liberals have promised to make a long-term spending commitment to create a national child-care system
CFIB says employees could see their take-home pay fall when their CPP premiums go up
The study warns that this pattern could slow down the economic recovery
Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s summit took place online Oct. 27-29
Study revealed that Black women were the least likely to say they were treated equally by firm and manager
The survey also finds that wage growth is widely expected to slow over the next year
CFIB wants the government to help small business owners recover by suspending evictions
On Vancouver Island, $1.2 billion worth of goods and services were purchased from 1,600 suppliers, most from Nanaimo and Campbell River
