Senior governments, also funded by our tax dollars, are already meeting reconciliation obligations to First Nations. While characterized by the Victoria council as a grant, in fact what is proposed is a commitment of tax revenue for a specific purpose in perpetuity. The current tax proposal has 15 per cent of the new assessment revenue […]
The new figure confirms Greater Victoria’s status as one of the tightest labour markets in Canada. The three other CMAs in British Columbia — Vancouver, Abbotsford-Mission, and Kelowna — recorded respective rates of 5.7, 7.4 and 5.1 per cent. From December 2019 to December 2021, employment in sales and services occupations fell by 273,000 jobs […]
Farmers’ markets can apply for up to $15,000 until Jan. Lana Popham, provincial minister of agriculture, food and fisheries, said in a release that the funding will help farmers’ markets stay open and operate during emergencies so British Columbians can access the foods on which they count. Eligible applicants include non-profit groups, co-operatives, for-profit corporations, […]
Once again, the privately owned James Island topped the list of highest assessed properties in the Vancouver Island region, according to data from BC Assessment, reflecting market value as of July 1, 2021. James Island led the way with an assessed value of $54.7 million, followed by the acreage at 1365 Dorcas Point Rd. Jodie […]
The Bank of Canada’s key policy rate since the start of the pandemic has been at 0.25 per cent, lowered there to prod spending during the COVID-19 induced downturn and subsequent rebound. Changes in the Bank of Canada’s target for the overnight rate influence the prime rates at the country’s big banks that are used […]
“I think it’s more than just a market,” said Wendy Johnson, manager of public programs at the museum. …Read the full story
Despite the pandemic inconveniences, stall owners selling ornaments, roasted chestnuts and other holiday-themed items in Frankfurt and other European cities are relieved to be open at all for their first Christmas market in two years, especially with new restrictions taking effect in Germany, Austria and other countries as COVID-19 infections hit record highs. The holiday […]
Michael Skinnider, along with his colleagues, utilized a directory of “known psychoactive substances” from across the globe to equip an artificial intelligence algorithm with drug structure information. “These molecules were then tested against 196 new designer drugs that emerged on the illicit market after the model was trained. UBC’s model is being used by the […]
There have been seven more deaths recorded, two in Fraser Health, two in Northern Health, one on Vancouver Island and two in Vancouver Coastal Health. …Read the full story
8, 9 or 10 may have come in contact with the virus. Island Health said when a school is added to its list, it may be dealing with one or more exposures. …Read the full story
Ultimately, council decided to seek direct public feedback on the new positions, by requesting that related questions be included on the online public survey for the overall city budget, which was made available on Nov. …Read the full story
Police said a man fled the store before officers arrived, but a suspect was located a few minutes later and arrested. That vehicle, a 1999 Honda Accord was located by police and the driver, a 69-year-old female resident of Victoria, was issued a violation ticket for failing to remain at the scene of crash. Stunt […]
This extended period of heavy rain could result in possible washouts, debris flow and pooling water. Between 100 and 180 millimetres of rain is expected in Greater Victoria by noon Nov. Duncan to Nanaimo, the Southern Gulf Islands and Malahat Highway – Goldstream to Mill Bay have reported the highest rainfall amounts of 140 to […]
It’s spectacular.” For the Orrs, who own Iron and Wood Golf Simulators, their visit was also an act of supporting small businesses. Market organizer Laurie McDermid of West Coast Impressions said the outdoor market responds to the absence of indoor markets. “We find that our apparel sells well at this time of the year,” said Penwarn. […]
Keep in mind, whether you like it or not, that Europeans and their descendants played a major role in creating what is now known as Canada. I understand that many careers have been made and broken by those critiquing history, but even the critics will be out of work when there is no history left […]
It’s spectacular.” For the Orrs, who own Iron and Wood Golf Simulators, their visit was also an act of supporting small businesses. Market organizer Laurie McDermid of West Coast Impressions said the outdoor market responds to the absence of indoor markets. “We find that our apparel sells well at this time of the year,” said Penwarn. […]
“While earning a living as an artist is not easy, this Music Strategy has the power to connect people, bridge cultural divides, support the city’s tourism industry and fuel job creation,” said Mayor Lisa Helps in a release following the strategy’s endorsement by the music advisory committee and adoption by the council on Nov. …Read […]
