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Cruise-ship slowdowns good for environment, but not great for Victoria businesses

Cruise-ship slowdowns good for environment, but not great for Victoria businesses

A new regulation requiring ships to slow down to reduce their carbon emissions means cruise-ship passengers are spending less time in Victoria.
Another Richmond hotel breaks labour laws during workers' strike

Another Richmond hotel breaks labour laws during workers' strike

The Radisson Blu has now broken labour codes, hot on the heels of the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
Vancouver Mural Festival launches as support for public murals grows

Vancouver Mural Festival launches as support for public murals grows

Ten-day festival to provide new murals in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster
Joseph Richard Group files for creditor protection

Joseph Richard Group files for creditor protection

The Joseph Richard Group also owns businesses in Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Port Moody and Abbotsford
Whistler's labour crunch isn't letting up

Whistler's labour crunch isn't letting up

Only one in three businesses fully staffed; owners reporting ‘softer’ summer than pre-pandemic
B.C. welcomes high rollers: A peek into the world of superyacht tourism

B.C. welcomes high rollers: A peek into the world of superyacht tourism

Love or hate them? Multimillion-dollar superyachts are making waves in B.C.
How does Whistler fit into Canada’s ambitious new tourism strategy?

How does Whistler fit into Canada’s ambitious new tourism strategy?

Ottawa wants to grow tourism revenue 40% by 2030—and it’s looking to attract ‘high-value guests’ to do so
Donnelly Group gets creditor approval for plan of arrangement

Donnelly Group gets creditor approval for plan of arrangement

Nearly two dozen businesses employing nearly 1,000 workers depended on creditor approval to stay open
Downtown Vancouver hotel workers poised to strike

Downtown Vancouver hotel workers poised to strike

Workers at the Hyatt Regency, Westin Bayshore and Pinnacle Harbourfront have voted to strike
Conference centre business bounces back in Victoria

Conference centre business bounces back in Victoria

Business is nudging up to its prepandemic level, with conferences being booked into 2031