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Wendy’s denies plans to jack up prices during day’s busiest times

Wendy’s denies plans to jack up prices during day’s busiest times

‘Wendy’s will not implement surge pricing…the practice of raising prices when demand is highest’
Some B.C. cell plans not as cheap as they were since Rogers-Shaw merger

Some B.C. cell plans not as cheap as they were since Rogers-Shaw merger

Competition Bureau says it has not seen evidence of comparable pricing
Student visa cap requires rethink, ignores economic realities: B.C. businesses

Student visa cap requires rethink, ignores economic realities: B.C. businesses

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO calls for more campus housing and better oversight
Concert-goers blowing arena doors open with massive post-pandemic rebound

Concert-goers blowing arena doors open with massive post-pandemic rebound

Major stadium tours like Beyonce and Taylor Swift at forefront of unprecedented boom for live music
Lack of competition blamed as business investment per worker drops

Lack of competition blamed as business investment per worker drops

Statistics Canada says such investment down by 20 per cent over a 15-year stretch
Record copper production for Teck as B.C. miner preps for coal division sale

Record copper production for Teck as B.C. miner preps for coal division sale

Sale of company’s Elk Valley coal operations to Glencore working through regulatory approvals
Summerland winery introduces special program for Okanagan residents

Summerland winery introduces special program for Okanagan residents

Haywire Winery launched the promotion as a ‘thank you for your continued support’
Over 3 years in the making: Kelowna’s Olympia Greek Taverna reopening

Over 3 years in the making: Kelowna’s Olympia Greek Taverna reopening

For the first few weeks, the restaurant will only be open for take-out and delivery
Air fares plummet in Canada as competition up, demand down

Air fares plummet in Canada as competition up, demand down

Ticket prices down over December, and over January, 2023, but still above 2019 levels
Canada shifts carbon price rebates from small business to rural residents

Canada shifts carbon price rebates from small business to rural residents

Rebate programs for business tied specifically to investments they make in energy efficiencies