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Labour Relations finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union B.C. employee

Labour Relations finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union B.C. employee

Board rules coffee giant had legitimate reason to close outlet less than a year after it unionized
B.C.’s hourly minimum wage to jump by by 45 cents starting June 1

B.C.’s hourly minimum wage to jump by by 45 cents starting June 1

Coming 2.6 per cent increase follows changes made last spring to the Employment Standards Act
Canadian businesses report minimal gains from Trudeau’s GST holiday

Canadian businesses report minimal gains from Trudeau’s GST holiday

Small spike in sales noted, as well as struggles determining what products did and didn’t qualify
Fake websites, brand imitators plague Peavey Mart chain as stores close

Fake websites, brand imitators plague Peavey Mart chain as stores close

Firm warns fake Facebook accounts, websites pitching non-existent goods at steep discounts
UPDATE: New Sparkling Hill restaurant changes name again

UPDATE: New Sparkling Hill restaurant changes name again

Peak is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. for breakfast and from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. for lunch and dinner
Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO says ‘no thank you’

Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO says ‘no thank you’

Sweeping Trump steel and aluminum duties coming Monday including for Canada

Sweeping Trump steel and aluminum duties coming Monday including for Canada

Trump imposed similar tariffs during his first term, using national security as justification
Shuswap store offers unique opportunity to buy Canadian, support local artisans

Shuswap store offers unique opportunity to buy Canadian, support local artisans

Shuswap Artisan Market located in Sorrento
Young artisan's soul uplifted by support of Salmon Arm business owners

Young artisan's soul uplifted by support of Salmon Arm business owners

13-year-old finds market for handmade earrings
New McDonald's location on the way in Vernon

New McDonald's location on the way in Vernon

The third fast-food restaurant is set to open in the city in late 2025