Economy

Economy

Amid economic uncertainty, throne speech accentuates unity, provincial resolve

The 43rd throne speech was a rallying cry often reserved for wartime

Economy

Murky economic outlook hangs over Victoria residents' vote on a $220M facility

Tariffs and other pressures could affect final price tag—and voter decisions.

Economy

Victoria’s living wage nearly $10 more an hour than current minimum wage

Robyn Bell
November 25, 2024

Cost of living in the capital has risen 5% since last year

Economy

Christmas lights shine spotlight on downtown businesses: DVBA

Mark Brennae
January 10, 2024

“I’m very comfortable saying it greatly exceeded our expectations." - Jeff Bray, CEO of the DVBA

Economy

Living Wage Symposium brought multiple sectors together to tackle the affordability crisis

A living wage of $25/hour could, in tandem with other policies that impact equity, make Victoria a more affordable city

Economy

How local businesses are prepping for Victoria’s busiest tourist season ever

Kate Hildebrandt
April 11, 2023

An estimated 850,000 travelers are expected to cruise into our town

Economy

Harnessing the ocean: Julie Angus talks ‘blue economy’ at Capital Daily Festival

By Brishti Basu
January 2, 2023

The adventurer and entrepreneur has a vision for how gathering data from the ocean could be both sustainable and lucrative