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Victoria realtors gather for celebration

Victoria realtors gather for celebration

Local women realtors making a difference joined with Real Estate Victoria for a special reception at the Victoria Golf Club.
Ottawa, provinces work on national housing plan

Ottawa, provinces work on national housing plan

Federal minister Jean-Yves Duclos says he will work with provinces to develop first national housing strategy in 40 years
Watchdog calls for real estate reforms, penalties of up to $250,000

Watchdog calls for real estate reforms, penalties of up to $250,000

Independent Advisory Group issues findings on alleged wrongdoing by realtors, issues 28 recommendations
Housing drives B.C. economic growth

Housing drives B.C. economic growth

Employment and housing starts dip in May, but so far this year economic growth leads Canada
Bath salts with a West Coast flair

Bath salts with a West Coast flair

Launching Wylde Artisan Bath Salts on Mother’s Day weekend, Nikki Pichert has been surprised by her early business success.
Training funds offered to B.C. small businesses

Training funds offered to B.C. small businesses

Qualified employers can get up to $15,000 in training costs covered if they hire an unemployed person
Treaty overhaul aims to speed up talks

Treaty overhaul aims to speed up talks

New federal minister Carolyn Bennett agrees to work with B.C. on 'stepping stones' approach to aboriginal land claims

Chamber 'car lot' open for business

The idea is to provide a parking lot where car owners can showcase their vehicles for sale.
Geological survey expands in western B.C.

Geological survey expands in western B.C.

Helicopter magnetic survey locates minerals, natural gas and water at different depths in the Earth crust
B.C. to top up minimum wage by 40 cents

B.C. to top up minimum wage by 40 cents

Cost-of-living formula left B.C. in last place, NDP says Premier Christy Clark added more because she was embarrassed