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This 850-square-foot home with two bedrooms and a bathroom, plus local delivery and installation, is listed for $124,300. (Nickel Bros. photo)

This Oak Bay home is only $124,300, including delivery

Island company Nickel Bros. defines the term home delivery

This 850-square-foot home with two bedrooms and a bathroom, plus local delivery and installation, is listed for $124,300. (Nickel Bros. photo)
The Haighs the standards they’ve since set for themselves when importing products to sell at their garden centre. Photo by Ali Roddam

Vancouver Island’s Paradise Plants setting standards for their business

Company building ethical roots in the world of import landscaping

The Haighs the standards they’ve since set for themselves when importing products to sell at their garden centre. Photo by Ali Roddam
Wahmeesh Ken Watts, left, elected Chief Councillor with Tseshaht First Nation, and Evan Cook, Huu-ay-aht First Nations councillor, on May 11, 2023 announce a partnership between the nations to build a new hotel in the Alberni Valley. (MELISSA BIGMORE PHOTO)

First Nations agree to build first new hotel in Port Alberni since 1980

Huu-ay-aht, Tseshaht Nations partnering with MasterBUILT Hotels to build Microtel hotel

Wahmeesh Ken Watts, left, elected Chief Councillor with Tseshaht First Nation, and Evan Cook, Huu-ay-aht First Nations councillor, on May 11, 2023 announce a partnership between the nations to build a new hotel in the Alberni Valley. (MELISSA BIGMORE PHOTO)
Erin Boggs is the fourth generation of the Robinson family to own and operate Robinson’s Outdoor Store since its founding in 1929. She and co-owner Matt King faced several challenges over the five-year transition, but in the first year of full ownership, the store is doing well. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Business booming after fourth generation’s first year running almost 100-year-old Victoria store

Erin Boggs took over Robinsons Outdoor Store in 2022, navigating the pandemic while in transition

Erin Boggs is the fourth generation of the Robinson family to own and operate Robinson’s Outdoor Store since its founding in 1929. She and co-owner Matt King faced several challenges over the five-year transition, but in the first year of full ownership, the store is doing well. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The B.C. Securities Commission has imposed a temporary order on Victoria-based investment firm For The People FX Inc., prohibiting it from trading. (Pixabay image)

B.C. Securities Commission slaps Victoria investment firm with temporary order

For The People FX Inc. is prohibited from trading, promoting its services until May 27

The B.C. Securities Commission has imposed a temporary order on Victoria-based investment firm For The People FX Inc., prohibiting it from trading. (Pixabay image)
A big crowd turned out for the Cowichan Craft Beer and Food Festival in 2022 at the Chemainus Ball Park’s Larry Irving Field. (File photo by Don Bodger)

Alternating schedule the solution for retaining two prominent Chemainus events

Fall Festival in October and the next Craft Beer and Food Festival in 2024

A big crowd turned out for the Cowichan Craft Beer and Food Festival in 2022 at the Chemainus Ball Park’s Larry Irving Field. (File photo by Don Bodger)
Jennifer Loewe, a floral designer at Brown’s The Florist in Sidney, is getting ready for Mother’s Day. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Business blooming at Sidney florist ahead of Mother’s Day

Many believe Mother’s Day is the busiest flower holiday of the year

Jennifer Loewe, a floral designer at Brown’s The Florist in Sidney, is getting ready for Mother’s Day. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Ucluelet’s Marine Wild development took first place in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s Commercial Building Awards Multi-Family Townhome category. (Photo from www.lefevregroup.com)

Ucluelet ‘pocket neighbourhood’ wins building award

Marine Wild heralded as Island’s best multi-family townhome development north of the Malahat

Ucluelet’s Marine Wild development took first place in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s Commercial Building Awards Multi-Family Townhome category. (Photo from www.lefevregroup.com)
The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa. Black Press file photo

Comox Valley resort wins top hotel in B.C. at industry awards

The awards ceremony celebrated exceptional accomplishments in British Columbia’s accommodation sector

The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa. Black Press file photo
Donna Friedlander, owner of Tally-Ho greets each horse living at Hidden Acres Farm in Central Saanich by name. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Victoria’s oldest tourism business trots into 120th year

Central Saanich farm home to horses that pull iconic tours in Greater Victoria streets

Donna Friedlander, owner of Tally-Ho greets each horse living at Hidden Acres Farm in Central Saanich by name. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Safaa Naeman inside her Esquimalt restaurant, Syriana, on April 20. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Greater Victoria’s first Syrian restaurant opening in Esquimalt

In a diverse culinary scene, Victoria is about to get its first taste of authentic Syrian fare

Safaa Naeman inside her Esquimalt restaurant, Syriana, on April 20. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Those looking to fish the waters off Sidney may find what they need at Greater Victoria’s first Outdoor Adventure Show, April 21 to 23 at West Shore Parks and Recreation. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)

Greater Victoria Outdoor Adventure Show set for three days in Colwood

Offering options on power sports to survival, Colwood event runs Friday through Sunday

Those looking to fish the waters off Sidney may find what they need at Greater Victoria’s first Outdoor Adventure Show, April 21 to 23 at West Shore Parks and Recreation. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)
Wildwood Saunas owner Josh Dupuis said he is thrilled his company has secured a spot at Royal Beach for their mobile saunas for the next six months, with regular opening hours returning Friday (April 21). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘It feels really amazing’: Wildwood Saunas sets up shop at new Royal Beach home

The mobile sauna company has secured a six-month use of the Colwood space

Wildwood Saunas owner Josh Dupuis said he is thrilled his company has secured a spot at Royal Beach for their mobile saunas for the next six months, with regular opening hours returning Friday (April 21). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
FILE - An Uber sign is displayed inside a car in Palatine, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Uber Eats launches cannabis delivery service in Victoria

Starting immediately, residents over the age of 19 can use the Uber Eats app to order

FILE - An Uber sign is displayed inside a car in Palatine, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
The City of Nanaimo’s State of the Nanaimo Economy report was released this week. (News Bulletin file photo)

More people living and working in Nanaimo, finds state of the economy report

City reports on population, housing and employment trends

The City of Nanaimo’s State of the Nanaimo Economy report was released this week. (News Bulletin file photo)
Jason and Alayne MacIsaac in their Sheringham Distillery in Sooke, which moves to Langford this month. (Black Press Media file photo)

New Raincoast Gin on tap as distillery moves from Sooke to Langford

Sheringham invites the community to celebrate with launch party, happy hour events

Jason and Alayne MacIsaac in their Sheringham Distillery in Sooke, which moves to Langford this month. (Black Press Media file photo)
Robert McDonald in the Skookum Tools warehouse in Langford. The business is up for a provincial award for e-commerce. (Courtesy Skookum Tools)

Taking tools online a game-changer for Skookum Langford business

Langford online shop up for provincial award

Robert McDonald in the Skookum Tools warehouse in Langford. The business is up for a provincial award for e-commerce. (Courtesy Skookum Tools)
Dan Edler scoops cones at 49 Below on Cadboro Bay Road in Oak Bay. The business is up for a provincial small business award. (Courtesy 49 Below)

Oak Bay ice cream shop that reduces food waste a BC small business finalist

Upcycled ice cream, philanthropint among initiatives that set 49 Below apart

Dan Edler scoops cones at 49 Below on Cadboro Bay Road in Oak Bay. The business is up for a provincial small business award. (Courtesy 49 Below)
Nature Bee, created by Katie Gamble in 2018 and now based in in the Keating area of Central Saanich, is up for the Best Youth Entrepreneur Award from Small Business BC. (Courtesy Katie Gamble)

Peninsula business abuzz with B.C. award nomination

Katie Gamble, who built Nature Bee, earns youth entrepreneur nod

Nature Bee, created by Katie Gamble in 2018 and now based in in the Keating area of Central Saanich, is up for the Best Youth Entrepreneur Award from Small Business BC. (Courtesy Katie Gamble)
Klahoose Wilderness Resort is located in Homfray Channel. Photo courtesy Klahoose Wilderness Resort

Klahoose Wilderness Resort receives recognition as one of best new hotels in the world

One of its biggest assets is its location, AFAR Stay List 2023 says

Klahoose Wilderness Resort is located in Homfray Channel. Photo courtesy Klahoose Wilderness Resort