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University of Victoria student turns class project idea into full-blown fashion business

University of Victoria student turns class project idea into full-blown fashion business

Website aims to help art and design students find platform to share, sell their fashion pieces
Northisle Copper and Gold drills in new area with potential ‘immense opportunities’

Northisle Copper and Gold drills in new area with potential ‘immense opportunities’

Northisle is currently deciding whether or not to proceed with creating a mine by 2026
Wuikinuxv Nation acquires forest licence from Interfor Corporation

Wuikinuxv Nation acquires forest licence from Interfor Corporation

The tenure purchase marks a milestone in the relationship between Wuikinuxv and Interfor
Pipe Eye Video Inspections: the phone rings every day

Pipe Eye Video Inspections: the phone rings every day

Ken Peligren started out his working life in logging and the trades
Wizards on the hook: The life of the entrepreneurial crocheter

Wizards on the hook: The life of the entrepreneurial crocheter

WRITTEN BY DEBRA LYNN
Wizards on the hook: The life of the entrepreneurial crocheter

Wizards on the hook: The life of the entrepreneurial crocheter

Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce awarded a grant under the shop local initiative

Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce awarded a grant under the shop local initiative

Funded by the Government of Canada and delivered through provincial and territorial chambers of commerce, the Shop Local initiative provides grants for programs and campaigns that encourage Canadians to shop local to help businesses navigate through and beyond the pandemic. The federal government is investing $33 million in the initiative across Canada, of which project funds of $5 million are earmarked for British Columbia.
Vancouver Island cybersecurity firm ahead of global curve in arming against Log4j bug

Vancouver Island cybersecurity firm ahead of global curve in arming against Log4j bug

aDolus Technology Inc. generates first vulnerability reports to thwart hackers
Village of Port Alice a great fit for Connolly Contracting

Village of Port Alice a great fit for Connolly Contracting

WRITTEN BY DEBRA LYNN
‘100 Percent Cannabis’ opens in downtown Port McNeill

‘100 Percent Cannabis’ opens in downtown Port McNeill

‘We want to provide the community with a great product’