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News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Pay Check

Behind the counter: how some Victoria restaurants are beating the labour shortage

By Ryan Hook
April 5, 2022

The industry-wide labour shortage is putting more power in the hands of the employees, and the restaurants that adapt are surviving. Part six of our labour series, Pay Check

COVID-19

BC removing vaccine card, daily reports despite signs of 6th wave

By Brishti Basu
April 5, 2022

Cases and hospitalizations are ticking upward, but BC is staying the course by removing restrictions and data sharing

Health

A stroke of madness: Meet the Cold Water Addicts, Victoria's bravest swimming group

By Emily Fagan
April 1, 2022

This frigid and fearless local group has found health benefits from cold water and funny hats

Pay Check

Cancelled ferry sailings are a symptom of a longstanding problem in the marine industry. It’s only going to get worse.

By Tori Marlan
March 31, 2022

Worker shortages are now endemic in the industry—but warnings started decades ago Part five of our series, Pay Check

Indigenous

Watching kelp grow: Cascadia Seaweed and Tsawout Nation partner in burgeoning seaweed industry

By Alec Lazenby
March 30, 2022

The kelp aquaculture industry is picking up off Vancouver Island’s coast—but some are wary of introducing another monoculture to the sea

Pay Check

It's been a good season for snow at Mount Washington—but not for workers

By Andrew Findlay
March 29, 2022

Mount Washington managers are loading lifts and bussing tables due to ongoing staff shortage. Part 4 of our series, Pay Check

Good news

An immigrant built a fortune after fleeing violence. Her charitable fund will pay it forward for decades to come

By Emily Fagan
March 25, 2022

The Compassion in Action Fund gives local charities $5,000 a year to support women, children, and animals

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