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Eagle Wing Tours acquired by US-based company for $24M

Robyn Bell
July 16, 2026

The whale watching company has been acquired by Colorado-based Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc.

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Could shifting gears from forestry to tourism become a big BC payoff?

With over 400 Indigenous tourism-related businesses open in 2023 supporting 9,962 jobs, First Nations may be just “scratching the surface” of an industry filled with opportunity.

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Victoria Uber Drivers Unionize in Groundbreaking Effort

The union calls the certification, which comes after a driver vote in March, a landmark victory for gig workers.

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Moviegoers petition city to keep downtown movie experiences

Mark Brennae
May 13, 2025

If both theatres were to close, it would leave the IMAX in the Royal BC Museum as the lone theatre screening major releases, and Silver City at Tillicum the closest multiplex cinema.

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BC Ferries considers connecting to DOGE Captain Elon Musk’s satellites

BC Ferries is looking to bring connectivity back to its vessels, first for crew and then for passengers.

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Buy Island: How to shop hyperlocal amid US tariffs

Robyn Bell
March 4, 2025

Find out where you can get food and household products from Island brands in Greater Victoria.

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Local hardware store closure leaves customers in the lurch

Robyn Bell
February 13, 2025

Victoria Specialty Hardware quietly closed, leaving customers wondering how they'll retrieve thousands of dollars worth of purchases.

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Next year's convention bookings already up 40% for the region

Mark Brennae
November 23, 2024

“The best barometer of how many people are downtown compared to pre-pandemic [days] would be if you look downtown and see how few restaurants actually stay open for lunch versus five years ago." — Bill Lewis, chair of the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria.