Tag: tourism

Contract talks stalled for union workers at Victoria’s Empress hotel

Tourism Emily Joveski -
Contract talks have broken off between Victoria’s Fairmont Empress hotel and the union representing its workers.

B.C. launches new permitting hub for adventure tourism operators

Tourism Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has launched a pilot project aimed at speeding up permits for adventure tourism operators, with the province promising a simpler process and shorter wait times.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

B.C. small businesses worry U.S.-Canada trade dispute could hurt summer season

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Many small businesses in British Columbia are concerned the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute could disrupt their operations this summer, according to data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Creston Valley Tourism Society hires long time local Jesse Willicome as Tourism Coordinator

News Jensen Shields -
The Valley has a new Tourism Coordinator and a familiar face in Jesse Willicome. Hired by the Creston Valley Tourism...

Tourism smoked-out of the Creston Valley

News Jensen Shields -
Creston Valley tourism took a big hit over the last few weeks. Many communities were affected by the poor air...

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Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

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The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

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B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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