Economic summit will consider worst-case scenarios
You’ve heard it before – are you ready for ‘the big one?’ What does being ‘ready’ really mean? Maybe you’ve prepared yourself and your family by...
Record employment growth drives the Island’s greatest job creation rate since 2010
According to CPABC Regional Check-Up, an annual economic report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, population growth, a rise in tourism, and a robust...
Editorial: How can businesses be earthquake-prepared?
You’ve heard it before —”are you ready for ‘The Big One’?” What does being ‘ready’ really mean? Maybe you’ve prepared yourself and your family by making...
Editorial: Transportation is key for Island
Editorial: Transportation is key for Island Times Colonist June 13, 2017 12:08 AM Islanders have become used to suggestions that we’ve paid a price for not...
Dude, where’s my ride?
Parksville Qualicum Beach News— Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 9:30am B.C. municipalities have made great strides in the expansion of public transportation in recent years. Baby steps,...
OUR VIEW: Premier better deliver on her Island promises
by  Editorial – Campbell River Mirror British Columbia posted Nov 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM The premier may have been speaking to a receptive crowd at last...
Premier voices serious oil response concerns during visit to Nanaimo
Nanaimo News Now, By Ian Holmes October 27, 2016 – 5:31pm NANAIMO — Premier Christy Clark outlined her frustrations with the federal government on Thursday in Nanaimo...
Uniting Forces to Explore Opportunities for Island Value-Added Wood Industry
Press release from Island Coastal Economic Trust October 27, 2016 COURTENAY – An economic development project on the Island will help support and expand an industry...