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​PREVIOUS BIZNEWS ISSUES

October 2018
  • Biznews, October 24, 2018 - Interest rate increases fuel bankruptcy concerns 
  • Biznews October 17, 2018 - Canada rolls out the green carpet
  • Biznews October 10, 2018 - Business leaders hear firsthand from cannabis frontlines
  • Biznews October 3, 2018 - Is Greater Victoria only a C student?

September 2018
  • Biznews September 26, 2018 - Chamber members hear from BC Building Trades Council
  • Biznews September 19, 2018 - Travel bans for cannabis workers, EHT needs changes, world's first Indigenous law degree
  • Biznews September 12, 2018 - 2019/2020 Chamber Board nominees, Steve Nash inducted into hall of fame
  • Biznews September 5, 2018 - Chamber member inks Margaret Atwood's new comic
August 2018
  • Biznews Aug 29, 2018 - Province sues opioid makers, Canadian Chamber on NAFTA, BC reveals $301 million surplus
  • Biznews Aug 22, 2018 - Chamber hosts conversation with Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau
  • Biznews Aug 15, 2018 - Chamber member meets former US President 
  • Biznews Aug 8, 2018 - Which 1970's movie launched the film commission? 
  • Biznews Aug 1, 2018 - Traffic solution right in front of us, CEO says 

July 2018
  • Biznews July 25, 2018 - Police dogs pledge to protect Vic City 
  • Biznews July 18, 2018 - Which is the best airline in North America? 
  • Biznews July 11, 2018 - Chamber predicts World Cup winner 
  • Biznews July 4, 2018 - Follow the Dirty Money
  • Biznews June 27, 2018 - Who owns B.C.? 

June 2018​
  • Biznews June 27, 2018 - Who owns B.C.? 
  • Biznews June 20, 2018 - Legalized marijuana arrives in October
  • Biznews June 13, 2018 - Municipalities have a dirty little secret
  • Biznews June 6, 2018 - Where are all the single men and women in Victoria?

May 2018
  • Biznews May 31, 2018 - Last chance to Bite into YYJEats
  • Biznews May 23, 2018 - Want the good news or bad news about bike lanes?
  • Biznews May 16, 2018 - Premier announces bus plan for E&N corridor
  • Biznews May 9, 2018 - Johnny Cash takes up residence at UVic 
  • Biznews May 2, 2018 - Domino Effect of Employer Health Tax 

April 2018
  • Biznews April 25, 2018 - Guess who People magazine is featuring from The Chamber? 
  • Biznews April 18, 2018 - All aboard for Shania Twain 
  • Biznews April 11, 2018 - Provincial tensions rise as pipeline halts work 
  • Biznews April 4, 2018 - Empress and Victoria now famous for pepperoni-fueled seagulls 

March 2018
  • Biznews Mar 28, 2018 - Top 10 things about the Employer Health Tax that need fixing 
  • Biznews Mar 21, 2018 - How much will BC's new tax cost you? 
  • Biznews Mar 14, 2018 - Premier John Horgan joins The Chamber for lunch 
  • Biznews Mar 7, 2018 - Outcry grows over Employer Health Tax 
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February 2018
  • Biznews Feb 28, 2018 - More icing than cake in federal budget 
  • Biznews Feb 21, 2018 - Will your next raise be impacted by the Provincial Budget? 
  • Biznews Feb 14, 2018 - Minimum wage increase won't fill Greater Victoria's vacant jobs 
  • Biznews Feb 7, 2018 - BC and Airbnb reach tax deal 

January 2018
  • Biznews Jan 31, 2018 - Looking for a selfie? Your choice - Justin Trudeau or GoT's Littlefinger 
  • Biznews Jan 24, 2018 - Rick Mercer gets his brain tested @ UVic 
  • Biznews Jan 17, 2018 - Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Announced 
  • Biznews Jan 10, 2018 - To Parkade or Not to Parkade? That is the question 
  • Biznews Jan 3, 2018 - 2017 Year in Review ​
December 2017
  • Biznews Dec 6, 2017 - New wholesaler announced for BC cannabis 
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November 2017
  • Biznews Nov 29, 2017 - More bike lanes rolling out 
  • Biznews Nov 22, 2017 - $40 Billion announced for a National Housing Strategy 
  • Biznews Nov 15, 2017 - Bad teeth mean rotten prospects for employment 
  • Biznews Nov 8, 2017 - Bringing marijuana out of the dark 
  • Biznews Nov 1, 2017 - Rick Mercer gets an education at UVic 

October 2017
  • Biznews Oct 25, 2017 - Are gov't employees paid too much? 
  • Biznews Oct 18, 2017 - Small business tax wins provincially and federally 
  • Biznews Oct 11, 2017 - Winner! Best Irish Pub in North America 
  • Biznews Oct 4, 2017 - Earnings - who takes home more Employee or Business Owner? 

September 2017
  • Biznews Sept 27, 2017 - Victoria cracks down on short-term vacation rentals 
  • Biznews Sept 20, 2017 - The Chamber to host BC Finance Minister 
  • Biznews Sept 13, 2017 - Best Irish Pub in North America? ​​
  • Biznews Sept 6, 2017 - Where does Canada rank in childcare spending globally? 

August 2017
  • Biznews Aug 30, 2017 - Your avocado toast just got a whole lot cheaper 
  • Biznews Aug 23, 2017 - How many municipalities to change a light bulb? 
  • Biznews Aug 16, 2017 - BC's minimum wage set to rise 
  • Biznews Aug 9, 2017 - It's always beer o'clock in BC 
  • Biznews Aug 2, 2017 - Site C Dam Under Review 

July 2017
  • Biznews July 26, 2017 - On the cover of the Rolling Stone - Justin Trudeau 
  • Biznews July 19, 2017 - Horgan crafts a solid Cabinet using Island resources
  • Biznews July 12, 2017 - Seven Year Itch for Interest Rates
  • Biznews July 5, 2017 - Top 5 cities to live in Canada are right here

June 2017
  • Biznews June 28, 2017 - New Commander on Board
  • Biznews June 21, 2017 - Plastic bags: to ban or not to ban?
  • Biznews June 14, 2017 - Man in Blue: VicPD's New Chief Constable
  • Biznews June 7, 2017 - Fort Mentality on Bike Lanes

May 2017
  • Biznews May 31, 2017 - Royals coach crowned a King 
  • Biznews May 24, 2017 - A house for $20,000 in Victoria 
  • Biznews May 17, 2017 - Don't you wish you could throw like a girl? 
  • Biznews May 10, 2017 - BC Election: hurry up and wait 
  • Biznews May 3, 2017 - Opening Pandora's Bike Lane 
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April 2017
  • Biznews Apr 26, 2017 - BC Lumber Industry Trumped 
  • Biznews Apr 19, 2017 - Ferry fares hot election topic
  • Biznews Apr 12, 2017 - Chamber members taking local awards by storm 
  • Biznews Apr 5, 2017 - Policing by the numbers 
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March 2017
  • ​Biznews Mar 29, 2017 - Revving up the "Bus" in Business 
  • Biznews Mar 22, 2017 - $11.2 billion for a national housing strategy 
  • Biznews Mar 15, 2017 - Finding the ultimate shortcut between Westshore & Downtown 
  • Biznews Mar 8, 2017 - Rideshare options: fair vs fare
  • Biznews Mar 1, 2017 - The 411 on Greater Victoria's 911

February  2017
  • Biznews Feb 22, 2017 - Polishing up tax breaks for small business
  • Biznews Feb 15, 2017 - United voice on provincial issues
  • Biznews Feb 8, 2017 - Guess who is 154 this week?
  • Biznews Feb 1, 2017 - Diversity welcomed - US travel ban inspires generosity
 
January 2017
  • Biznews Jan 25, 2017 - Parking: there's a map for that!
  • Biznews Jan 18, 2017 - Safety First for Downtown
  • Biznews Jan 11, 2017 - Downtown parking woes 
  • Biznews Jan 4, 2017 - Boost your brain power in the shower 
2016
Biznews Dec 7, 2016 - Announcing the 2017 Governors' Lifetime Achievement Winner
 
Biznews Nov 30, 2016 - Circling the block on parking issues 
Biznews Nov 23, 2016 - Take charge of your Taxes 
Biznews Nov 16, 2016 - Alcohol on the menu for all types of businesses
Biznews Nov 9, 2016 - Keep calm and Canada on
Biznews Nov 2, 2016 - Fresh to Greater Victoria - Whole Foods
Biznews Oct 24, 2016 - Fewer governments, less tax and more support for business growth
Biznews Oct 19, 2016 - Sliding into new luxury seats at the Odeon
Biznews Oct 12, 2016 - Small Business Owners and the Economy
Biznews Oct 5, 2016 - Victoria tech company 5th fastest-growing business in Canada ​​
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