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Living wage on Vancouver Island keeps climbing. 💸A new Living Wage BC report shows costs rising across six Island commun...
11/14/2025

Living wage on Vancouver Island keeps climbing. 💸

A new Living Wage BC report shows costs rising across six Island communities. Comox Valley saw the biggest jump, up 4.1% to $25.35 an hour. Greater Victoria remains the highest at $27.40, a 2.3% increase and now almost on par with Metro Vancouver’s living wage.

California wants Canadian tourists back. 🇨🇦 California tourism leaders flew to Vancouver saying they miss Canadian visit...
11/14/2025

California wants Canadian tourists back. 🇨🇦

California tourism leaders flew to Vancouver saying they miss Canadian visitors and are worried about a sharp drop in U.S. travel.

B.C. to Washington trips are down 37%, West Hollywood is down 10% in Canadian visitors and some people say they are avoiding the U.S. entirely. Reps stated they want to rebuild trust and insist California is safe, welcoming and blue.

Canadian man goes on a joyride with riders on board. 🚌Police say a 36-year-old Ontario man took a bus while the driver w...
11/14/2025

Canadian man goes on a joyride with riders on board. 🚌

Police say a 36-year-old Ontario man took a bus while the driver was on break, drove it up the Mountain and made real stops with about 10 passengers riding. The bus was stopped 15 minutes later and the man was arrested.

Big news for burrito lovers on the Island! 🌯 Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a brand-new location at Westshore Town Ce...
11/12/2025

Big news for burrito lovers on the Island! 🌯

Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a brand-new location at Westshore Town Centre in Langford this fall! The fast-casual chain, known for its customizable tacos, burritos, and bowls, will take over a 2,500 sq. ft. spot between Shake It Bubble Tea and Romeo’s.

This will be Chipotle’s second Vancouver Island location, following the downtown Victoria restaurant that opened in 2024.

Craving a cozy escape? ☕️Meet the new Victoria Cocoa Cloud Latté—a tiramisu-inspired dream in a cup! Rich espresso, deca...
11/08/2025

Craving a cozy escape? ☕️

Meet the new Victoria Cocoa Cloud Latté—a tiramisu-inspired dream in a cup! Rich espresso, decadent cocoa, and a mascarpone-style cloud foam come together for pure bliss in every sip.

Whether you’re catching up with friends or just taking a moment for yourself, this one’s worth slowing down for.

Look up at the sky tonight ,Victoria! ✨The northern lights are set to shine bright tonight! An intense aurora is forecas...
11/06/2025

Look up at the sky tonight ,Victoria! ✨

The northern lights are set to shine bright tonight! An intense aurora is forecast across most of Canada. According to NOAA, a strong geomagnetic storm caused by multiple solar eruptions is triggering this rare nationwide display. Best viewing times would be late tonight November 6 into the the early hours of Friday, November 7. Find a dark spot, grab your camera, and get ready for the magic.

Smart move or too restrictive? 🤔 Canada’s tightening its immigration policies. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champa...
11/05/2025

Smart move or too restrictive? 🤔

Canada’s tightening its immigration policies. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced in Tuesday’s federal budget that the government will bring immigration levels down to “sustainable levels.”

This comes after months of changes to the international student program—from stricter living expense requirements ($22,895 a year) to delayed rules on post-graduation work permits.

Between January and June, Canada issued 70% fewer student permits compared to last year. The government says it’s trying to balance incoming students and workers with those whose permits are expiring in 2025 and 2026.

A B.C. business owner took BC Ferries to court. 🚢A Nanoose Bay business director claimed her company suffered financial ...
11/04/2025

A B.C. business owner took BC Ferries to court. 🚢

A Nanoose Bay business director claimed her company suffered financial losses because of unreliable ferry service and lack of Wi-Fi onboard. She sought $27,000 in damages, saying delays, cancellations, and poor internet cost her time and sales.

But the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed the case, ruling that BC Ferries isn’t legally required to provide Wi-Fi and didn’t breach its service terms. The tribunal capped her potential payout at $5,000, but even that was denied due to lack of evidence.

Orange coloured skies over Mt. Tolmie. 🧡 Photo: fotosbi0 / IG
11/04/2025

Orange coloured skies over Mt. Tolmie. 🧡

Photo: fotosbi0 / IG

Canada’s student visa rejections for India have soared. 📈 New government data reveals 74% of Indian student visa applica...
11/03/2025

Canada’s student visa rejections for India have soared. 📈

New government data reveals 74% of Indian student visa applications were rejected this August—a massive jump from 32% last year. The Canadian government has been tightening student visa limits for the second year in a row, citing efforts to curb fraud and control temporary migration.

In contrast, rejection rates for other international students were far lower—about 40% overall, and just 24% for Chinese applicants.

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