Business

Nations from Greece to the U.S. are facing unprecedented fiscal challenges largely driven by unsustainable government spending on public-sector wages and benefits that outstrip those in the private sector. Think Canada is immune? Think again.

Independent power producers, a climate scientist and an advocate for aboriginal development urged the B.C. government Wednesday to stick with B.C.'s plan to become self-sufficient in clean energy.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? BNI (Business Network International) is forming a new chapter in the Comox Valley and is looking for successful business owners with strong networking skills and a desire to increase their market share through referrals.

Summer Work Experience participants have enjoyed a summer full of molten silver, eclectic books, and yerba mate, as well as many other exciting and diverse work experiences.

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Unit 2 at 2440 Rosewall Cres. in Courtenay is no longer the sole home of The Yoga Studio on Rosewall. Beginning Sept. 12, the studio space will also be home to Toshikan Martial Arts and The Asana Room.

The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) has been recognized for its outstanding work in communications, the result of a new public relations program launched in 2010 to improve communication with airlines, passengers, employees, tenants and stakeholders.

B.C. voters have made their decision in the Harmonized Sales Tax referendum. Now, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging government to focus on a smooth and clearly communicated transition back to the PST/GST.

In the wake of the HST referendum, housing contractors hope B.C. consumers won't wait 18 months to spend on renovations and new homes.

Del Rio Academy of Hair and Esthetics offers courses in hairdressing, esthetics and nail technician, along with a professional hair studio and day spa. The academy is already growing, and this September, Del Rio is looking at hiring a full-time hairdressing instructor and a part-time esthetics and nail technician instructor because the academy is expanding to night classes in Courtenay.