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Top 7 Ways to Boost Employee Morale in the Summer

Don’t fight the allure of summer — work with it. To boost employee morale, celebrate your company culture and reward your employees, consider bringing a little...

Pet Pampering is a Growing Business

Canadians love their pets. Just look at the pet salons, pet hotels, gourmet pet treat bakeries and pet fashion boutiques popping up across the...

How Couples Survive and Thrive in Business

Douglas talks to five dynamic couples who have succeeded at building top-tier careers and businesses without ever losing sight of their relationships with each...
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Category 12 Brews it with Science

The Challenge: Create a Northwest craft brewery experience with an on-site taproom serving “big beers.” The Back Story: Category 12 was founded by Michael and...

Growing Coffee Culture Gives Victoria a Caffeinated Boost

If you want to learn about coffee in Victoria,  Sam Jones, founder of 2% Jazz, is a key person to talk to. Jones has...
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Food Eco District Opens Culinary Garden

A downtown parking lot has been transformed into a welcoming community green space, where local restaurants can grow produce for their menus. It’s part of...
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Silk Road Innovation Changes the Way We Drink Tea

To celebrate the local and online launch, Silk Road will feature samples of the new product at its Government St. and Victoria Public Market...
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Media Matters at the Victoria Film Fest

If content is king, then convenience is queen. That was one of the big takeaways from the Victoria Film Festival’s (VFF) opening Springboard talk...
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Why Mediation Should Be in Your Business’s Tool Kit

  When two co-workers refuse to talk each other it can negatively impact a business, no matter what industry it’s in. If it’s in a...
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Why the World Loves Canadian Whisky

If you think single-malt and scotch when you hear whisky, you may be surprised to learn that worldwide export sales of Canadian whisky were...