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Two friends start cocktail infusion business after COVID job losses

Two friends start cocktail infusion business after COVID job losses

North Vancouver's Monique Zizzy and Squamish's Karen Hope make a major pivot amid pandemic
Furniture prices expected to jump as tariff of up to 295.9% imposed on some products

Furniture prices expected to jump as tariff of up to 295.9% imposed on some products

Love Dodd, owner of Victoria-based Dodd’s Furniture, said there may well be good reason for the tariffs, but to enforce them without warning and at such high levels will sting both companies and consumers.
Major institutions are betting on Bitcoin. Here’s why you should too

Major institutions are betting on Bitcoin. Here’s why you should too

Institutions are now feeling more confident about bitcoin than ever
How are Squamish hotels surviving COVID-19?

How are Squamish hotels surviving COVID-19?

It isn't easy, but local hotels are somewhat isolated from the shockwaves hitting the rest of the province from the coronavirus, say Squamish hoteliers.
Squamish businesses crack the Top 5 for Small Business BC nominations

Squamish businesses crack the Top 5 for Small Business BC nominations

Sḵwálwen Botanicals and Chiwis Kiwi Chips are runners-up in their respective categories.
Squamish restaurant takes a Top-100 place in Yelp’s ‘Best of Canada’ list for 2021

Squamish restaurant takes a Top-100 place in Yelp’s ‘Best of Canada’ list for 2021

Saha Eatery ranks 34 out of 100 in the annual list, drawn from the Yelp community’s feedback.
District of Squamish officially adopts 2021 budget

District of Squamish officially adopts 2021 budget

Tax revenue will increase by 6.5%, which may be offset by growth.
Squamish falls from first to 35th place in BCBusiness rankings

Squamish falls from first to 35th place in BCBusiness rankings

Langford, a newcomer to the list, has become the top-ranked community in terms of resilience.
Squeezed retailers may liquidate or merge

Squeezed retailers may liquidate or merge

Savvy, nimble operators could find opportunities amidst pandemic carnage that are impossible to resist
Indigenous Tourism BC crafts new plan to help businesses survive the pandemic

Indigenous Tourism BC crafts new plan to help businesses survive the pandemic

Indigenous Tourism BC has announced a three-year strategy to help hundreds of businesses get through the pandemic.