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Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Travellers to Greater Victoria spent a combined total of $1.9 billion last year
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U.S. fondue chain Melting Pot seeks B.C. franchisees

U.S. fondue chain Melting Pot seeks B.C. franchisees

Chain has nearly 100 locations, including one Canadian store in Edmonton
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Gastown pedestrian zone to return on weekends in summer 2025

Gastown pedestrian zone to return on weekends in summer 2025

Cordova will run in both directions during the pedestrian zone periods.
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Asian-visitor growth fuels bounce-back in B.C. tourism

Asian-visitor growth fuels bounce-back in B.C. tourism

Year-over-year growth in visitors to Canada through B.C. entry points from Asia towers over increases from other regions
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B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

Food and labour costs make for largest year-over-year drop in restaurant jobs in Canada.
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Maritime Museum, First Nations pitch $40M attraction for Victoria's Inner Harbour

Maritime Museum, First Nations pitch $40M attraction for Victoria's Inner Harbour

The floating structure would house a Lekwungen People’s welcome and exhibit centre illustrating how the Indigenous people used waterways for thousands of years before contact
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Vail Resorts cutting workforce in newly revealed plan

Vail Resorts cutting workforce in newly revealed plan

It’s not clear whether the cuts will impact Whistler Blackcomb
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Vancouver hospitality icon to stage comeback after restructuring

Vancouver hospitality icon to stage comeback after restructuring

Donnelly Group owns 11 Vancouver pubs, including Ballyhoo, Lamplighter and Three Brits, as well as five in Toronto
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Opinion: Misleading B.C. wildfire narratives hurting tourism

Opinion: Misleading B.C. wildfire narratives hurting tourism

Alarmist wildfire coverage leads to lost visitors and missed economic opportunities, tourism leaders warn
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More Richmond restaurants look to expand late-night liquor service

More Richmond restaurants look to expand late-night liquor service

Increasing trend of Richmond residents extending liquor service hours
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