Tourism Industry Bolstered Through Destination Development
Fifty-four new tourism projects throughout B.C., including 3 in the Cowichan region, are receiving funding under the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program’s (CERIP) destination development stream.
Low-wage Earners Hit Hardest by Pandemic Job Market
The January report, written by CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal, used Statistics Canada data on the pandemic's impact on below-average wages. The pandemic is "a service-oriented crisis and that sector is populated by low-paying jobs," Tal said.
More Forestry Industry Acquisitions Expected in 2021
Lumber prices broke records in September and again in February, inching towards US$1,000 per board feet for the first time. With forestry companies reporting some record profits, it means they are in a position to either go on a buying spree or become targets for acquisition.
Mount Cain Gets Grant Funding to Construct New Day Lodge
People living in rural B.C. communities will soon benefit from grant funding that will support new jobs and economic opportunities to help them recover from the impacts of COVID-19. One of those rural areas is Mount Cain. The North Island ski hill has been awarded $874,000 to construct a new day lodge to house services and support move to summer operations.
Port of Nanaimo and DP World Sign 50 Year Shipping Operations Agreement
The agreement is “an important first step” in planned terminal expansion, the release notes. The project is currently estimated at $105 million, funded through a mix of public and private investment that includes a $46.2-million federal contribution through the national trade corridors fund and $15 million from the province as a part of B.C.’s economic recovery plan.
Expanded Camping Announced for Pacheedaht Campground
Campers will have more places to pitch their tents at the Pacheedaht Campground in Port Renfrew this summer. The $1-million project is part of the B.C. Rural Economic Recovery program grants announced earlier this week..
Job Opportunities
A quick peek at who's hiring in the Cowichan Valley
What's The Actual Risk of Telling a Little White Lie on Your Resume?
Why do people lie on their resumes?
These lapses occur for several reasons. For one, the market has become much more competitive. The most common explanation given for lying is that the candidate “was unemployed for a long period of time.” With the job market so competitive, applicants may feel they don’t have a chance at the brass ring unless their submission has everything the hiring company is looking for.
