News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Rory Kulmala
Rory Kulmala has officially joined the Greater Victoria Housing Society Board of Directors.
Leah Mack has joined Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP as new partner.
Dave Hasek, MSc, RPBio, has joined the Active Earth team at the Victoria office as a Senior Biologist.
Victoria has been recognized as one of the best cities globally for Gen Z relocation, as reported by Remitley.
Destination Greater Victoria presented the Miracle Award to hotelier Reid James, renowned for his decades of service at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Robert Bettauer, CEO of the Pacific Institute for Sport Education, was awarded the Life Member Award.
Shadynn Smid has officially signed a professional contract with the Vancouver Bandits, set to compete this summer in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
InnVest Hotels, has expanded into the Victoria market following the acquisition of Hotel Grand Pacific.
The Victoria Airport Towneplace Suites by Marriott, located on Beacon Avenue West at Stirling Way, is preparing to celebrate its grand opening next to the Victoria International Airport.
Beacon Community Services announced that it has officially acquired Parry Place, an assisted living residence serving seniors in the James Bay community, from the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC).
Butler Concrete & Aggregate Ltd. has officially relocated its head office to #201–4420 Chatterton Way. The move, completed on March 27, marks a new chapter for the company as it transitions from its former Enterprise Crescent address.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Verve Recruitment Group, South Island Mechanical Ltd., Be A Good Human Cleaning Service, and Entreflow Consulting Group.
The exhibition “From Brush to Block: Paintings and Prints by Imao Keinen and Kono Bairei” will be on display at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria from May 16th to October 11th. The show is organized by Dr. Heng Wu, the curator of Asian art at the AGGV. The intimate and frequently neglected connection between painting and printmaking is the subject of this exhibition, which also showcases recent additions to the AGGV collection.
Engaged HR, BC’s leading HR firm, is excited to announce the return of the most groundbreaking HR event for its 8th year! This event showcases dynamic speakers and quick-paced discussions, bringing together a vibrant group of dedicated leaders to spark meaningful conversations and challenge the status quo. DisruptHR is set for May 27 at the Victoria Conference Centre.
CookieNana’s Bakery operated by baker Alexa Matthews, was established earlier this year and has already made a significant impact in Victoria.
Dance Victoria marks its 30th anniversary this year.
Tilley Victoria is now open at Market Square, Victoria.
TEKsystems is set to expand into Victoria, with a new office opening in the downtown area soon.
Aisling Smyth
Aisling Smyth, an audiologist, has opened the Sound Audiology Clinic at #307-1095 McKenzie Ave. in Saanich.
The WestShore Chamber of Commerce is having a Platinum Party celebrating its 70th anniversary on May 21st at the Emporia, located at 107-737 Goldstream Ave in Langford. Tickets available on their website.
BGC South Vancouver Island is launching a new Pre-K Program at both the Harbourside Club in Esquimalt and the SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Treehouse Club in Langford.
Evolve electric bikes and scooters are now available for rent all across Colwood, including at Royal Roads University.
Chris Boggs and Theresa Boggs are preparing the official opening of their family-owned wine establishment in Sooke.
The Juan de Fuca Trail is set to fully reopen for hiking and backcountry camping this summer following extensive repairs costing nearly $1 million.
The Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society is seeking new partners and a location for their proposed $40 million arts centre on the West Shore.
The Sooke Paddle Battle pickleball tournament is back for its second year, taking place on May 23-24 at the SEAPARC Recreation Centre, located at 2168 Phillips Rd.
Daniel’s Market BC won the Outstanding Independent Convenience Store award from Convenience Store News Canada & Octane.
Marakai is now open in Colwood
Construction began on April 20 at 1776/1900 Glamorgan Rd. in the District of North Saanich, marking the start of a shared-use Harvest Hub facility. This facility will provide space and equipment storage for local farmers, producers, and food processors to process and distribute food grown on the Peninsula.
A development permit for a new 21-story rental tower to be constructed on the site of the four-story apartment buildings at 1340 Sussex St. and 1337 Saunder St. was unanimously approved by Esquimalt council this week.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony with local officials and contractors took place last week at the $102-million, two-building complex on at 856 Esquimalt Rd., which is currently 98 per cent full.
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