2024 Marks 20 Years of Dine Around and Stay in Town Promotion in Victoria
VICTORIA – One of Greater Victoria’s favourite food festivals returns in 2024, providing locals and visitors alike an opportunity to enjoy the region’s world-class culinary scene and make a night of...
CFIB: Labour Shortages Cost Canadian Small Businesses Over $38 Billion in Lost Revenue Opportunities
OTTAWA – Small businesses in Canada missed over $38 billion in revenue opportunities last year because they had to turn down or postpone contracts or sales due to labour shortages, finds a new...
BCREA: Q3′ 2023 Canadian Economic Growth Stats
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian real GDP rose 0.1 per cent from the prior month in September, following contractions in the prior three months. Manufacturing jumped 0.9 per cent in September as...
2024 TOURISM BUSINESS PLAN BUILDS ON A SUCCESSFUL 2023
VICTORIA - 2023 has been a remarkable year for Destination Greater Victoria (DGV) and our region’s visitor economy. Among our many achievements are being voted the No. 1 city in the world by Conde...
BC Chamber Survey: Need People? Hire Youth with Disabilities
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Calling all employers! Young people (aged 15-30) with disabilities want to work, yet they remain an under-utilized part of the labour force. In 2022, CanAssist at the University...
Judges Announced for 2024 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards
NANAIMO – The Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo is set to host the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards on February 1st, 2024, marking the 23rd year of the event. This year holds...
