News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island
NORTH ISLAND
NorthIsle Copper and Gold Inc. has announced an agreement with Paradigm Capital Inc. as the lead agent and sole bookrunner for a syndicate of agents, including Agentis Capital Markets Limited Partnership as co-lead agent. This agreement pertains to a private placement financing aiming for total proceeds of approximately $9,000,376. The financing will consist of up to 10,836,000 common shares qualifying as “flow-through shares” at a price of $0.646 per share, and up to 5,264,000 common shares at a price of $0.38 per share.
For the procurement of a centrifuge dewatering system at the Tsulquate wastewater treatment facility, the District of Port Hardy is soliciting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified suppliers. Contact Antonio Defreitas, Manager of Capital Projects, by November 21st to submit your EOI.
Kim Rutherford, a Staff Sergeant, was appointed Detachment Commander of Port Hardy.
CAMPBELL RIVER
Stonecroft Engineering is celebrating 35 years in business.
Broadstreet Properties is looking to hire a Marketing Project Coordinator in Campbell River.
The Rotary Club of Campbell River‘s 49th Rotary Live TV and Internet Auction is happening on November 22 – 23.
The Rotary Club of Campbell River has made a generous donation of $1500 to the Campbell River Shoebox Project.
COMOX VALLEY
Andy Everson
Andy Everson, a member of the K’ómoks First Nation, is the recipient of the 2024 Polygon Award in First Nations Art from the BC Achievement Foundation.
The Mount Washington Alpine Resort is opening on December 13th.
Acciano Development congratulates Brian Balfe and Cumberland Storage Works on the successful completion of their new project in the Bevan Industrial Lands! This innovative concept is gaining traction rapidly! Visit the website for more information on storage solutions and services.
ARTWRX Studio/Gallery, in collaboration with Morson Carson Wealth Counsel at Richardson Wealth, is set to host a networking event for the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce on November 28, 2024.
The Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation (CVHF) is delighted to announce that Susan Auchterlonie has been elected as the new Board President, succeeding Bill Anglin, and Sandy Dreger has been appointed as the new Vice President.
A large-scale restoration planting project was carried out by the City of Courtenay with the help of $7,500 in grant funding from the Community ReGreening Program of BC Hydro. This project restored habitat areas and increased tree canopy cover in various parts of Courtenay.
TOFINO – UCLUELET
All visitors from outside the West Coast region will be subject to a $10 flat-rate daily parking fee levied by the Ucluelet District.
The Tofino Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Business Support Roadshow on November 20th at Tin Wis Resort.
PORT ALBERNI
Inspector Kim Bruce has joined the Port Alberni RCMP as the detachment’s Officer in Charge.
Tashia Potter, owner of Sun Six Creative, is now offering a new line of photographic prints.
The Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) celebrated 40 years. NEDC Indigenous Financial Institution (IFI) providing developmental lending, business financing and support services to Aboriginal entrepreneurs on Vancouver Island.
The Harbour Quay Light-Up, coordinated by the Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley takes place November 29.
The Moonlight Madness shopping event in Port Alberni’s Uptown commercial area takes place November 20.
The Royal Canadian Legion branch #293 has made a donation to the Alberni Valley Hospice Society for the installation of a Handicap push button system for their community office doors.
Ritual Salon and Spa has opened for business inside a new location sharing space with Alberni Toyota.
The Port Alberni Port Authority is coordinating this year’s Sail Past event at the Harbour Quay.
The City of Port Alberni has issued a callout for Port Alberni-based Digital Creatives.
Western Nations in partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited has issued a Community Building Grant $8,445.88 for use by haahuupayak School to extend its school parking lot.
The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 2024 Business Excellence Awards finalists, which honour outstanding companies, executives, and institutions in the Alberni Valley. The Italian Hall, 4065 6th Ave., Port Alberni, will host the Gala on Friday, November 29, 2024. Full list of finalists here.
PARKSVILLE – QUALICUM BEACH
Oceanside Recreation Services has given the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association a Youth Grant for their youth basketball program.
The Jensen Centre, located at 132 Jensen Ave. E in Parksville will host the annual ‘Cookies, Carols and More’ event on December 7th.
The Society of Organized Services, 245 Hirst Ave., Parksville will host the Business After Business Event on November 28.
NANAIMO
Cathy Ray joins 4TVI as an Administrative Coordinator.
Barkley Project Group Ltd. celebrates 21 years in business.
Vanessa Craig, the director of Electoral Area B (Gabriola, DeCourcy, and Mudge Islands), was appointed by acclamation as chair of the Regional District of Nanaimo board.
The Vancouver Warriors have selected VEGAIN, a leading plant-based sports nutrition company, as its Preferred Supplement Partner for the 2024–2025 campaign.
Coastal Community Credit Union has been named one of British Columbia’s 2024 Best WorkplacesTM and has been recertified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.
Edo Japan (Edo), a franchise that is expanding rapidly throughout Canada, is celebrating its 45th anniversary by opening its 200th location. Since its founding in 1979 in Calgary, Alberta, Edo has been a successful distributor of teppanyaki-style Japanese food t o food courts and street-front malls across the country. Today, the company serves more than 11 million meals a year throughout the Prairies, British Columbia, and Ontario.
In partnership with Galactic Advisors, DataStream is offering free Level 1 Security Assessments and Penetration Testing for up to 5 Vancouver Island companies with 15 or more computers during the month of December. It includes: Level 1 Security Assessment: Identify vulnerabilities in your network and Penetration Testing: Simulate cyberattacks to test your defenses. Only 5 spots are available.
United Way British Columbia has earned a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025.
Vancouver Island University English Professor Neil Surkan has been appointed as the City of Nanaimo’s next Poet Laureate.
The ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc. is currently only accessible in Victoria, Metro Vancouver, and Kelowna, but in May 2023, the BC Passenger Transportation Board approved its operation throughout the province. The company is currently hiring drivers in preparation for its expansion outside of BC’s major cities beginning the following year.
Foresight Canada compiles a list of the 50 most investable cleantech ventures in Canada. British Columbia is home to 25 of the 50 companies, underscoring the province’s critical role in fostering innovation in the cleantech and climate tech sectors. See the complete list here.
PacifiCan is delivering $7.1 million in funding to support local innovative housing solutions across British Columbia through the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative.
The Canadian government’s commitment to economic growth included the announcement of funding for small craft harbours along the BC coast. Eighteen Pacific Region Harbours—nine on Vancouver Island, four on the Lower Mainland, two on the Sunshine Coast, two in the Gulf Islands, and one on the North Coast—will get major, vital infrastructure improvements thanks to a $32 million investment spread over three years.
LADYSMITH – CHEMAINUS
The Chemainus Theatre’s Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley holiday play will run from November 22 to December 22.
Urban Legends Salon and Spa celebrated their 20th anniversary on November 8th.
MYSTIQUE Always Something New recently held its grand opening in Chemainus at 9772 Willow Street.
Adam McClymont‘s Blake’s Fish & Chips opened at Chemainus Public Market on November 16.
COWICHAN – DUNCAN
Michelle Staples
Michelle Staples has been selected as the next chair of the Island Coastal Economic Trust board of directors.
Eric Skoretz and Deidre Huestis have acquired Mill Bay Pharmasave, located at 2720 Mill Bay Rd.
Norm Jackson, the head professional of Cowichan Golf Club, has been named the 2024 PGA of B.C. Dunc Sutherland Distinguished Service Award recipient.
The Cowichan Valley School District has named Jeff Rowan as its temporary superintendent, effective November 18.
Voyage Liquor Merchants has purchased the Thrifty Foods liquor store situated in the Mill Bay Shopping Centre.
Taking place from November 12 to December 22, the Home Depot store on Drinkwater Road has teamed up with Cowichan Valley Youth Services to raise money for local youth who are vulnerable, including those who are at risk of homelessness and experiencing housing insecurity. Donations can be made in-store or online at OrangeDoorProject.ca.
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