The British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) is encouraged and grateful today that the Province of BC has approved a temporary wholesale pricing model. Wholesale pricing will...
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VANCOUVER ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS
Island Communities Launch “Techisland” Website
VANCOUVER ISLAND – The best climate for growing ideas! With a common goal of developing a robust technology sector, eight communities working together as a part of the Vancouver Island Coast...
Half Of Small Businesses Now Fully Open
Half Of Small Businesses Now Fully Open:Most Open Province; Ontario Is Most Closed Half of small businesses are now fully open, but sales remain low, finds a new survey by the Canadian Federation of...
Sweden Forged A COVID-19 Path That Preserves Freedom
The Swedish Achievement In The Face Of International Panic Lies In Remaining True To Political Traditions And Democracy Much attention has been given to Sweden for its distinct approach to COVID-19...
Development Of The First Nation Business Development Association (FN BDA)
BC - While there are many Indigenous organizations both provincially and nationally that represent a variety of First Nation interests, there has not been an organization that represents and...
Local Meat Supply Increasing In Alberni Valley
More locally raised meat will be available for restaurants and retail outlets following provincial government efforts to establish a more resilient BC food system. The meat will be available in the...
Coastal Community’s Annual General Meeting Goes Virtual
Apart… but together. That’s one way to describe Coastal Community Credit Union’s (CCCU) well-attended AGM, which for the first time ever went virtual on Wednesday June 10th. In line with practicing...
Gustavson Brand Trust Shows Decline Of Consumer Trust
VICTORIA - The Gustavson Brand Trust study shows that faith in brands is on the decline, even as society becomes more reliant on certain services and products during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April,...
BC Housing Market Activity Shows Signs of Recovery in May
Victoria Residential Price Up 1.1 Per Cent Over Last Year The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,518 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple...
North Cowichan Initiates AAP For New RCMP Facility
NORTH COWICHAN – At their June 3 regular Council meeting, Council directed staff to initiate the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to obtain elector assent to borrow the funds required to construct...
Challenges Getting Canadians Back To Work
Small business owners are eager to get back to work, but face significant barriers hiring or recalling staff, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). To get Canada’s economy...
McPherson Cabinetry Continues To Serve BC In The Face Of Adversity
DUNCAN - Global pandemic has forced many businesses to rethink everything from staffing and production, to safety protocols and growth. Companies have adapted on the fly to keep themselves and...
North Island College Is Collaborating With The Kwiakah First Nation In Wild Kelp Bed Research
CAMPBELL RIVER - NIC’s Centre for Applied Research, Technology And Innovation (CARTI) is collaborating with the Kwiakah First Natio to conduct wild kelp bed research. Kwiakah First Nation is the...
Island West Coast Business News For May
A Freezer Trawler To Operate At Port Alberni Port Authority PORT ALBERNI Kevin Osberg opened Bike Wizard by Ozz on Gertrude Street at the beginning of April. Osberg provides repairs and bicycle...
Campbell River Movers and Shakers for May
CAMPBELL RIVER Erica Benson has begun her role as the new Health coordinator for the Strathcona Community Health Network. She began the role on March 30th and previously served as a public health...
Supporting The Small Business Community In Port Alberni
Our small business community has been hammered over the past year…the sport fishing constraints of last summer, the long forest industry strike, an interruption in our paper mill’s operations, and...