VICTORIA - The Victoria Foundation has awarded $525,000 in funding to 18 organizations as part of the Investment Readiness Program. The Investment Readiness Program supports social purpose...
GREATER VICTORIA BUSINESS NEWS
Harvesting the Power of Canada-U.S. Collaboration
BRITISH COLUMBIA - An array of new prospects and obstacles rest at our bilateral doorstep as we embark on the greatest economic feat of the next two decades – the transition to a low carbon economy...
West Shore Chamber: The Business of Non-Profits
WEST SHORE - In February, the WestShore Chamber completed a four-month cohort-based learning program called Thriving Non-Profits. Offered by Scale Collaborative, in our region this program is...
Stable Resourcing for Sports Tourism Catalyzes Return of Sports Awards
VICTORIA - Earlier this month, a sold-out audience gathered at Government House to celebrate the achievements of local athletes, teams, coaches and volunteers at the Greater Victoria Sports Awards....
Spring Brings Renewal and Opportunities to Address Challenges
GREATER VICTORIA - Spring has returned to southern Vancouver Island! The Victoria Chamber was proud to usher in the new season with the 48th annual Flower Count. This evolving tradition began as a...
BCREA Announces New Board of Directors for 2023-2024
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) is pleased to announce that Victoria realtor Darren Close has been elected as its 2023-2024 Chair at the BCREA Annual General...
March 2023 Capital Region Commercial Real Estate Report
Sponsored by By Mike Kozakowski of Citified.ca ESQUIMALT Abstract Developments has unveiled two curated pre-sale collections ahead of a construction launch for Central Block, the...
People, Products Drive P&R Truck Centre Forward
Western Star, Freightliner Dealer Earns Automotive Business of the Year Award VICTORIA – A great team and a pair of top-end brands drove P&R Truck Centre to the Automotive Business of the Year...
NEXUS Airport Enrolment Centres to Reopen
OTTAWA - The CBSA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will reopen all NEXUS enrolment centres in Canadian airports by Spring 2023. This will both expand the program's capacity and help the...
WeCommerce Reports Fourth Quarter Results
VICTORIA - WeCommerce Holdings Ltd. (TSXV: WE), a provider of ecommerce enablement software and tools for merchants, announced its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended...
CPABC: Building Investment Strong in 2022, But High Inflation and Interest Rates Weaken Outlook
BRITISH COLUMBIA – According to BC Check-Up: Invest, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on investment trends across the province, there were...
WestJet Cargo Receives Transport Canada Approval
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Approval signals bright future for WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group as dedicated freighters prepare for takeoff with first departure set for April 22, 2023 WestJet Cargo announced...
Fortis Customers Will See a Reduction in Gas Rates
BRITISH COLUMBIA - FortisBC Energy Inc. has received approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to decrease the cost of gas rates for all of its customers until June 30, 2023. As...
Greater Victoria Becomes First Canadian Urban Destination To Earn Biosphere Certification
Globally Respected Sustainability Certification A Major Step Forward For Visitor Economy VICTORIA – Destination Greater Victoria (DGV) and its members celebrated receiving the Responsible Tourism...
New Long Term Care Home Coming to Colwood
VICTORIA - More long-term care beds are coming for people living throughout the Greater Victoria area as Island Health prepares to build a new care home in the Westshore. The three-story facility...
Digital Media Tax Credit Extended Another Five Years
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Close to 250 companies in BC will be helped with the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit according to Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. As...
