Innovate BC and The BC Government Deliver Aquaculture Innovation Awards BRITISH COLUMBIA - On May 5, 2021 The BC government and Innovate BC will...
GREATER VICTORIA BUSINESS NEWS
BCREA: BC Government Proposes Changes to Real Estate Services Act Paving Path for Single Regulator
BRTISH COLUMBIA – On March 2, Bill 8: Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2021 was introduced in the BC Legislature. With its introduction, the BC Government’s intention to create a single financial...
Business Recovery Grant Program Extended
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The BC government has extended the deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program to ensure businesses have the time they need to apply. One of the main...
BCREA: COMMERCIAL INDICATOR REACHES HIGH IN Q4 2020
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) reached a new high since the start of the series in 1999. The CLI rose from 139 to 144 in the fourth quarter of 2020, representing the...
4 Need-To-Know Tips for Business Estate Planning
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Have you thought about what would happen to your business in the event of your sudden passing or becoming incapacitated? An estate plan will help protect your business, family and...
Lifetimer Boats Celebrates Forty Years
Making Some Of The Best Custom Boats In Canada, Eric Duncan And Team Have Proven They Have A Business Legacy Worth Honouring DUNCAN - You have to be doing something right to stay in business for...
CEWS and CERS Extension Announcement
Wage and Rent Subsidy Amounts to Remain Unchanged Through to June BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Government of Canada announced that it intends to extend the current rate structures for the Canada Emergency...
New Food Hubs To Strengthen Food Security On Vancouver Island
VICTORIA, COWICHAN VALLEY - Food and beverage producers will soon have more opportunities to grow their businesses while increasing food security with the development of three new food hubs...
Vancouver Island Residential Building Permits Rebound
VICTORIA – The total value of building permits issued on Vancouver Island slipped four per cent to $652.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 from $681.6 million the third quarter. Residential...
Victoria Foundation Distributes $300,000 to Local Non-Profits
VICTORIA – The Victoria Foundation distributed $307,000 of non-repayable capital to 16 local social purpose organizations, as part of the Government of Canada’s Investment Readiness Program (IRP)....
Dine & Sip Cowichan A Welcome Boost
COWICHAN VALLEY - The Duncan Cowichan Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Dine Cowichan Festival! Now in its 5th year, the 2021 program has been expanded to include wineries,...
Seaspan Adding New Battery System For Ferries
Seaspan Reliant Ferry Will Operate Blue Whale Battery Starting In Summer 2021 NANAIMO – Seaspan Ferries Corporation has reached an agreement with Corvus Energy for the first installation of...
Geeks on the Beach: Nice And Serious
Vancouver Island Web Agency Offers Multiple Services To Clients VICTORIA – Nice guys finish last? Jonathan Michaels, Chief Executive Officer and owner of Geeks on the Beach web agency doesn’t...
Bryan Burns Takes The Reins Of The Family Business Association Vancouver Island
Stepping Into His New Role, Bryan Burns Maintains A Clear-Eyed Vision To See Family Businesses Supported, Succeeding And Thriving VANCOUVER ISLAND - Bryan Burns relocated to Victoria almost two...
Safe Restart Funding Helps BC Ferries Address COVID-19 Impacts
BRITISH COLUMBIA – BC Ferries released its third quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to have a significant impact on the company’s...
Inspect More, Reduce Risk: Developing an Inspection Program for Municipal and Commercial Operations
VICTORIA - The inspection requirements for schools can be fairly extensive. Whether it’s inspecting equipment, playgrounds, fire extinguishers, filter changes, fire alarms, fire codes, etc. There is...
