News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
Jessica Berglund
VICTORIA – Jessica Berglund has been named the next chief civilian director of the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia.
Sandra Richardson, CEO of the Victoria Foundation, and Patrick Kelly, Indigenous Cultural Advisor, have been presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medals, as recommended by the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
Dale Douglas and Murray Steward were honoured with the Medal of Good Citizenship for their exceptional leadership over the past 25 years with the Golf for Kids Charity Golf Tournament. This remarkable event has successfully raised over $10.7 million for various children’s charities.
Gabe Lord, co-founder and CEO of Operation Bitcoin, a nonprofit that educates, builds communities, and develops skills for combat veterans, will be present at a Bitcoin Education Event at the Crystal Garden in Victoria on September 28th.
VIATEC (Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council) invites the entire Victoria community to join the Summer Tech-Together on August 23, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Dr, Saanichton. This fun-filled afternoon offers something for everyone. Bring the kids, enjoy a BBQ, ride the trains, and participate in the Geek Olympics. The event is free, and food and drinks will be available for purchase on location. For more information, visit here.
Matt Korchmar has been hired as the goaltender development coach for the Victoria Grizzlies.
Erin Glazier, a very knowledgeable and experienced Commercial Realtor, has joined NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc.
WA Architects is pleased to announce two new Associates – Arturo Enriquez (Vancouver) and Chris Fryling (Victoria). Their dedication and passion for their craft makes them the perfect candidates for this exciting new chapter in their careers with WA.
Cart Rentals, a company that recently expanded its operations, will be introducing street-legal electric golf carts to Victoria next spring.
Kinetic Construction marked the completion and inauguration of Burnaby Firehall No.4, one of numerous Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) initiatives for the City of Burnaby, on July 20th.
Jeremy Loveday
Jeremy Loveday has been promoted to Executive Director, Public Affairs, Destination Stewardship and Sustainability at Destination Greater Victoria.
Acera Insurance has been awarded the Spirit Award by United Way Southern Vancouver Island.
An organization dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs, W Venture, has recently introduced a program called W Venture Growth. This initiative aims to assist women-led tech companies in B.C. in achieving rapid and sustainable growth.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members Life in Motion Osteopathy & Wellness Centre, Mint Health + Drugs, Lindsay Katschke, LYNK Web Design & Marketing, New Wave Real Estate, DermaLight Clinic, Low Key Dog Walks and What’s Good YYJ.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is hosting its August Emerge Mini-Connector at Iron & Wood Golf Simulators on August 15.
The Mustard Seed Street Church and the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to encourage businesses to contribute to the Mustard Seed’s summer campaign, “Hunger Doesn’t Go on Vacation. Neither Do we.”
Applications for the Collaboration Stream of the Victoria Foundation‘s 2024 Community Grants program will be accepted from September 10th to October 3rd, 2024.
Amica Senior Lifestyles is currently seeking a Regional Director to provide support to its residences in BC.
Victoria-based Continuum Architecture has applied for a development permit with variance to convert 2900 Douglas Street, formerly Ricky’s All Day Grill, into a showroom and offices for Standard Furniture.
Stillpoint Community Acupuncture Clinic celebrates its 13th anniversary.
The renowned Island View Mini Golf course has been acquired by new owners.
Northam Beverages, the leading alcoholic beverage brand inventor in BC, has recently unveiled a bold and innovative collection of BC’s most beloved brands in non-alcoholic and de-alcoholized versions: Hey Y’all!, Lonetree dry cider, Cabrón tequila, and Lumette.
Helen Campbell and Bill Erving of Saanich have been recognized with the Medal of Good Citizenship for their dedication to agriculture and youth development.
Pickleball players have petitioned the B.C. Supreme Court to appeal a North Saanich council vote that closed the Wain Park courts in May to reopen popular outdoor courts.
Wes-Tech Irrigation Systems Ltd. is having a Huge Clearance Event at its Langford branch at 893 Van Isle Way, from August 6 -16.
Kurry King, located at 2745 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, #137, Langford, is planning to start a South Indian tiffin service.
The newly established Red Barn Market will be joined by new merchants at the Sandown Shopping Centre in North Saanich, including a Dollarama dollar store and Firehouse Subs restaurant.
King’s Auto Sales Ltd. and Affordable Auto Repair, currently located at 2651 Sooke Rd and Affordable Auto Repair at #101 931 Dunford Ave., announce their upcoming move to a new, permanent location at the intersection of Leigh Rd and Langford Pkwy, set to open in summer 2025.
The Sooke Harbour House will open again at the end of August after 4 years! Under the pioneering farm–to–table ethos of its previous owners, Sinclair and Frederique Philip, Sooke Harbour House became the stomping grounds for A–list celebs and chefs alike. Now, after a four–year renovation, the legendary 28–room inn and its 64–seat dining room have been reimagined, with chef Melissa Craig and André Saint–Jacques as operating partners. Sooke Harbour House has about 100 employees, with the majority living in Sooke.
Mary Brown‘s soon-to-open Colwood location, at 1901 Sooke Road, is currently accepting applications for available positions
The Sooke School District, Hulitan Family & Community Services Society, and the Government of British Columbia are partnering to build a new childcare centre in Colwood in September.
The ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund and the federal Child Care Infrastructure Fund have selected Hans Helgesen Elementary School to serve as the site of a new child care centre, providing 56 new spaces.
Cottons and Blues celebrates their 45th anniversary.
SeaFirst Insurance is looking to hire a Branch Manager in Sidney.
Ellis Don Corporation was granted a $10.1 million design contract for a new housing complex with 480 rooms during a visit by National Defence Minister Bill Blair to Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. The total cost of design and construction will be approximately $165 million.
Nine new affordable daycare centres are opening shortly in British Columbia. Three of these centres, located on the West Shore in Colwood, Metchosin, and Langford, will serve 105 children.
Royal Roads University opened its Indigenous medicine garden to teach students and community members about Lekwungen-speaking peoples’ ancient plants.
The Sequoia Community Acupuncture clinic in Langford has announced a month-long food drive throughout August to benefit the Goldstream Food Bank.
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