News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Terry Gunning
Terry Gunning has been appointed as the new board head of the South Island Prosperity Partnership.
Carrie Koperski joined Mathews Dinsdale as an Associate in the Victoria office.
WestJet Encore is celebrating its 11th anniversary.
Dr. Karolina Valente, Asees Kaur, and the entire team at VoxCell BioInnovation have won the Collision Conf Pitch competition held in Toronto.
The Royal Victoria Marathon has sold out of its marathon distance, and spots for the half marathon, 8K, 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run are selling quickly. The event brings thousands of tourists to Victoria each Thanksgiving weekend and is known worldwide as a premier marathon event.
Sean Provencher, a licensed Realtor, has recently joined the team at RE/MAX Camosun.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Victoria Film Festival, Rosehips Midwifery, AshmeadLaw, VPBC Consulting Inc., Solucore Inc., Heart to Home Meals Canada, Tsartlip Group of Companies and VI Plant Shop.
The Victoria Cool Aid Society and BC Housing have partnered to officially open a new five-story building at 953 Balmoral St., which houses 56 supportive housing units.
BC Hydro has recently announced new rebates for the installation of battery-storage systems and rooftop solar panels, which could save homeowners up to $10,000.
Resilient Women In Business Organization is excited to announce the upcoming launch of their 10th city, Victoria.
Candace Laing
Candace Laing has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
A bylaw authorising the borrowing of up to $168.9 million to replace the Crystal Pool has received unanimous support from the Victoria council.
The estate of the late Susan Bagley Bloom, an environmental philanthropist, conservationist, and longtime Salt Spring Island resident, and the Bloom Canadian Alter Ego Trust 2020 made the largest donation in the university’s history, giving Royal Roads University two acreages on Salt Spring Island. The gift is valued at over $9.9 million.
The 35th anniversary of the TD Art Gallery Paint-In will take place on July 20 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV).
Westcastle International Academy (WIA) in Victoria has become a partner of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC as part of the Whitecaps FC BMO Academy System.
A Canadian registered aircraft, MSN 791 (also known as 613), with livery and structure designed by Regent Aircraft Services Inc., has been launched by Harbour Air.
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster has launched a new initiative called Building Bridges to accelerate the marine industry’s embrace of AI.
Firehouse Subs is set to open its first location at Colwood’s Colwood Corners retail plaza on the West Shore.
Magnolia Hotel & Spa‘s The Courtney Room has been named YAM Magazine 2024 Restaurant of the Year.
Pacific Opera returns to summer with Open Air: A Summer Festival of Music from August 1–5. Pacific Opera will perform free Pop Up Opera events in parks and public locations across the Capital Regional District for five days. On Thursday, August 1 at 8:00 pm, Pacific Opera and the Victoria Symphony will perform at The Butchart Gardens (concert included with Gardens entry), followed by a free concert in Beacon Hill Park’s Cameron Bandshell on Saturday, August 3 with family-friendly activities.
The 18th Annual ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit is scheduled on October 23 and 24, at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo.
Greg Robinson has been appointed as the new Vice President of Sales for Velocity Truck Centre, Canada.
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, a farm-based cidery located on the Saanich Peninsula, has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Courtney Evans celebrates 5 years with Galaxy RV as Warranty Manager.
Jacklyn Evans recently celebrated her 22 years with SEAPARC.
Vancouver Island’s longest-running juried fine art show, the Sooke Fine Art Show, is celebrating its 38 years.
Aysha Romanchouk has joined the Amazon PXT Canada Team as an HRBP, and she will be in charge of the Sidney Amazon Logistics facility.
On August 17, the Sidney Sidewalk Sale will be back with a range of activities, including live music on Fourth Street, a picture booth at the Sidney Pier Hotel, face painting at Buddies Toys, and lawn games to enjoy in Beacon Park.
Smør Scandinavian Bakery is opening its doors on July 25 at 2376 Bevan Ave., in Sidney.
A pottery sale will be held on July 19 at the Centennial Centre for Arts, Culture & Community, located at 2805 Carlow Road, by West Shore Parks & Recreation.
Red Cedar Chiropractic is celebrating their 1 year anniversary. They can be found at 2840 Peatt Road, #211 in Langford.
On June 25, 2024, Ina Motors Ltd. and Ina Auto Service Center Ltd. respectively made assignments into bankruptcy, with BDO Canada Limited as Trustee. On July 4, 2024, Ina Marine Ltd. made an assignment into bankruptcy with BDO Canada Limited as Trustee. Ina Motors Ltd. was a used car dealership, Ina Auto Service Center Ltd. was an auto service center, and Ina Marine was a marine parts retailer. All three companies were operating in Victoria.
Pepper’s Foods is hosting their 13th annual Local Island Showcase this Thursday, July 18th, from 10am to 2pm. The event will host more than 40 vendors and Greater Victoria local businesses who will be handing out samples to hundreds of customers. The showcase will also feature gift bag giveaways, and Pepper’s Foods is offering 10% off customers’ grocery bills.
BC Air Guard, a 100% Indigenous-owned business, is shifting their services from drone training and flight school to operations 7 years after their incorporation in 2017. They will remain as an airborne surveillance provider supporting our local ocean economy, but the company – rebranded with a new logo in 2024 – will now be primarily focused on the management and operations of new SENSOR SeaWatcher Label engaged navigational aid systems.
Congratulations to Prince of Whales Whale Watching who has been recognized in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024 as the Best Experience in Canada. The award honours businesses who have consistently earned above-and-beyond reviews and genuine feedback from visitors over the last year. A Taste of Victoria Food Tours and Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours were also honoured among the top 10 experiences in Canada, meaning all three of these Greater Victoria businesses are placed in Tripadvisor’s top 10% of worldwide listings.
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