News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Sebastien Pare
Sebastien Pare is pleased to announce he has moved his wealth management practice from a major bank-owned firm to join a team of independent wealth management professionals at Lighthouse Wealth Management, a division of iA Private Wealth Inc. Sebastien is excited to deliver even more value to his clients at his new firm. The team at Lighthouse Wealth Management is very pleased to bring on an Advisor with strong track history of success and a deep commitment to exceptional client service.
Bedrock Natural Stone is celebrating 40 years anniversary.
Erinn Pinkerton, has been named the recipient of the Chamber Award of Distinction at the 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards.
Dr. Daniel Vigo has been appointed by the Province as the Chief Scientific Advisor for Psychiatry, Toxic Drugs, and Concurrent Disorders in British Columbia.
Zoitsa Petropoulos has recently joined Engel & Volkers as Real Estate Advisor.
Cathy Tran is taking a new job at BC Cancer – Victoria as a Clinical Research and Trials Coordinator!
Marlon Murr
Marlon Murr, a Real Estate Advisor at Engel & Völkers, has been appointed to the 2024/2025 Federal Affairs Committee of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).
Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation, announced $6.1 million from the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund for Arbutus as part of a post-secondary computing infrastructure initiative.
Kelly Mann, the former President and CEO of the BC Games Society, has been inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
RFDM Solutions has joined the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA).
According to GoDaddy Venture Forward, British Columbia is home to the highest concentration of online microbusinesses in Canada, beating Ontario, which ranks in second place, and Alberta in third.
Harbour Air has officially launched scheduled service flight between Victoria and Salt Spring Island on June 1.
Wink Eyecare is opening its newest clinic in Victoria, making it the first LensCrafters affiliated optometry clinic in Canada.
The new Esquimalt Town Square building will house CFAX Radio, 107.3 Virgin FM, and CTV News Vancouver Island. Currently, they are located in a three-story structure at 1420 Broad St., across from Centennial Square and Victoria City Hall.
United Way Southern Vancouver Island is moving to its new location at 201 – 1405 Douglas St, Victoria, and will be fully operational at its new office on June 13.
Mint Health + Drugs has recently expanded its reach with the addition of a new location in Cordova Bay. This marks the pharmacy’s 18th location.
A new substance-use treatment facility and mental health resource centre is scheduled to open at 681 Allandale Road in Colwood later this year.
Uptown Shopping Centre has announced that they would be adding a pickleball court to their facilities, following in the steps of Crystal Gardens‘ indoor court and the new one in the West Shore region.
A new summer menu is available at LURE Restaurant & Bar, 100 Harbour Road, Victoria.
Central Barbers & Stylists has expanded its services and moved to Fort Street, close to Seed & Stone. The business was previously situated in the Bay Centre in downtown Victoria.
Orca Book Publishers is celebrating 40 years in business.
Stephen Jones, the chief executive of Flair Airlines, will be stepping down after nearly four years with the discount carrier.
Suzanne Simard
Suzanne Simard, UBC professor and creator of The Mother Tree Project, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Royal Roads University during spring convocation.
Construction work has started on the SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ (South Langford) Elementary School in South Langford, by Fine Drywall Ltd.
Eye Etiquette Optical Boutique in Langford, is celebrating its 17th anniversary.
Garrett Hartley and Joel Tyrrell, staff members of SeaFirst Insurance, recently participated in the Victoria Residential Builders Association Golf Tournament on May 29th at the Olympic View Golf Course.
GearBox has opened at the BoulderHouse parking lot (Langford Parkway).
The West Shore Parks & Recreation is hosting a BBQ Lunch at the JDF Golf Course, on June 14 – 16, put on by Island Culinary Services.
Due to the generous donations received at the Hungry Hearts gala this year, Our Place Society will be able to construct the inaugural Women’s Therapeutic Recovery Community (TRC) on Vancouver Island this coming fall.
Abstract Developments celebrated the groundbreaking of the six-story development at the intersection of Shelbourne Street and McRae Avenue.
Pinnacle Homes Group-eXp Realty is launching the Pacific Trilogy, a contemporary new development located at 304-815 Orono, Langford.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has announced in a press release that work has started on the Colquitz River Bridges in Saanich.
Parachute Ice Cream in Langford has extended its business hours, and is now opened until 10pm from Thursday to Saturday.
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s is hosting the Summer Social Series SPCC June Social on June 19 at 9829 Third Street, Sidney.
The District of Saanich’s 2023 Draft Annual Report is available for review and public input until Monday, June 24. Visit the Annual Report page to view the draft.
Presented by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art tells the tale of a forward-thinking family’s involvement with Indigenous and Canadian art. The highly anticipated show, which is organized and dispersed by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, will open to the public on June 29 and remain on display until October 27.
The Sooke Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Chamber Mixer on June 13 at Bad Dog Brewing Company.
Cascadia Seaweed is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year.
Taco Shell Sidney has officially opened at their new location at 2471 Beacon Ave.
Medix EMS has formed a partnership with Stryker Emergency Care to become the top retailer of Heartsine and Lifepack AED products and accessories.
The Esquimalt Farmers Market will run from June 17 to September 16 at George Park.
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