News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Navid Sariolghalam
Navid Sariolghalam has joined the Inn at Laurel Point team as General Manager and Managing Director. With more than 40 years of experience in the hotel business, Navid has held positions in senior leadership and guest services at hotels across Canada.
Jon Salon has joined the BCI Private Equity team as Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Healthcare.
Eric Denhoff has been appointed to the Board of Directors of West Moberly Corporate Alliance.
Dr. Megan Wieser has joined the team at Elk Lake Veterinary Hospital.
Don Frazer celebrates 30 years with Commissionaires Victoria, the Islands & Yukon.
Sean Bourquin and Full On Lighting from Victoria have advanced to Round 3 of the 24th Annual New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC.
On Friday, July 12, 2024, Cindicates will throw an exclusive party at the Summit Rooftop, 838 Fort Street, to commemorate Cuboh‘s successful exit and its exciting new chapter with ChowNow.
BarBurrito Restaurants Inc. had significant growth and expansion in June, adding eight new locations across Canada, including one at 345 Latoria Boulevard in Victoria’s Colwood Royal Bay.
Clinic 805, located in The Parkside Hotel & Spa in Victoria, is celebrating 15 years in business this year.
A USV Pilot Internship program is offered for 12 months at Open Ocean Robotics in Victoria.
Enterprise Canada is pleased to announce the addition of On Side Restoration Services Ltd., the premier Canadian-owned restoration company with locations in Victoria, to its membership.
Islands Trust in Victoria is searching for its next Chief Administrative Officer.
The Malahat Bungalow Motel hits the market for just under $2.9 million.
The iconic Dutch Bakery building on Fort Street’s 700 block is up for sale, with a $2.55 million asking price.
The University of Victoria announced the opening of the Health Core’s new laboratory space, which had an open house on June 27th.
The Greater Victoria Volunteer Society has received a $1,500 donation from Elements Casino Victoria to assist them with their initiatives.
The Lily, a 56-unit supportive housing facility, has finished construction in the North Park neighbourhood of the City of Victoria, located along the 900-block of Balmoral Road.
After more than eight years in operation, BOHO Tribe, a retailer of holistic and alternative health and spirituality products, will be closing its doors in downtown Victoria.
Straight Ahead Commercial Driver Training is now accepting students for Class 3 lessons with instructor Cory Truscott.
Vancouver Island’s Shelter Point Distillery has won Single Malt Whisky Of The Year at the Bartender Spirits Awards the premier spirits competition judged by bartenders in the world. The distillery’s Ripple Rock single malt was also awarded a Gold medal – a coveted accolade that honours the finest products in the industry.
Atlas Junk Removal Inc. is now providing roll-off bin rentals — dropped by Atlas, consumers fill it, and Atlas collects it. This product is ideal for a variety of applications, including estate clearouts, renovation projects, yard cleanups, and more.
Victoria Digital Marketing proudly offers free website audits to best recommend how to stand out in the digital landscape.
FortisBC Inc.‘s charging stations are offering public electric vehicle rapid charging service at an energy-based tariff of $0.39 per kWh, authorized by the British Columbia Utilities Commission. By October 1, 2024, the permissioned energy-based rate will take the place of the current time-based pricing.
Three outstanding Camosun students earned the Greater Victoria Police Foundation (GVPF)’s inaugural Criminal Justice award last week for their community involvement, leadership, and mentorship. Saverina Covello, Christie Robbins, and Crystal Urlacher, studying criminal justice at Camosun’s School of Arts and Science received $2,500 from GVPF. In Victoria, they volunteer with Cool Aid, Our Place, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Indigenous organizations that serve lawbreakers, the homeless, and addicts and mental health patients.
The second round of grantees for the BC Maritime Industries Infrastructure Modernization and Expansion Grant Program, which is supported by the Province of British Columbia, has been announced by the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI). The recipients include: Arrow Transportation Systems Inc., Bracewell Marine Group Ltd., Bridgeview Marine Group Ltd., GCRD Holdings Ltd., Interior Marine Construction Ltd & Leopold Developments Ltd., Ocean Pacific Marine Store & Boatyard, Ocean Performance Technologies Inc., Reed Point Marina Ltd. & CT Inlet Marine, Repairs Inc., Ripple Rock Repairs Ltd. (Jussi Narhi), Shearwater Resort LLP, Shelter Island Marina Inc., Van Isle Marina Co. Ltd., Vector Yacht Services Ltd., Seaspan ULC Victoria Shipyards Co. Ltd., and West Coast Launch Ltd.
Arlene Jenkins
Arlene Jenkins has been hired as the new Customer Service Representative at Innov8 Digital Solutions.
Red Cedar Chiropractic, located at 2840 Peatt Road, #211, Langford, is celebrating one year in business.
Red Dove Developments Ltd. has completed phase 1 of Harvest Ridge in Central Saanich.
The new Provincial Distribution Centre in Colwood is now under construction and is expected to be finished by spring of 2025. It will serve as a 25-year growth hub for BC Transit and is being managed by Omicron Canada Inc.
A new multi-use sports box facility is being developed at Centennial Park in Central Saanich, near Hovey Road at Wallace Drive, by the Capital Regional District.
A former bingo hall on Saanich’s Burnside Road near Tillicum Road will be transformed into 242 flats with shop space for rent. Ovis Group, Stratosphere Properties and Ironclad Developments are collaborating on what will be one of Saanich’s biggest new-build housing projects.
The store Fatburger at Belmont Market reopened on June 22, following a fire that had previously closed it in November.
The Sooke Community Hall hosts Bingo, a monthly event put on by the Sooke Region Communities Health Network, on the first Tuesday of each month.
An Open Mike event will be held at the Sooke Oceanside Brewery, 6871 Sooke Rd., on July 4 and 11.
Cascadia Seaweed has worked with Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd., on their innovative spirit, the Canadian Peated Single Malt Whisky, which marks the expansion of ‘The Peat Project’.
Anytime Fitness has officially moved to 2245 James White Blvd., the previous location of Peninsula Fitness Club.
Refire Kitchen‘s Sidney location is now open at 2372 Beacon Avenue.
The Langford location of Fairway Market, located in the Westshore Centre, will be shutting down in approximately two weeks.
ANAVETS in Canada is celebrating 75 years of service in Sidney.
The Goldstream Foodbank Society was presented with a $3,000 cheque by Elements Casino Victoria.
The Saxe Pointe pub and restaurant will open at Esquimalt Town Square on Esquimalt Road at Park Place.
Send your business announcements, news, celebrations or new hires HERE
