News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
Carrie Russell
VICTORIA – BCHA is pleased to announce the return of Carrie Russell, AACI, MAI, RIBC, ISHC, Senior Managing Partner, HVS, and Emile Gourieux, CHIA, CAHTA, Regional Manager, North, STR, to the mainstage of the 2024 Summit Conference. They will be presenting on the current state of BC’s hotel industry performance and providing an outlook for 2024. The conference will take place at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler on May 1 & 2.
Chris Weitzel has been appointed as the Senior Managing Director of the Fixed Income & Foreign Exchange (FIFE) team at BCI.
Cognito Health‘s CEO and co-founder Armon Arani raised $2 million in seed funding from mission-driven investors including Simplex Ventures, Spring Impact Capital, Graphite Ventures, Garage Capital and StandUp Ventures.
ECNG Energy Group has partnered with the British Columbia Hotel Association to bring an exclusive Natural Gas program to its members. Additionally, a free virtual event webinar will be hosted on March 20th to roll our the program.
The co-directors of the Vets For Pets program at Victoria’s Our Place Society, Chloe Roberts and Megan McCormack, are providing a free pet veterinary clinic to the city’s homeless population.
Topsoil, an urban farm located at 395 Harbour Rd., just off the Galloping Goose Trail in Vic West, is being taken over by FED Urban Agriculture, a charity based in Victoria that promotes urban agriculture and access to locally grown, sustainably produced food.
Avalon Mechanical Consultants Ltd. is hiring a full-time Office Administrator in Victoria immediately.
The Royal Roads University – Career Learning and Development is hosting the Career Event: A ‘Skills and Interests Session’ on March 21st.
City of Victoria councellors have voted themselves a 25 per cent pay hike, set to take effect in May, boosting councillor salaries from the current $52,420 to $65,525 annually.
BCI has been awarded the second-place title for Limited Partner of the Year in North America by Private Equity International. The private equity group under BCI’s management oversees a worldwide portfolio of fund, direct and co-investments worth $28.3 billion.
Infrastructure Investor and Private Debt Investor have both awarded BCI second-place finishes in their respective categories, Power & Utilities Deal of the Year and Global Limited Partner/Investor of the Year.
VICA has been awarded the Community Leader Award by the Canadian Construction Association for its Tailgate Toolkit program.
This summer, the bridges on the Trans-Canada Highway over Burnside Road and the Colquitz River will undergo widening and seismic upgrades. This project is part of the province’s South Island Transportation Strategy and has received funding of $35.5M from the federal and provincial government.
Pacific Industrial and Marine Ltd. of Duncan has begun work on the first phase of the $303.9-million Belleville Terminal redevelopment, which includes creating a temporary terminal by modifying and expanding the CPR Steamship building wharf for the FRS Clipper, which transports passengers between Victoria and the U.S. via the Coho ferry.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members FTS Inc., Martha’s Delectables, Moxies and Guardian Growth Partners.
Fairwind Creative is marking it’s 2nd anniversary in business this month.
Elements Casino Victoria is teaming up with the WestShore Chamber of Commerce to bring back their signature event Viva la WestShore on April 12, following a five-year hiatus.
A second location of Langford’s Rhino Coffee House will open in the newly constructed clubhouse of Jordie Lunn Bike Park.
Beginning on April 1st, BC Ferries plans to roll out more discounted fares, which will give passengers more options and flexibility. These include bigger discounts and lower cancellation fees.
As part of their annual Funding Drive, CFUV, a volunteer-run, non-profit community radio station headquartered in UVic, aims to raise a $40,000 in honour of their 40th anniversary of operation.
Chelsey Columbus
Sidney Scones, owned and operated by Chelsey Columbus, celebrates one year since opening at 9762 Third St.
The SHINE Gala Event will be held on April 6th at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 721 Government Street.
The Community Savings Credit Union is looking to hire a new Member Service Representative in Victoria.
go2HR is celebrating the 3 year anniversary of the launch of our Safer Spaces Employer course this month.
The 2024 Employees First Award was presented to GolfBC at the BC Tourism Industry Conference in Victoria by the Tourism Industry Association of BC.
A donation of approximately $92 million has been made by Eric Peterson and Christina Munck, the founders of the Tula Foundation. This donation aims to support Tula’s ongoing efforts in promoting scientific-based innovation and facilitating its transition towards achieving independent sustainability. Tula Foundation is expanding into the historic Customs House at 1002 Wharf Street in Victoria.
Opening on April 3 at Victoria’s Royal Theatre, Pacific Opera Victoria presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, for four performances, April 3, 5, and 9 at 7:30 pm, and April 7 at 2:30 pm. A luxurious celebration banquet of an opera, The Marriage of Figaro is a favourite of aficionados and the perfect production for a first taste of opera.
Red Fish Blue Fish, which was recently named among the best restaurants in Canada, located at 1006 Wharf St., Victoria, reopens for the season.
Kinu by Sizzling Tandoor, a new Indian-influenced restaurant located at 3600 Uptown Boulevard, is officially open for business.
OEB, a new brunch restaurant at 856 Yates has officially opened its 20th location, with spots across Canada and the United States.
Dosa Raps has set up a late night pop-up of house-made dosas with filling options like brisket, masala shrimp, or sabzi curry at Garrick’s Head and The Churchill on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Courtney Room, the fine dining eatery in The Magnolia Hotel & Spa wins at the Vancouver International Wine Festival for its wine program, making its the first restaurant on the Island to be awarded a platinum with distinction award.
Peninsula Co-op congratulates Adia Langstaff on her promotion to Shift Supervisor at the McDonald Park Fuel & Convenience Centre.
The event titled “Be The Change Tour” organized by Kress Outdoor Power Equipment has been relocated to the Saanich Fairgrounds, located at 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton, scheduled for March 26th.
A brand-new primary school with a capacity of fifty students is set to open in Port Renfrew in 2025, thanks to $12 million in federal funding.
The ‘Chi Fusion’ of two time-honoured crafts, a two-day workshop featuring fine dining with fire-pit cooking and glass art creation, will be facilitated by chef Tom Kral of Susan Isaac Design & Nature in Sooke on April 27 and 28.
Cantrelle’s Southern Roots food truck at 6631 Sooke Rd, in Sooke, will soon be open for business.
The Bike Shack, located next to Sooke Oceanside Brewery and Grilled to the Mac at 5871 Sooke Road, is officially opened for business.
GMC Projects wants to build 49 apartments and 48 townhouses at 9522 Lochside Dr., near Tulista Park. The redevelopment of the site of Sidney’s Cedarwood Inn and Suites is one step closer to becoming a reality as the development will be looked at by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on March 25, and will likely be brought back to council for approval.
The 49th Annual Greater Victoria Flower Count counted over 17 billion blooms, making Sidney the “bloomingest” community for the second year in a row.
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