News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
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Emilee Wells is starting a new position as Harm Reduction Coordinator for the Northern BC Region at Victoria Island Construction Association.
Joman Andoque RMT is relocating Holistic Health Clinic to 164 Burnside Rd W, Victoria, BC, effective May 7.
Out of the Blue Designs is celebrating their 20th anniversary.
More than 200 middle school and high school students will fill all three levels of the Bay Centre this Saturday, April 5th from 10-4, to showcase their products at the Kidovate Market, a one-day market that is the culmination of a free University of Victoria program for youth to gain entrepreneurship skills.
Merridale Cidery & Distillery is proud to announce that Whisky Jacks has been awarded Gold for Best Canadian Small Batch Single Malt at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards. Whisky Jacks was the first whisky ever crafted at Merridale, distilled in 2007 and aged for over 15 years. This small-batch spirit carries a personal significance for Janet Dochery, owner and chief disruptor at Merridale. It was named in honour of two men—Jack Docherty, father of Janet Docherty, and Jack Pipes, father of former co-founder Rick Pipes. Merridale extends heartfelt thanks to the master distiller, Laurent Lafuente, and the entire team for their skill, patience, and passion in crafting this award-winning whisky.
The $83.5 million HandyDart terminal for BC Transit opens in View Royal, offering vital transportation services to elderly and disabled individuals.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest Chamber members, Nhan Pham Interior Design, Aman Group, Cora restaurants, Tellwell Stutter Studios, Lab Studios, Exit Welle, and Peter B. Gustavson School of Business.
Market Square is teaming up with the Greater Victoria Festival Society to host lunchtime concerts in their lower courtyard this spring. The events will take place every Friday in April and May from noon to 1pm.
VICA’s Construction Conference is happening April 24–25 in Victoria.
Daniel Lapp’s annual Joy of Life Concerts return to Alix Goolden Performance Hall at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, this year with two concerts, on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, both begin at 7:30 pm.
The House of Boateng at 105-2854 Peatt Road, Victoria, is looking for a Full Time Line Cook.
Four Camosun College students, known as “The HRchitects,” won the 2025 HRC West Case Competition, which was held in Edmonton, Alberta, on March 14 and 15.
An important step forward in BC Ferries’ long-term fleet renewal plans has been taken with the approval of the purchase of four New Major Vessels (NMVs) by the independent BC Ferry Commission. The Commission’s decision, which also includes rejecting a fifth vessel request, has brought attention to serious issues facing the ferry system, chief among them being the systemic funding gap, which must be resolved if communities and customers are to receive the quality of service they have come to expect.
The low-cost grocery store chain No Frills, owned by the Canadian retail giant Loblaw, will open its first location in Greater Victoria at the Victoria Public Market in the city centre.
Brenric Construction Ltd. recently revealed the remarkable transformation of Quanta Healing and Vitality, which is set to become EHLA in Victoria.
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster unveils Air Sea Ocean Monitoring System, which fills observation gaps needed for long-term marine protected area monitoring, offshore energy installation environmental surveillance, and maritime domain awareness. Open Ocean Robotics in Victoria leads the project with Seahawk Robotics Inc. in Vancouver, ASL Environmental Sciences in Saanichton, Rockland Scientific in Victoria, and Glas Ocean Electric in Halifax, NS.
Tesla has just been cut from BC Hydro & CleanBC rebate programs.
VoxCell BioInnovation is set to participate in the Life Sciences BC Vancouver Island Showcase Series on April 2, 2025, at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort.
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia has initiated the distribution of millions of dollars in rebates to individuals who have maintained an active “basic” insurance policy as of January 2025. The rebates amount to $110 per person.
A historic deal between the Tla’amin Nation and Domtar (previously Paper Excellence) allows the Nation to reclaim a significant amount of land at the site of the Tikswat paper factory in Powell River.
Phillip’s Backyard Music Festival will be held on July 4-6 and August 8-10.
Baggins Shoes has kicked off the Elbows Up campaign, aiming for Canadian actor Mike Myers to sport their custom kicks. The company is also transitioning from a downtown storefront to an online-only business, in addition to managing the campaign.
Cafe Tourist is now open at 762 Broughton St.
Checkerhead Brewing will celebrate its Grand Opening at 10602 Sherburne Dr, Shirley, on April 1.
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is scheduled to conclude two popular Pop Art exhibitions, From Warhol to Banksy and From Balzar to Hunt, on April 27.
Project Zero is offering 20 FREE spots in their 1:1 business support program.
Last month marked the 2nd anniversary of Women’s Health Research Month, an initiative spearheaded by the BC Women’s Health Foundation.
Galaxy Motors is looking for Detailers & Technicians in Langford.
The Allenby Coffee Bar on Foul Bay Road, owned by Sam Marsman and Erin Hervieux, has closed.
Bylaw amendments to increase home-based daycare were adopted by the District of Saanich. The maximum number of children permitted was raised from five in multi-family units and eight in single- and two-family houses to twelve.
The new SCIANEW STELITKEL Elementary School is now under construction in Langford, which is scheduled to open in September and will have the capacity to accommodate 480 children.
A new bike and pedestrian bridge that will span Sooke Road in Colwood and connect the Galloping Goose Regional Trail has started construction after completing many permitting processes.
The Sooke Region Museum will host the Sooke Night Market on June 6, and they are currently accepting applications from new vendors to set up shop.
The Sooke council approved a bylaw rezoning 6727 West Coast Rd. on both the first and second readings on March 24, and also decided to hold a public hearing over a possible new bowling alley.
Forbes has named Sidney one of the top places to retire in Canada.
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Airport Sidney has been awarded the President’s Award for 2024, honouring their dedication to the highest standards of hospitality.
An Associate position is available at RBC Dominion Securities in Sidney to provide exceptional service and support to its clients and Advisor team.
The Sidney Museum’s 19th Annual LEGO Exhibit has been extended until April 13th.
The Sidney BIA announce the 2025 Board of Directors, which include: Chair: Devon Bird, MODEN Boutique;Vice Chair: Nick Coates, Victoria Airport Days Inn; Treasurer: Robyn Walle, Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. andSecretary: Cathy Larsen, Departures Travel, Sidney. Directors include: Sarah Scheller, The Surly Mermaid Restaurant The FIVE & DIME Diner; Jessica Sommers Dai, The Farmer’s Daughter; Jayne Nelson, WATERLiLY shoes Provenance Fine Things and Leslie Denko, Mortgage Alliance Cutting Edge Lending.
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