News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Bruce Saunders has been awarded the Government of B.C.’s Medal of Good Citizenship in recognition of his decades of service at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Linus Wong has been appointed Business Banking Relationship Manager at BMO, Bank of Montreal. Linus has been at BMO since 2018 and was most recently the Branch Manager of the Oak Bay BMO location. In his new mandate, Linus will partner with Business Owners across the Greater Victoria Area, helping them make real financial progress.
Troy Smith will assume the role of program manager for the Hockey Canada Development Hub pilot in Victoria.
Austin Bye has started a new role as a Clinical Nurse Mentor – Orthopedics and Trauma with Island Health.
The Belleville Harbour property, located between 321 Belleville St. and 330 Quebec St., has been officially acquired by Huntingdon Hotel & Suites and Pendray Inn and Tea House.
The $450,000 goal for Arts on View Society‘s fundraising campaign to keep Hermann’s Jazz Club and the View Street Social bar open at their long-standing View Street locations is almost complete.
The Victoria Foundation became the second-oldest community foundation in Canada on April 1st, marking its formal 90th anniversary.
The Reconciliation Corridor Initiative, which was previously known as the E&N Rail Corridor, will receive $1.7 million from the Capital Regional District.
The Victoria-based Synergy Foundation is looking for “ecopreneurs” from all around Canada for its expanded 2026 Project Zero Incubator Program, which aims to advance the circular economy through company incubation, acceleration, innovation, and education.
Broadmed Hearing Clinic is hosting the 16th Healthy Hearing Expo on May 5, at the Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria.
Connections Place is calling on the community to back mental health initiatives during Clubhouse Giving Day on May 1.
Cascadia Liquor has introduced The Den Rewards, a fresh loyalty program available throughout Vancouver Island, featuring a special promotion for new subscribers until April 30.
The Circular Economy Essentials program was introduced by the Synergy Foundation to assist companies in increasing resource efficiency and resilience through circular practices.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s May Mixer will be held on May 21 at Downtown YMCA-YWCA, 1150 Douglas St. – Bay Centre.
The “May Emerge Connector” of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce will take place on May 14 at the Garth Homer Society, located at 923 Topaz Ave. in Victoria.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest chamber members; Victoria Buzz, DriveWise British Columbia, Fiset Strategic Finance Inc, and Baker & Osland Appraisals Ltd.
Langford is moving forward to secure the permanent protection of 209 acres of greenspace in the city. This includes Centennial Park, Glen Lake Beach Park, additions to Veterans Memorial Park, Westhills Park, and Willing Park.
A new collective agreement covering the municipality’s unionized workers has been finalized by Saanich and CUPE Local 2011.
Warrington Residential is currently seeking a Community Manager for Cedar Coast’s most recent residential community in Langford, as it continues to expand its operations on Vancouver Island.
A resolution was adopted by the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) delegates to advocate for a $10 per day discounted fare for post-secondary students on BC Ferries.
The Sooke Transition House Society will be the beneficiary of this year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie program, which will take place at two Sooke locations—the Evergreen Centre and the Petro-Canada gas station near Edward Milne Community School—from April 27 to May 3.
Sooke Council has approved a rezoning bylaw that would permit the construction of over 300 additional residences along West Coast Road, paving the way for the next phase of the Erinan Estates development. The bylaw was given three readings.
To further promote the health and well-being of children and youth throughout the West Shore-Sooke region, the Village Initiative is requesting funds from municipalities in Sooke and the West Shore for a regional coordinator position.
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event and hanging basket workshop at Patio Gardens, at 6536 W Saanich Road on April 30.
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a part of the Vancouver Island Purpose & Business Collaborative. This initiative, which is supported by chambers across the island and the Canadian Purpose Economy Project, aims to help businesses in the region become more resilient and effective in the long run. It is based on the simple premise that businesses can thrive in today’s market if their actions are in line with the impact they want to have.
The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea will hold a special after-hours fundraising event on May 9 to launch a new learning fund aimed at supporting ocean education.
The Mount Newton Centre Society will host the Sidney Celebri-Tea on May 24 at the Mary Winspear Centre. This event includes an afternoon of tea, music, and community celebration, featuring a benefit concert and a silent auction to support their efforts with vulnerable seniors on the Peninsula.
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