News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Bev Windjack
Bev Windjack, the founding principal of LADRR Landscape Architects, has been inducted into the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects College of Fellows for her exceptional service to the CSLA.
Kevin Dam has been named the new CFO at Redbrick.
Iain Barnes have joined the WSP in Canada leadership team in Victoria.
Mike Alexander has joined the ETRO Team on contract as Vice-President of Construction for Vancouver Island, as part of its strategic joint venture with Durwest Construction Management Inc.
Will Greaves has been elected as the Member of Parliament for Victoria.
Shape Architecture is chosen by the Oak Bay Council to carry out the designs for a significant improvement to Carnarvon Park.
The Politano Cafe in Brentwood Bay has been acquired by Roshni and Sam Patel, who will operate the establishment under the same name and with the same staff members.
The 4th annual “One World Multicultural Festival” organized by Gordy Dodd will take place on May 17 at the Parliament Buildings, located on the grounds of the BC Legislature, and on Belleville St.
Architectures of Protection will be on display at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria beginning on May 24. Curated by Toby Lawrence, the AGGV Contemporary Curator, the exhibition showcases the work of artists Dana Claxton, Jessica Karuhanga, Emilio Rojas, Beth Stewart, and France Trépanier.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce will host its next Business Mixer at the Hotel Grand Pacific on June 26.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, ReStart Computer Inc., Charge Fitness EMS Studio, Memory Connections, and Bright Clean Commercial Cleaning Victoria.
Ciccio’s Cucina has announced its closing after five years in operation in Victoria.
Pacific Opera Victoria is thrilled to welcome Rigoletta, opera artists and clowns from Montreal, to the Baumann Centre, 925 Balmoral Road, for Opera 101. Two special, 55 minute performances will take place on May 9, at 4 pm and May 10 at 2 pm designed especially for families with youth from 7-12 years old.
100.3 The Q! The Island’s Rock is supporting the United Way BC‘s Kapwa Strong Fund, where 100 per cent of donations will go directly to the Filipino community and anyone affected by the tragedy at Vancouver’s 2025 Lapu Lapu Festival.
Creative Dynamics Virtual Services has been named 2024 Entreprenista 100 Award Winner.
Two public celebrations will be held in Victoria on May 4 and May 8, respectively, to mark the 80th anniversaries of the Battle of the Atlantic and Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
VIATEC Awards announced the Tech Champions of 2025 with this year’s award recipients: Company of the Year: Niricson; Software; Growth Company of the Year: Focal; Scaling Startup of the Year: Revela Systems; Emerging Startup of the Year: Tourismo; Product of the Year: MarineLabs (CoastAware); Innovative Excellence (Hardware): Solaires Enterprises; Innovative Excellence (Software or Service): VoxCell BioInnovation; Leader of the Year: Darren Beckwith (CTO, Barnacle Systems); Emerging Leader of the Year: Ania Wysocka (Founder, Rootd); Employer of the Year: Barnacle Systems; Inclusion Champion: CultureFoundry; Social Impact Award: Victoria Hand Project; Janet Baird Award for Community Champion: Charter Telecom; Colin Lennox Award for Technology Champion: Nicole Smith (Founder & CEO, Flytographer) and VIATEC Member of the Year: PlusROI Online Marketing.
SAANICH
Greg Warner has given North Saanich farmers $750,000 so they can soon access a farm hub processing tool.
A private bidder has made a conditional offer on the church property at 1806 San Juan Ave., which was offered by the Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets for $8 million on February 28. The deal is scheduled to close by July.
Greek Fest Victoria‘s community outreach has grown, and it currently provides cultural shows and hot meal donations to three Greater Victoria schools, the Tillicum Elementary School, and the newest additions, McKenzie and Ruth King Elementary in Langford.
The Saanich council is being urged by the Carey Area Residents Association (CARA) to place environmental preservation and community involvement ahead of the Panama Flats plan.
Camosun College is the first Canadian post-secondary institution to participate in the German Apprenticeship Trades Exchange (GATE) program, which is now in its second year. The program, which grants German students the chance to gain international experience in their skilled trades, is funded by the Joachim Herz Foundation and Employment and Social Development Canada’s Global Skills Opportunity Program.
Broad View United Thrift Store is now open every evening on Thursdays.
The West Shore RCMP is hosting the 2nd Annual Barn Dance at the Langford Legion on May 9th.
SOOKE
The 39th annual Sooke Fine Arts Show is currently seeking volunteers and additional assistance to bring the renowned exhibit to life.
The SEAPARC Recreation Centre hosted the inaugural Sooke Paddle Battle on May 3-4.
The Urasenke Tankokai Victoria Association will be serving matcha tea at four different seatings this summer in Hatley Park’s hand-crafted Teahouse in the Japanese garden, according to an announcement made by Royal Roads University.
PENINSULA
Skin by Angela celebrates one year in Sidney.
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the town council and BC Transit was approved on April 29. This means that RapidBus could be coming to Sidney as the new transit hub proceeds forward.
The Sidney/North Saanich RCMP has formed a partnership with Project529 to provide the public with serialized bike shield decals. Once the stolen bike has been recovered, this program assists proprietors in reuniting with it.
The Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate celebrates one year since opening in Sidney.
GOLDSTREAM
The Coastal Community Credit Union on Goldstream Avenue celebrates its 10th anniversary.
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