News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
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Jordan Rogers and Tara Clark announced their acquisition of Van-Isle Coating & Sealants.
Jessy Savage is taking over as Think Local First Victoria‘s director of marketing.
Suromitra Sanatani has been honoured with the 2025 UVic Distinguished Alumni Award.
Proline Management Ltd celebrates 40 years of strata management across Vancouver Island!
Rolling Tides Construction has completed the Tudor House Liquor Store wall concrete pour at 533 Admirals Road.
Olive Fertility Centre has officially opened the Olive Fertility Victoria full-service IVF clinic.
The Victoria Foundation‘s Vital Signs citizen survey asks participants to weigh in on 12 issue areas related to quality of life in the region, including housing, safety, health and wellness, belonging and engagement, and more. Residents living in the capital region can fill out a short or long version of the survey online for a chance to win one of three Country Grocer gift cards. Start the survey here.
After a successful initial trial, the Joni plant-based period care products will be available at select Costco locations. This Victoria company was also featured in Chatelaine magazine.
Kizuna Ramen has relocated to a new spot downtown at 1314 Douglas St, which is also a home to Good Filling Sankaku.
The Big Swell West Coast Eatery, which serves brunch Tuesday through Sunday, recently opened downtown.
Green Island Builders has been recognized at the British Columbia Construction Association Builders Code 2025 Champion Awards, taking home the award in the small-medium size company category.
Wairua Cafe, a brand-new coffee business in North Park, opened its doors this past weekend.
A Frutlupz Hazy IPA was released in collaboration between Phillips and Whistle Buoy Brewing.
Serato was acquired by Tiny in Victoria for $66 million, increasing its visibility in software and music.
AME Group has officially moved to its new office in Victoria at 912-1175 Douglas Street.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest chamber members, Torrell Homes, Farris LLP, Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services (Specialty) Inc., and Procurement Assistance Canada (Doing Business with the Government of Canada).
The Raydar Collision Group has welcomed Prancing Horse Autobody & Paint in Victoria as its ninth location, marking its initial entry onto Vancouver Island.
Sinclair Supply is currently seeking a Branch Manager to oversee the Victoria location.
The University of Victoria’s Multifaith Centre hosts the Pet Cafe, a drop-in event on Wednesdays that features therapy dogs from Pacific Animal Therapy Services (PATS).
Opening on April 23 at Victoria’s Royal Theatre, Pacific Opera Victoria presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. The production, set in Victorian England, will grace the stage of the Royal Theatre for four performances, April 23, 25, and 29 at 7:30 pm, and April 27 at 2:30 pm.
The Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce‘s April Mixer is taking place on Tuesday, April 22nd at the Driftwood Brewing Company.
The Esquimalt Farmer’s Market has officially opened for the season.
Ada Mawson is organizing the first WSANEC Early Years Conference, a revolutionary early childhood educators (ECE) conference in Saanichton on April 12 to integrate Coast Salish cultural teachings and practices into early years learning.
Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd, a family-owned distillery based in Saanich, was awarded four medals at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards: Best Canadian Pot Still, Best Canadian Single Cask Single Malt, Best Canadian Single Cask and Best Canadian Single Batch Single Malt.
On behalf of the District of Saanich, Infrastructure BC has issued the Request for Qualifications for the Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project. This state-of-the-art facility is tailor-made to address all of the operational requirements of the district.
Sixteen new residences will soon be constructed at 7593 Tetayut Rd in Tsawout First Nation, following a groundbreaking ceremony that took place on Friday, April 4th.
Island Fan Con, which took place in March in Langford, reportedly brought in $1 million to the local economy, according to Lonnie Eckardt, the event’s founder.
Red Fish Blue Fish is open again for the 2025 season, serving fresh seafood from 11am to 7pm daily.
A new 35-year mortgage amortization option has been introduced at Langford’s Westview subdivision on South Skirt Mountain.
On April 2, the Sooke Bottle Depot joined the Recycle BC program, allowing customers to drop off recyclables (including plastics, glass, electronics, and more.
Jimmy Pattison‘s Associated Grocers has officially acquired Sooke’s Western Foods on April 1st.
Give Pizza Chance, the top choice for wood-fired pizza on Mayne Island, has officially launched its second location in Sooke.
Sooke Fitness is celebrating its 29th anniversary.
Payline is moving to 202-1901 Sooke Road, Colwood.
Angela Capparella of Skin by Angela, is hosting a Monthly Skin Talk series at their location at 11-2510 Bevan Avenue.
Devon Bird, President of Sidney BIA, has launched her fourth MODEN boutique at Mattick’s Farm in Cordova Bay.
Five years after closing due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the Anacortes-Sidney ferry service—a crucial international connection between Washington state and Vancouver Island—remains suspended.
Forbes has named Sidney one of the top places to retire in Canada.
Peninsula Veterinary Hospital is hosting an Open House on April 13th at 2340 Bevan Ave, Sidney, BC (across from Dairy Queen and Bosley’s).
The Shop, a beloved local destination for handcrafted vintage items owned by Katherine Margetts, marks its 3rd anniversary.
Sidney Scones at 9762 Third Street in Sidney marks its 2nd anniversary in business.
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