News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Darren Entwistle
Telus CEO Darren Entwistle was awarded the Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year award by the University of Victoria Peter B. Gustavson School of Business.
Le Croissant Chaud is set to open in the 1300-block of Broad Street, right across from the new Hyatt Hotel construction site and next to Robinson’s Outdoor.
Brian Bailey has been promoted from Project Director to Kinetic‘s Victoria Branch Manager.
Will Boothman has joined the AGGV as Director of Finance and Administration at the Gallery.
The Victoria YMCA will close on March 12 and reopen in early April at its new location in the Bay Centre.
BFL CANADA now located at 3795 Carey Road, Victoria.
Sandra Richardson
Sandra Richardson, the chief executive of the Victoria Foundation, is retiring after a 25-year tenure.
Walt Judas, CEO of TIABC, was honoured with the IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Award.
Coastal Community Credit Union & Insurance is proud to present an event at the Hotel Grand Pacific, Vancouver Island Ballroom on February 18th, 2026. The event is co-hosted by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce and features a conversation with the Honourable Brenda Bailey, BC’s Finance Minister.
Sandra Richardson, who has served as the CEO of the Victoria Foundation for 25 years, will be retiring this autumn along with the foundation’s 90th anniversary.
Chard Developments has completed the sale of its final home at the Haven condominium, part of a two-building project, developed under partnership with BC Housing.
Ed Adams, vice president at Colliers Victoria, brokered a $41 million sale of the Royal Scot Hotel on Quebec Street to Synvest Capital of Vancouver.
Jeff Zamluk
Jeff Zamluk has joined Chinook Business Advisory as a Business Intermediary, adding to the firm’s people-first, relationship-driven approach to buying and selling businesses across Western Canada. Jeff is a lifelong entrepreneur who built and sold an international action sports brand, and is excited to share his expertise with both business sellers and buyers.
Everise Developments’ rezoning and development permit applications for The Mandarin, a six-story condominium project located at 3989-3991 Shelbourne Street, were unanimously endorsed by Council.
BC Hydro has installed 14 new EV charging stations in downtown Victoria.
Friends of Dorothy eatery and lounge in downtown Victoria is temporarily closing as it plans to relocate to a different spot within the downtown area.
The VicPD has initiated the Local Business Cyber Safety Assessments, which provide commercial-grade measures to assist small businesses in preventing cybercrime.
The Canadian Heritage Arts Society (CHAS) is pleased to present two Showtune Piano Bar Cabaret performances, extraordinary nights of music that will make the dark February nights sparkle. Performed by the Diploma Year II and Certificate students from the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) at Hermann’s Jazz Club in downtown Victoria, on Thursday February 12 and 19, 2026, doors open at 5.30pm, with the show from 7pm.
Spark to Flame 2026 is a student concert experience that enriches lives and ignites the spirits of both musicians and audience members, it is one of the most important performances of the year at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. The concert will be performed at Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 900 Johnson St., on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The 2026 VIATEC Awards, Greater Victoria’s premier event honouring innovation, technology, and the individuals responsible for driving one of the region’s most vital economic sectors, are currently accepting nominations and early bird tickets are on sale.
Riffington mansion owned by media mogul David Black, has been listed for sale via MLS for $28M.
West Shore Parks & Recreation Society is pleased to announce a 10‑year extension of the naming rights agreement for the Q Centre Arena, building on a successful 12‑year partnership that has helped strengthen community access to sport and recreation. This renewed commitment supports ongoing brand visibility while creating valuable media and promotional opportunities for events at the Q Centre Arena.
Permits are being sought by the Capital Region Housing Corporation from the District of Saanich to convert a 59-unit affordable housing complex on McKenzie Avenue, close to UVic, into 259 rental apartments spread across three six-story buildings.
The Pacific FC soccer team will play four games at Royal Athletic Park this year, on April 26th, May 3rd, October 11th and October 25th.
The Broadmead Village Shopping Centre in Saanich is now completely owned by Grosvenor Property Canada.
CBRE Development Strategy and Consulting has been assigned by the province as the housing advisor for the District of North Saanich.
The Saanich Council has decided to borrow $93.4 million to begin the renovation of its outdated operations centre.
The property at 1539 Church Ave., right off Shelbourne near Cedar Hill Cross Road, has been acquired by the District of Saanich for $1.62 million.
Workbc Westshore & Sooke is hosting the Sooke Job Fair on March 20th, from 1:00–5:00 PM at Edward Milne Community School.
The District of Sooke has announced the installation of a new public art work called SQTO (Raven in Senćoŧen) created by artist Shelley Davies, in an effort to advance the community’s commitment to public art that reflects local landscape, culture, and collaboration.
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Sooke Region Lifelong Learning (SRLL) program.
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra is set to host its annual Tea and Symphony concert at Sooke Community Hall on February 15 .
Beacon Brewing, located at 9829 Third Street, Sidney, is hosting several events the whole month of February.
Buddies Toys, located on Beacon Avenue in Sidney announced its closure on April 4th.
The Vintage Fair & Makers Market will be held on February 28th at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney.
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