News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
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Ingrid Jarrett
Ingrid Jarrett has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors by Destination BC, effective August 1, 2025.
Josue Dubon, CFP®, B.Comm.(Hons), has been named the Chamber Member of the Year at the 2025 Greater Victoria Business Awards.
Karen Aitken and Amy Hinrichs have been elected to their first terms, while current Director Julie Murtha has been re-elected for a second term on the Board of the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society during the Society’s AGM.
Stewart McDannold Stuart has rebranded as SMS LAW.
To better coordinate transportation in the area and increase funding opportunities for larger projects, the Capital Regional District board has approved a bylaw to establish the regional transportation service.
Dr. Alex Mitchell
Dentist, Dr. Alex Mitchell, has been awarded the 2025 Promising Alumni Award by Camosun College in recognition of his ongoing dedication to continuous learning and his dedication to community service.
Burgoyne Consulting & Development Corp. has submitted a proposal for the redevelopment of the former United Church property on Fairfield Road at Moss Street in Victoria’s Fairfield neighbourhood. The proposal is for a six-story residential and retail complex to be constructed on the site of the former United Church.
HMCS Calgary celebrated its 30th anniversary in Victoria on June 15 at Ogden Point’s Pier A.
The Royal Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary marks a milestone with 101 years of volunteer service.
The Art Makes Life Better fundraiser will be hosted by the Vancouver Island School of Art (VISA) at
Jack Sherman
Jack Sherman of Vista 18 Restaurant & Lounge at Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites was selected as Destination Greater Victoria’s June Victoria Hospitality Awards winner.
Victoria’s Langham Court Theatre. The event will kick off with a reception on June 24, showcasing art for sale by local artist June Higgins.
Ghost Ramen will be closing its Store Street location, adjacent to Swans Brewpub, at the end of June.
The Azure Pier Coastal Cafe has recently opened at 899 Marchant Rd., the building that was once Blue’s Bayou Cafe.
Phillips Brewing has been named Business of the Year by the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
BC Ferries is celebrating its 65th anniversary.
The Inn at Laurel Point will host the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s August Business Mixer on August 21.
Guests at Inn at Laurel Point can enjoy exclusive offers for its Key to the City from June 1 to September 30, marking the events 14th year.
Registration is now open for the IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference, which will be held in Victoria, in January 2026.
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is holding its annual convention in Victoria from June 25 to 29, 2025.
Victoria Newitt Recruitment Inc. has announced a new partnership with Forestry Innovation Investment to assist in finding their next Manager of Marketing and Communications.
The Victoria Conservatory of Music is delighted to announce the premiere of JÉHANNE by Colin Doroschuk, a new Canadian operatic exploration of the extraordinary vision quest of the French heroine, Joan of Arc. This production serves as the culmination of Opera Quest2025. The Alix Goolden Performance Hall, situated at 900 Johnson St. in downtown Victoria, will present the world premiere of JÉHANNE at 7:30 p.m. on June 27th.
Big Sugar and Trooper, two beloved Canadian bands, will perform at The Great Canadian Bash on Saturday, June 28. The event starts at 4:45 PM, with doors opening at 3:45 PM, at Starlight Stadium in Langford.
The City of Langford, South Island Primary Care Society, and Langford Freemasons partnered to approve $1.7 million on June 10 for the renovation of commercial space in the Westshore Masonic Centre on Bryn Maur Road for the new Goldstream Medical Clinic.
A new crossing will be constructed on the Galloping Goose Regional Trail to enable trail users to safely traverse Tillicum Road without the need to wait for traffic signals. Construction is anticipated to start in early 2026, with the bridge opening in summer 2027.
A drive-thru property tax payment station will be located at 770 Vernon Avenue in Saanich Municipal Hall on weekdays from June 16 to July 2.
The Orbus Business Networks is hosting a Pop-Up Speed Networking Event on June 26th, at the LURE Restaurant and Bar, 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria.
The SEAPARC Recreation Centre now has the necessary enhancements and an alternative approval process for borrowing up to $3.15 million for the skate park has been approved.
The new Sooke bus exchange, which will be built on Wadams Way, close to the Vancouver Island Regional Library‘s Sooke branch, was unveiled by BC Transit after Council approved the design and supported a financing request to the Victoria Regional Transit Commission.
Victoria Taxi has submitted an application for taxi medallions in the District of Sooke. The company holds four standard vehicles and an accessible van, and if the new taxi licenses got approved, they will be implemented this autumn and will offer 24/7 accessibility through the employment of ten initial personnel.
The 2025 Angler’s Choice Award has been presented to Sooke Fishing Captains, including Wayne Sarak of Full Melt Charters, Chris Dusseault of Rising Tide Coastal Adventures, and Eugene Baldwin of Tips Up Sport Fishing Charters, by FishingBooker, the world’s largest platform for connecting anglers with guides.
Davidson Chambers, located at 2474 Beacon Avenue in downtown Sidney, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary.
A new public restroom facility with a dedicated “Changing Places” area for people with severe impairments and their caretakers has been formally launched by the Town of Sidney.
Muffet & Louisa located at 107-2360 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, is temporary closed until June 24th.
Nest & Nook Housewares is celebrating 6 years in business.
Cascadia Seaweed, which is celebrating 7 years in business, has been presented with Blue Horizon Award at the Ambition 2035 Summit.
Intracorp and Belmont Properties have proposed a 21-story development in Esquimalt, situated between Saunders and Sussex streets. This would be the tallest building in the municipality.
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