News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Julie Gallagher has been appointed as Richardson Wealth’s new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Brook Castelsky has joined the Board of Directors for the Association of Marina Industries.
Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria has been recognized as the 20th best hospital in Canada.
Victoria has been named Canada’s Best Boating Town for 2026 by BoatBooker.
Webmax, a fully Canadian-owned web design and SEO firm celebrating its 10th year in business, has unveiled SpottableAI – a unique, in-house visibility system designed to enhance online discoverability for businesses.
Victoria Hyundai will open its doors March 31.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Gigi’s Italian & Specialty Foods, Greater Victoria Police Foundation, Aegir Room, and Glover Private Wealth Advisory (Brandon Glover).
MA Wellness and Yoga will host the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce March Emerge Connector on March 12 at 539 Herald St.
Alacrity Canada is launching ARC Dual-Use Training, a new initiative aimed at assisting Canadian technology companies in expanding into the defence and security sectors.
IG Wealth is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
A two-building, 175-unit proposal on a disused parking lot near the intersection of Cook and Yates streets has been approved by the Victoria Council.
As part of a nationwide initiative to make life easier for military families who frequently have to relocate quickly for the Canadian Armed Forces, military spouses and their adult children migrating to British Columbia can now access WorkBC services from outside the province.
Nearly $71 million in support for retraining will help workers in B.C.’s softwood lumber industry and other industries who have lost their employment due to U.S. tariffs.
The VIATEC Awards are back for their 24th edition, honouring the companies and leaders driving the region’s innovation economy on April 1 in Victoria.
A brand new Market Collective space will soon open in the Bay Centre.
Commercial Spaces are available for lease at Lighthouse Apartments, 612 Constance Avenue, Victoria.
The Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce‘s March Mixer will be held at the Third Space Movement, 918 Esquimalt Rd, on March 26th.
The internationally recognized tourist destination in British Columbia, Malahat SkyWalk, is thrilled to announce the impending opening of The Overhang, the first enclosed glass cube in Canada and the first in the world to be affixed to the top of a spiral tower. This brand-new, thrilling journey will officially open on the Victoria Day long weekend (May 16–18) and offer a viewpoint that is equal parts thrill and amazement.
pinklemonade.salon will celebrate its Grand Reopening on March 21st at 2778 Peatt Road, Langford.
John Howard Society of Victoria is hiring for the position of Manager, Business Operations and Administrative Assistant.
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is the recipient of the $5,500 support from 100 Men Who Care Victoria.
The City of Colwood has decided to move forward with the $103 million West Shore RCMP Detachment Expansion project.
Tim Hortons Colwood location is participating in the Show Us Your Mug initiative to support sustainability.
Mainline Living seeks an On-Site Property Manager to oversee operations at Marakai, a new rental community located on Vancouver Island.
UkeePoke, a brand-new restaurant, is opening soon in Sooke.
A staff report presented March 3 to the land use and development committee states that since Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 800 was adopted Dec. 8, the district has not refused any development permit applications, denied any hazard tree exemptions or taken enforcement action under the new framework.
The proposed rezoning at 7350 West Coast Rd. would allow for the rezoning of approximately 41.3 hectares, which is equivalent to 331 dwelling units, as well as neighbourhood business space.
Beacon Community Services is gearing up for the Beacon Bits Global Tasting Event, with new sponsors and vendors joining the lineup. The Peninsula Co-op has stepped in as the Title Sponsor for the event, scheduled for March 26 at the Victoria Scottish Community Centre.
The Mary Winspear Centre, located at 2243 Beacon Avenue in Sidney, will host the Spring 2026 Job Expo on April 1.
The Saanich Peninsula Memorial Park Society is looking for people who want to serve their community by joining our Board of Directors, which oversees Blue Heron Park and Mary Winspear Centre.
A $300,000 budget was granted by the Central Saanich council to proceed with detailed design work on the proposed route for Phase 2 of the Mount Newton multi-use walkway.
On March 11, the Sidney Breakfast Club will host a panel of representatives from three incredible Advanced Marine Technology companies: AML Oceanographic, ASL Environmental Sciences, and AXYS Technologies.
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