News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
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The Royal Scot Hotel and Suites, has rebranded and is now a Trademark Collection by Wyndham.
KIT + ACE has launched a new flagship store in Victoria, located at 1221 Government Street, as part of a wider retail expansion strategy in Canada under Unity Brands.
While market-wide sales fell 12 per cent in February, Victoria’s average house price increased to $1.38 million.
Barnacle Systems Inc. is growing and looking for a Customer Solutions Specialist to join its office in Victoria.
Odd Burger on Fisgard Street, situated at the base of the 23-storey Hudson House residential tower on Blanshard Street, is set to close at the end of the month. The restaurant opened in 2024 as the chain’s first location in British Columbia.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Core Connection Mobile Physiotherapy, Kupiclean Cleaning Services, SuperTech Auto Repair, and +Inertia Coaching & Consulting.
The South Island Prosperity Partnership’s annual conference is set for March 10-11 at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort in Victoria.
British Columbia has set up a $400 million fund to either directly invest in private-sector initiatives or provide them loans.
49 Below Ice Cream opens a new location at 420 Craigflower Road in Vic West.
Brass Monkey, formerly Moon Under Water, located at 350 Bay Street, has reopened on February 27.
A $75.6 million energy centre will be built this summer to update and improve Victoria General Hospital‘s power systems. The project is being paid for by the province and the Capital Regional Hospital District.
The new timber-frame pavilion is going to be built in the park on the west side of the island, next to Thieves Bay Marina. It will be ran by the Pender Island Parks and Recreation Commission for the Capital Regional District.
Dr. Christina Drostin recently joined Island Health’s medical staff team working at a community health centre and in private practice in Victoria.
Lauren Crazybull and Sheri Paisley have been named the winners of the 10th Annual Tanabe Prize for British Columbia Painters, according to a statement released by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
The District of Saanich is seeking public input on off-street parking and loading regulations, stating that this feedback will contribute to housing development, job creation, and business expansion.
Blackfin Doors & Gates has just become a certified Living Wage Employer – committing to pay their staff and contracted workers a living wage.
Warrington Residential is expanding on Vancouver Island and needs a Community Manager for Cedar Coast‘s newest Langford community.
A six-story, 104-unit apartment building with a yard is being planned by RG Foster Developments for Saanich’s Quadra Street.
Saanich council has unanimously approved the third reading of the borrowing bylaw for the Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project. The initial phases of the project are expected to exceed $90 million, including a 25 per cent contingency.
Ocean Networks Canada celebrates its 20th anniversary
A long-term land lease linked to a proposed urgent and primary care clinic has been amended by Sooke council, which has made it clear that the project cannot move further without the province’s approval.
The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, WhyDRE and TEK247 Support Inc.
SOOKEARAMA 2026 will be held at SEAPARC on April 18th by Sooke Businesses and Community Organizations, the District of Sooke, and the Sooke Lions Club.
Vendors and entertainers are now being accepted for the 2026 Sooke Night Market.
Scoop and Waffle is celebrating their first anniversary.
On March 12, the Salish Sea Centre will host Savour Sidney, a unique gala event honouring the eateries, manufacturers, and makers that contribute to Sidney’s reputation as a top dining destination.
Fleetwood Magic is coming to the Mary Winspear Centre on March 7.
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new member, the Saanich Peninsula Legion Branch #37.
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