News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Kathryn Pascuzzo
Kathryn Pascuzzo joins the Think Local First Victoria team, focusing on marketing and development initiatives.
Don Coleman has accepted a new role as Director, Data Technology Management at Island Health.
Tessa Gaudet has joined Padraig Inc. as one of the coaches in the Emerging Coaches for Emerging Leaders program.
Marshal King has been named new captain of the Victoria Shamrocks.
Café Dépôt City Centre Plaza opens at 1483 Douglas St # 101 in Victoria.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Audio Osmosis, JBW Commercial, Victoria Memory Clinic and leftBrain Performance.
Jadyn Sanford
Jadyn Sanford has begun a new role as a Physician and Specialty Quality Improvement Coordinator, continuing her career with Island Health.
Kathryn Pascuzzo joins the Think Local First Victoria team, focusing on marketing and development initiatives.
The Knox Contracting Group started the construction of a brand new location for Edo Japan in University Heights, Victoria.
Edwards Technical Writing has relocated to the COAST Innovation Hub on Herald Street in Victoria.
The Precise Pipe team will be in Victoria from May 24–26 for the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association AGM & Convention.
The Beehive Wool Shop celebrates its 120th anniversary.
Vic High is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
Perro Negro has now fully occupied the entire former Ferris’ Upstairs space.
Citrus & Cane is set to reopen this spring at its new address, 606 Trounce Alley.
The former Capital Iron Home Store facility on Store Street at the base of Chatham Street has been leased by Richmond-based Midland Appliance.
Direct service from Downtown Victoria to YYJ will now be offered on selected morning and evening trips by the Victoria Regional Transit Commission.
Snuneymuxw First Nation members have approved a 102.7-acre mixed-use project called the Camp Nanaimo Lands, located south of Vancouver Island University.
The Wind Cries Mary and Glo Restaurant + Lounge, Boom + Batten, Finn’s Seafood, Chops and Cocktails, and Fireside Grill are among the top 100 patios in Canada.
The Kitimat LNG facility’s proposed Phase 2 expansion was advanced by the signing of an investment co-operation agreement on May 14 between the governments of Canada and British Columbia, as well as LNG Canada.
Daxtech It Solutions is celebrating 15 years in business.
Valley Carpet One has acquired the rights to become an authorized dealer for Roof Rejuvenate Canada.
Janevca at Rosemead House, 429 Lampson Street, Esquimalt, is still keeping its main dining room closed due to a kitchen fire. However, the lounge and veranda have reopened for guests.
Melissa Cseszko, a downtown business owner, is set to run for Victoria city council this fall.
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC) announced and celebrated BC Hydro‘s 2025 Call for Power Awards, which will advance four new world-class wind energy projects through historic First Nations and industry partnerships across the clean energy sector.
Councillor Kevin Pearson expressed his intention to run for the mayor’s position in the upcoming municipal election in Sooke on October 17.
Sooke businesses are asked to join the Old Fashion Sports Day Challenge at the All Sooke Day Family Picnic on August 15th, 2026 at Fred Milne Park.
A pedestrian and cycling trail is being proposed for a portion of the right-of-way along the western border of a planned commercial centre, between West Coast Road and Eustace Road. This area was historically intended to be an extension of Gatewood Road between Grant Road and Sooke Road.
Zero Waste Sooke is hosting Repair Cafe on May 31 at the Community Hall.
The Sidney Council has chosen not to back a plan to obtain a $14.2 million loan from the Capital Regional District in order to finance an indoor recreation centre in Central Saanich.
The Sidney Rotary Club donated $1,000 to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation.
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