News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
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John Wilson, the Past Chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed as the new CEO.
Muntasir Mostafa is launching Stratus Building Solutions in Victoria.
David Galbraith and Gracen Chungath have joined the board of directors of the Royal British Columbia Museum.
WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd. announces the launch of WINMAR® Victoria, its newest facility, located at 579 Gorge Road East, Victoria.
BC Housing is constructing 900 new, contemporary rental homes, including affordable and market-rate alternatives, to replace 196 older units at Victoria’s Evergreen Terrace.
A collaborative campus of UVic, Royal Roads University and Justice Institute of BC will be named John Horgan Campus in honour of the late John Horgan, who was the premier of British Columbia and a member of the legislature representing western communities in Victoria.
H Mart, the region’s newest grocery has opened at Mayfair Shopping Centre.
The first “robot cafe” in Canada has debuted at Mayfair Shopping Centre.
Victoria Digital Marketing celebrates 5 years in business, and announces a new hire – a new local website designer, to the ever-growing team.
Mountain Equipment Co-op has announced that Canadian investors and MEC executives have acquired the outdoor supply and apparel chain, which has a high-profile location in downtown Victoria, ending five years of foreign ownership.
The Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production at the new Hartland Landfill Renewable Natural Gas facility has been officially initiated by the Capital Regional District (CRD).
The sole non-stop flight between Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Ottawa International Airport (YOW) has been officially launched by Porter Airlines, with daily service beginning on June 16th.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Energy Storage Canada (ESC) and the Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC) to enhance cooperation in the development of affordable and sustainable energy storage solutions in British Columbia.
Saltwinds Coffee is now available at the Beaver Gift Shop in Victoria on 185 Dallas Rd.
Six restaurants in the Victoria, including Boom + Batten, Cafe Brio, Finn’s Seafood, Chops and Cocktails, Fireside Grill, Glo Restaurant + Lounge, and The Butchart Gardens – The Dining Room (Brentwood Bay), have been recognized on OpenTable’s annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining.
A Cybersecurity Hub event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Delta Ocean Point Hotel in Victoria.
Esquimalt Recreation‘s Youth Aquatic Safety and Leadership Program received recognition from the Township of Esquimalt at the 2025 BC Economic Development Awards.
The BC Trade Mission to Asia, which will be led by BC Premier David Eby, will take place from June 1–10 with the objective of diversifying exports and reducing dependence on the United States.
Ruby Liu Commercial Investment Corp., a Central Walk affiliate, has agreed to take up to 28 leasing spots, according to a statement released by The Bay. Weihong (Ruby) Liu is the chairperson of Central Walk, the company that owns Tsawwassen Mills in Metro Vancouver, Woodgrove Centre in Nanaimo and Mayfair Shopping Centre in Victoria.
Hudson’s Bay Company ULC, as part of its ongoing restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to pursue the assignment of up to 28 lease locations in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia to Ruby Liu Commercial Investment Corp, a corporation indirectly controlled by Ms. Ruby Liu, for the purposes of launching a new modern department store concept in Canada.
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is pleased to announce that the third annual Open a Door charity art auction is a success, raising $10,700 to support affordable housing for local families.
The new Electoral Area Services agency, which is responsible for Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and the Southern Gulf Islands, has appointed Stephen Henderson as its general manager, effective July 7.
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) has named the District of Saanich a winner of its 2025 Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence.
The modern 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suites at Quailwood Place Apartments in Langford are now accepting applications and are available for immediate move-in.
Big Bark Bakery treats are now available at For Pet’s Sake Langford.
A new grocery store will be coming soon to Westshore Town Centre.
Sweet Street in Westshore Town Centre will welcome Island Tarts Café and Catering on June 21.
The opening of a cutting-edge marina and marine gas bar at Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke marks the beginning of a new era in waterfront hospitality.
The Sooke Night Market is set to launch its 12th annual season on Thursday, June 5, running every Thursday until August 28.
Sooke Retrofit Community Festival will take place on June 7, 2025, at Woodside Farm, 7149 West Coast Road, Sooke.
UP Sooke Eatery‘s outdoor space is now open for the summer season.
The Mary Winspear Centre will host the 11th Annual Lobsterfest Plus on Saturday, June 7, with over 75 per cent of the tickets already sold.
Cascadia Seaweed, a company from Sidney specializing in ag-tech, is in the running for the Blue Horizon Award, initiated by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. The firm focuses on cultivating kelp and converting it into agricultural products.
Teddys Boxing & Fitness and Slick Cycle Works, owned by Anna and Jeff Kerevan, are celebrating their 2nd anniversary.
The Peninsula Lifetime Eyecare Centre is celebrating its 45th anniversary.
Scoop and Waffle, located at 2423 Beacon Ave, Unit 106, Sidney, held it’s grand opening on May 24th.
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