News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
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Al Hasham has been selected as a recipient of the City of Victoria’s Honorary Citizen Award.
Ryan Dermody has been named the permanent CEO of the Vancouver Island Ferry Company (VIFC), which runs the Hullo passenger ferries between downtown Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver.
Christine Moore has joined Coast Claims Insurance Services team in Victoria office.
Dennis Laycraft, Executive Vice President of the Canadian Cattle Association, has been inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Victoria.
Nelly Furtado from Victoria will be honoured with an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the JUNO Awards.
ML6 Search + Talent Advisory is hiring a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis in Victoria.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Association of British Columbia Marine Industries (ABCMI), Xenex Consulting Inc., Mark Cooperstone Realtor, and Coastal Promotions Victoria.
BC Cancer’s Ernie & Yvonne Yakimovich Integrated Care and Research Pavilion — a groundbreaking facility that is aimed at transforming cancer care on Vancouver Island has recently opened in Victoria.
Johnson Manor, owned and operated by the Victoria Cool Aid Society, is reopening at 1153 Johnson St. in Victoria.
Sealand Flight, located in Campbell River, has been announced Flight School of the Year for 2025 by the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA).
A Popeyes restaurant is set to open in downtown Victoria, with a location planned for the intersection of Cook and Yates Streets in the Fernwood neighborhood.
Glitch Bar and Games Room is set to open soon at the location previously known as Yates Street Taphouse, situated at 759 Yates Street in Victoria.
The Dining Room at The Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay has earned a spot on OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2025.
The Marcus & Millichap | Western Canada NNN Group has put 798 Victoria Street in Trail, BC on the market. This property features a newly constructed single-tenant fuel station, convenience store, and car wash, fully leased to 7-Eleven Canada Inc.
Métis Nation British Columbia and the Province of British Columbia have executed a Post-Secondary Skills Training Protocol agreement, which underscores the strength of the existing relationship between MNBC and the Province and reflects their shared priorities in supporting Métis learners and job seekers.
Penny Lane Property Management, a Vancouver Island-based company celebrating 30 years in business, has announced that it would be expanding from its Comox Valley base in the centre of the island to the Greater Victoria real estate market.
Pursuit Physiotherapy, located at 102B 740 Hillside Ave, Victoria, is extending hours and is now open on Saturdays.
Citrus & Cane, a well-known cocktail bar in Victoria, is planning to relocate from its current location at 1900 Douglas Street.
Kenmore Air has formally verified that its two daily flights to Friday Harbour, Washington, on San Juan Island from Victoria International Airport have been temporarily suspended.
A startup focused on educational technology, Language Foundry (previously known as the Cultural Foundry Studio), has committed to aiding in the revival of endangered languages worldwide.
A new collaboration between Camosun Innovates and the college’s Sheet Metal apprenticeship program introduces advanced design and fabrication equipment into the workshop, thereby enriching students’ practical experience.
Government Street’s Ark @ Home, a retailer specializing in heating and fireplaces, has closed its storefront after nearly 50 years of operation.
The View Royal handyDART Centre has received a marketing and communications award from the Canadian Urban Transit Association.
The proposed West Shore Arts & Culture Center‘s initial concept design has been unveiled by Victoria-based Cascadia Architects.
New surgical and cancer equipment will be funded at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals thanks to a record $3.65 million raised at the 33rd annual Visions Gala November 23 by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.
Rob Lee and Josh Fleming have joined Galaxy Motors Langford as Sales Managers.
Local baker Victoria Wan, who formerly worked for the Victoria Pie Company, launched Indigo Bakes, which is sold in the frozen department of Langford’s HOB Fine Foods, the Market Garden, and Kid Sister Ice Cream in Esquimalt.
The District of North Saanich officially announced that it is joining the Greater Victoria 2030 District and its hub of high-performance buildings.
Santa’s Forest has opened its doors at Braefoot Park on McKenzie Avenue in Saanich, marking 30 years of providing fresh Christmas trees in Victoria.
Rather Be Plumbing continues its decade-long tradition of providing free plumbing labour for those in need. This year’s initiative is scheduled from December 2 to 5, with customers responsible only for the cost of materials.
Reliance and Seacliff Properties have announced the project’s first release of coastal single-family custom home sites, following the success of the first condominium pre-sale campaign at The Beachlands, Colwood’s seaside community.
A rezoning proposal for a six-story, 33-unit cohousing block at 1140 and 1148 Esquimalt Road at Fernhill Road, which is currently home to two duplex buildings, has been submitted by Esquimalt Village Cohousing.
The Cedar Scent Spa, located at 9800 Osa Road, Shirley, has officially opened.
The Sooke Chamber of Commerce celebrates the recipients of this year’s Business Excellence Awards including: Artisanal – Cathy Hammond Art; Business of the Year – Daniel’s Market; Business-to-Business Services – Gadget Tree Tech Services; Dining – India Delight Bistro & Bar; Health & Wellness – Coastal Roots Health Centre; Hospitality – Point No Point Resort; Manufacturing and Industry – Bad Dog Brewing Company; New Business of the Year – Cafe Vosino; Non-Profit and Volunteer Services – Sooke Food Bank; Personal Care – West Coast Esthetics Studio & Rainforest Spa; Pet Services – Sooke Veterinary Hospital; Professional Services – HUB International Insurance Brokers; Trades and Skilled Labour – Dumont Tires Ltd./Sooke Tirecraft; People’s Choice – Otter Point Dental and President’s Choice – At My Place Family Salon.
Jacquie Beland, the founder and CEO of Trust Fall Health Coaching, has been named the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s acting executive director.
Sidney Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith has been re-elected to lead the Capital Regional District (CRD) board for another year, with Metchosin Mayor Marie-Térèse Little serving as vice-chair. McNeil-Smith will guide the CRD through the final year of its current term.
A revised five-year Maintenance and Repair Agreement for the maintenance of common amenities with the SHOAL Centre stratum has been approved by the council. Since the Center’s opening in 2005, the Town has been a party to similar arrangements, paying 19.5% of common area upkeep expenses such parking, landscaping, and structural components.
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