News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
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Kevin Hall, former UVic president, will take over as president and chief executive officer of Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates on November 1.
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa in Victoria was voted Canada’s #1 Best Hotel for 2025 in the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.
Natasha Olivia Yaworsky has been appointed as the newest Events and Administration Assistant Co-op student at the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards have ranked Victoria as the No. 1 Small City in the World for the third consecutive year!
Brink Events celebrates 14 years in business.
Macaloney Brewers & Distillers Ltd. is hiring a Sales Manager.
Trail Tire Supply has acquired Vancouver Island Tire Distributors and will now operate under the name Trail Tire Supply (Victoria).
Devon Properties presents Madrona at Dockside Green, which is located at 370 & 384 Harbour Road Victoria, as they are expanding their portfolio on Vancouver Island.
Prompt Payment legislation has been implemented by the provincial government, a significant advancement for construction professionals. This legislation guarantees that they receive equitable and expeditious compensation, thereby maintaining the momentum of their projects and the stability of their businesses throughout the province.
Senior Helpers of Victoria is now providing expert, compassionate in-home care to local seniors and families who deserve the very best at the centre of this new location at 1562 Fort Street, serving the Greater Victoria community.
The Huntingdon Hotel & Suites and Pendray Inn & Tea House will be hosting the upcoming Member Networking Breakfast for the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce on November 26.
The November Emerge Connector, organized by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, will take place on November 13 at Artemis Whisky Bar.
Finalists will compete for a $10,000 prize at COAST Pitchfest, which will be held LIVE in Victoria on October 29th. Applications are open until October 15th, and the event is made possible by the support of COAST Pitchfest presenting sponsors, Seaspan ULC and Innovate BC.
BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) proudly names 2025 Forestry Scholarship awardees, each receiving $2,000 for post-secondary education in BC.
- Marin Jorgenson, Victoria – Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Forestry, University of British Columbia
- Vanessa Mailhot, West Kelowna – Forest Technology, Selkirk College
- Eric Mate, Port Coquitlam – Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Forestry, University of British Columbia
- Katelind Pruden, Salmon Arm – Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Forestry, Thompson River University
- Martin Russo, Quesnel – Forest and Natural Areas Management, BCIT
- Salih Shajani, Burnaby – Bachelor of Commerce, University of British Columbia
- Chloe Smith, Barriere – Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Forestry, Thompson River University
- Celine Stiffler, Burns Lake – Natural Resources and Forest Technology, College of New Caledonia
- Joe Stewart, North Vancouver – Master of Sustainable Forest Management, University of BC
- Brieana Van Loon, Gold Bridge – Natural Resource Diploma, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Vishal and Mitali Patel have opened their fifth TacoTime location at 2401 Millstream Road in Langford.
Make Space Storage has officially opened its new storage facility in North Saanich, situated at 1921 Mills Road, close to the Victoria International Airport.
A change to the district’s Streets and Traffic Bylaw was approved unanimously by council, signifying that Saanich-owned charging stations will shortly start charging $1.50 per hour instead of the current $1 per hour.
Saanich has extended the permission for Abstract Developments‘ Swan Lake townhouse project, a 25-unit development located at the northeast corner of Rainbow Street and Sevenoaks Road.
Meadowcure Pharmacy + Coffee has officially opened at 1331 Westhills Drive, Langford.
To aid developers in their pre-development phases in expediting design work, the District of Saanich has authorized $158,000 in grants from its affordable housing reserve fund. One grant of $40,000 will go to Community Living Victoria to assist with the development of 40 to 75 new units at 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Rd.; another grant of $40,000 will go to the Capital Region Housing Corporation to advance 190 units at 1827 McKenzie Ave. and 120 units at 898 Sevenoaks Rd.; and a grant of $38,000 will go to the Greater Victoria Housing Society for 30 units at 983 Sutcliffe Rd.
Sooke’s BC Liquor Store proposes to add sliding doors to the main entrance and expand by 4,300 square feet at Evergreen Centre.
Jayne Nelson, a Sidney BIA Board Director, has opened the second Waterlily Shoes location at Mattick’s Farm in Cordova Bay.
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual Annual General Meeting will be on October 15.
On October 25, the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea will be hosting its fifth annual Halloween Fundraiser, A-SCARE-IUM, which will benefit two local charities: The New Marine Centre and the Habitat Acquisition Trust. Attendees will be treated to a variety of sweets, tricks, and other delights.
The Spirit Gala, hosted by the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation, is set for November 15, with support from Peninsula Co-op.
Tickets are now available for the Best of the WestShore Awards 2025, scheduled to take place at Elements Casino Victoria on Thursday, October 23.
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