News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Samantha Krzywonos
Samantha Krzywonos has been named Executive Director of the Greater Victoria Police Foundation (GVPF).
MarineLabs has received a $4 million investment from BDC Capital (Canada) and InBC Investment Corp., supporting Canadian-made ocean technology.
Downs Construction Ltd. has formally joined the GUS network, marking a significant leap in its efforts to broaden its reach across Vancouver Island and to maintain its commitment to restoration excellence.
Chard and BC Housing have commenced construction on 500 purpose-built rental homes, featuring a full-format Thrifty Foods grocery store at the northern end of Victoria.
Construction is currently ongoing at the Aryze Developments Summerhouse project in the Gonzales neighbourhood.
Patrick Clarkin
Patrick Clarkin has been named the new Clinic Operations & Member Experience Lead at Sprout Family Health in Victoria.
WebMax Canada celebrates 10 years in business.
Great Little Box Company/Ideon Packaging (GLBC) has been awarded Best in Class at the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) 48th Annual Printing Excellence Awards Competition.
KWENCH Coworking & Culture Club in Victoria’s arts + design sector now offers community organizations, enterprises, and creators a wide range of meeting space and venue rentals.
BFL CANADA announced the opening of its newest office in Victoria, at 3795 Carey Road, which will be led by Jamil Karimani, CRM, Managing Vice-President — Vancouver Island.
Atlas Scaffolding has provided equipment for the Telus Ocean project in downtown Victoria, including their Flyform System, ST50 Table System and Aluminium Props.
Vancouver Island’s new UNIQLO store, located in Victoria’s Mayfair Shopping Centre, is currently hiring for its fall launch.
Devon Properties is pleased to add Ellery Street Apartments, located at 837 Ellery Street, Esquimalt, to its managed property portfolio on Vancouver Island.
Shorefast has teamed up with the 4TVI (Tourism Vancouver Island) Social Enterprise Group in a significant move as part of its first Economic Nutrition cohort.
Romney Row, a boutique enclave of contemporary townhouses will start construction by Terry Johal Developments in Victoria’s Fairfield Gonzales neighbourhood.
The ESL Group – Electrical Solutions Ltd. recently completed a full LED lighting upgrade for BMW Victoria.
The Victoria Curling Club has been recognized as one of Curling Canada’s Regional Performance Centres.
A new service contract has been signed by Open Ocean Robotics with the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) of Singapore.
Aunty Collective marks two years this month since opening their shop and studio at 2620 Rock Bay Ave (Upper Suite).
The Cook Street Village Food Court in Fairfield has a small kiosk space for lease.
A new 36-unit supportive housing project aimed at individuals at risk or currently experiencing homelessness has officially opened on Salt Spring Island, located on the 100-block of Drake Road in Ganges.
Highland Pacific Golf has been awarded the 2025 Best of the Westshore ‘Favourite Golf Course’ award for the second consecutive year.
The shore power initiative that would have enabled vessels to connect to the local electrical grid, rather than relying on onboard fuels to power ships during visits, will no longer be implemented at Victoria’s Ogden Point, one of the busiest cruise ship terminals in North America. According to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, the project’s expenses have escalated to the extent that the estimated $100 million budget, which was previously assessed at $25 million, is now beyond its means.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Avenue One, Heart Work Therapy and Yoga, Arcora and NextStep.
Think Local First has announced their 2025 Board of Directors which consists of: New President: Beverly Carter (Beverly Carter Notary Public); Vice President: Steven Seltzer (Victoria Cool Aid Society); Past President: Mary Lou Newbold (Mayfair Optometric Clinic); Secretary: Carlene Thompson (Lifetime Networks); Treasurer: Jeffrey Dennisen (Profit Guard Consulting Ltd); Directors: Usman Afzal (Alitis Investment Counsel), Kerry Brown (Success Biz Coach), Sofia Pastro (Lustre of Pearl), Jennifer Robinson (Adventure Clothing) and David Webb (Westcom Business Solutions)
Nigel House, managed by Broadmead Care, has launched 88 new residences in Saanich.
Country Grocer is celebrating its 41st anniversary.
Brie DeShan started new job at Anipet Animal Supplies.
Master Hong’s Marine Taekwondo has been awarded ‘Best Martial Arts’ in the 2025 Best of the WestShore Awards.
Astria Properties is pleased to announce the move of Firehouse Subs Canada to Arbutus Landing in Colwood.
The WestShore Chamber of Commerce and the City of Colwood are set to team up again for a Prosperity Roundtable lunch on November 20.
Employers can receive financial assistance while simultaneously assisting job seekers in acquiring valuable work experience through the WorkBC Wage Subsidy Program. The program is introduced to WorkBC clients who are keen to acquire knowledge and offers financial assistance to mitigate the expense of on-the-job training.
Beacon Brewing is celebrating four years in business.
DGD Gifts will be closing its doors.
The Soulful Sister Store will open its doors on Sundays starting October 26, 2025.
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