News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
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Dallas Gislason is starting a new position as Deputy Director, Regional Economic Development at South Island Prosperity Partnership.
Jesse Torry has been promoted to the position of Team Lead with Avalon Mechanical. Jesse has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the Vancouver Office.
Andrew Melville has been instrumental in establishing the Avalon Mechanical Building Performance Team. This diligent work and ongoing leadership makes his promotion to Technical Lead a natural progression.
Jason Morehouse, a tech entrepreneur and former Checkfront founder, strongly supports early mental health screenings. Jason founded HiBoop, an evaluation platform that provides preliminary mental health screening services to individuals and healthcare practitioners, with a goal of expanding abroad while staying in Victoria’s innovation ecosystem.
Julia Clarke has joined Open Ocean Robotics as the new Technical Sales Specialist.
Dr. Jennifer Cocking has joined Ocean Diagnostics Inc. as the new Program Manager.
Megan Rough has been recently hired as Highspire‘s new Operations Assistant.
Jason Goldsworthy has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies, which has been established to promote innovation in the Pacific Canada’s emerging blue economy.
Angela Stevenson has started working as a Real Estate Agent at Macdonald Realty Victoria.
Margaret Chrumka is set to take on the role of Director of Visitor Experience and Programs at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, starting January 13, 2025.
The Pacific Capital Real Estate is celebrating 20th anniversary this year.
Antares Ventures, Spring Impact Capital, Katapult Ocean, Alacrity Canada, and other international impact investors co-led Open Ocean Robotics‘ successful $2.8 million investment round.
COAST member PhyCo Technologies is making headlines for their algae-based bioplastic innovation, putting Canada on the map as a global sector leader.
Ocean AID has been announced as the winner of the COAST Pitchfest Grand Prize, presented by Seaspan ULC.
The Great Boss Workshop hosted by Ted Bradshaw, will in Victoria at 2031 Store Street, on November 7th.
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is seeking proposals from qualified parties with significant experience to provide consulting services aimed at achieving GVHA’s goal of creating a co-managed port.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce‘s 2024 Business Hall of Fame is happening on October 29th at the Fairmont Empress.
The Fairmont Empress has been recognized as the number 6 hotel in Western Canada in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Awards.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Power-West Industries Ltd, Double Dutch Transport, Phoenix Neurofeedback, and RICE Fx (Richardson International Currency Exchange).
Devon Properties has expanded its portfolio of managed properties in Victoria with the addition of The Manchester Court Apartments, located at 565 Manchester Road.
BC AdventureSmart is celebrating its 20th anniversary on November 22, at the Parliament Buildings Grounds, Victoria.
The Global Destination Sustainability-Index ranked Victoria as North America’s most sustainable travel destination.
BC Pension Corporation has been honoured with the Order of Excellence® from Excellence Canada’s Awards for Excellence® program.
Following a $2.8 million funding round, Open Ocean Robotics plans to expand into Southeast Asia, improve its products, and scale up production of its uncrewed surface vehicles.
The Canadian College of Performing Arts is collaborating with the District of Oak Bay and the Band of the 5th (BC) Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery for the upcoming Concert of Remembrance, scheduled for November 8 at 7:30pm.
Mood Cannabis, an online dispensary, has created a highly potent and federally-legal “joint within a gummy” that continues to sell out in 2024.
The Paper Street Theatre Co. is set to return to Craigdarroch Castle this November for six nights with their acclaimed improvised show, Murders on Paper Street.
The City of Victoria has approved the development permit for Fort Properties to construct a residential building without parking spaces at 837 Broughton St., the location of a downtown parking lot.
West Shore Parks & Recreation is progressing with the development of six outdoor pickleball courts on its property. As the sport gains popularity across all ages and abilities, WSPR aims to improve community recreational options.
Rob Botterell, a B.C. Green candidate, has been elected to the Saanich North and Islands MLA seat.
Wade Thoreson, an employee of Parks, Recreation and Community Services in the District of Saanich, has been presented with the 2024 Junior Health & Safety Leader Award by the BC Municipal Safety Association.
Edo Japan announced the opening of its newest location in Colwood, just outside of Victoria.
Saanich council has greenlit a 93-unit housing development at the intersection of Gordon Head and Feltham roads.
The District of Saanich held a public drop-in information event on Saturday, October 26, for the proposed plan for redeveloping the Saanich Operations Centre at 1040 McKenzie Avenue.
The Open Data Portal, an innovative platform put up by the District of Saanich, has been launched to make a wealth of geo-spatial datasets more accessible.
From November 13 to 15, the Pacific Football Club will conduct its inaugural audition at Goudy Field and Starlight Stadium in Langford, providing the public with the opportunity to participate in professional football.
The District of Sooke has reopened the free self-serve sandbag station in the Ed Macgregor Park Parking Lot at 6755 West Coast Rd. until spring 2025.
The Hulitan Early Childhood Years Centre in Colwood, located at 2125 Sooke Rd., was officially opened by the Hulitan Family and Community Services Society.
Best Karate Sooke is now open on Otterpoint Rd beside the Community Hall in Sooke.
Juno award winners “Big Little Lion” will be at the Sooke Coffee House on November 16.
Colwood Pizza Co., which is owned by Hollis Turbine, Sheena Lind, and Joe Cunliffe, has just opened at 590 Ledsham Road in Colwood.
Eclective has officially launched as Sidney’s inaugural physical coworking space.
Explore Sidney and Peninsula Celebrations Society is gearing up for the 10th Annual Treat Street, set to take place on October 31st in Downtown Sidney.
The 35th Annual First Chance Holiday Market, a highly awaited seasonal event in Sidney, is scheduled for November 2 – 3 at the Mary Winspear Centre.
The Rainbow Kitchen in Esquimalt is the chosen beneficiary of Victoria’s Hoyne Brewing‘s October monthly charity.
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