News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
Aaron Stone
Aaron Stone has been announced as the new CEO at South Island Prosperity Partnership. Aaron, recently announced that he will step down from his third term as Mayor of The Town of Ladysmith to accept the SIPP position.
Peter Lukomskyj has been appointed as an Independent Director of Cognito.
Stephen Andrew, a candidate for the Conservative Party of BC, has declared his intention to challenge the NDP’s control of the Oak Bay-Gordon Head provincial riding in the fall election.
Optima Living has recently announced the rebranding of the Long-Term Care community in Victoria. Parkwood Court will now be officially known as Oakwood Manor.
A significant renovation was made to the GameStop shop located at the Mayfair Shopping Centre in Victoria.
Sean Valikosky
Sean Valikosky, the Assistant Superintendent at Highland Pacific Golf, celebrates five years of service.
Boyden is thrilled to announce a new partnership with BCI to fill important roles, such as Vice President, Client Partnerships and Director, Strategic Communications.
In 2024 and 2025, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce was recertified as a BC Green Business Green Leader and as an approved BC Ocean Friendly Business by Surfrider.
Paddlepoint Waterports has successfully launched Victoria’s first self-service paddle board and kayak storage at Hamsterly Beach – Elk Lake.
Federal funding of $800k was given to Open Ocean Robotics to increase the production of their cutting-edge unmanned vessels.
The MAC team merged their well-known renovation division with their recently formed construction branch to create MAC Reno Design Build.
The federal government will provide $3.5 million in funding to eight organizations to bolster the tech and tourism sectors of Vancouver Island through the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan).
Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar at 506 Fort St., will be permanently closing its doors by the end of October.
The Victoria Beer Society is organizing the 30th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival, which will be held at Topaz Park on September 6 and 7.
The Victoria Festival of Authors Launch Event is taking place next weekend, September 21 to 22.
Free movies and games will be available at Cineplex in Victoria on September 14.
Melinda Friedman‘s Deer & Dough Bakery, now called Deer & Dough Bakery Cafe, opens at 770 Fisgard St. in downtown Victoria.
On September 8, the Colwood Fire Department will have an open house at its station, located at 3215 Metchosin Road.
Abstract is introducing a new sales initiative that consolidates multiple projects into one comprehensive campaign. This allows homebuyers to have a wider range of choices, including different layouts, price points, locations, nearby amenities, and views, all within a single campaign.
The long-running convenience store Quonley’s Gifts and Grocery, located on Government Street at the corner of Fisgard Street and the Gate of Harmonious Interest, has officially closed down its doors after decades in business.
The province has implemented a new strategy to expedite housing construction by permitting standardized designs. The designs are in full compliance with the latest BC Building Code and can easily be tailored to fit various lot sizes and specific site conditions. Designs are available for free download.
Under a court-ordered sale, Colwood’s historic Pendray House, three nearby unoccupied buildings, and four strata retail sites are being marketed as a bundle for $8 million.
The computerized health record and instruction system will be activated on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Victoria General Hospital, South Island Surgical Centre, and Gorge Road Health Centre.
The HCP Fall Plant Sale is scheduled for September 20 and 21. Plant prices will be reduced by 25 per cent, and 50 per cent for those “looking for a garden to call home” specials.
Brewery & the Beast, Victoria’s ultimate culinary celebration, is scheduled for September 22 at Starlight Stadium in Langford. It will feature some of the best restaurants and chefs on Vancouver Island, including Lil’ Ronnie’s Beachside BBQ, The Courtney Room, Southfire, Two Rivers Meats, Wind Cries Mary, and Fairmont Empress, to mention a few.
Four Vancouver Island breweries and The Courtney Room have teamed up to introduce a line of fall-themed beers, all of which use ingredients that have been foraged locally.
The Downtown Victoria Business Association‘s “Snack Crawl” launched out on Monday and runs through September 30.
Friday night wine flights at the Westin Bear Mountain feature canapés prepared by chef Nathan Taylor to complement the themed wine list curated by sommelier Bipin Bhatt.
The Club Management Association of Canada has named Uplands Golf Course the mid-sized club of the year (CMAC). The award will be given out on Sunday, October 20, during CMAC’s national conference in Kelowna.
A record-breaking $168,000 in bursary money will be available to students this year at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Mr. Thomas Underwood of Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, left a legacy that allowed for the creation of a new bursary fund, which is responsible for the increase.
The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) announces the names of the first five professionals to become BCEDA Certified Economic Development Professionals (CEDP.BC). First-ever CEDP.BC certified individuals are: Michael McGee, owner of ACED Management Inc.; Rose Klukas, Director of Economic Development and Indigenous Relations, City of Campbell River; Lana Fitt, Executive Director of Salmon Arm Economic Development Society; Amy Reid, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, City of Quesnel; and Colleen Bond, Partner, EDCD Consulting.
The first multidisciplinary clinic in Victoria dedicated solely to veteran treatment, headed by Adam Cyr, a veteran of the CAF, is proudly announced by Avail Medical. Veterans of the Canadian armed forces will be eligible for a variety of exclusive products and services from the clinic.
The Sequoia Residences at the Marigold project in Saanich has reached its completion and is currently available for sale.
Eight heavy-duty transport trucks that run entirely on electricity have just been delivered to Sysco‘s Langford distribution centre, along with the charging infrastructure that will allow the trucks to recharge overnight.
A 2-acre corn maze will open on September 19 at Silver Rill, a Saanichton farm at 7117 Central Saanich Road, near the farm’s market.
Ryes & Shine Craft Distillery, a new local craft distillery, is set to open its doors at 103 2323 Millstream Road in Langford, conveniently located next to The Log House Pub and Liquor Planet.
WestShore Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Coffee Talk event at Olympic View Golf Club and Table Nineteen on Sept 24.
The Westshore Town Centre is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
The Evergreen Centre parking lot at 6660 Sooke Road now has brand-new, powerful electric vehicle chargers installed.
Wickedly West Coast is offering a 15 per cent discount for the entire month of September to celebrate its grand opening.
The last Oak Bay Night Market of the season will take place on September 11.
Sandeep Nandhra, RMT and Dr. Leslie Roberts, DC, have joined the team at Reach Health Clinic.
Thai Corner Restaurant, located at 2359 Beacon Ave W Sidney, recently celebrated its 11th anniversary.
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