News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business
VICTORIA
John Wilson
John Wilson, the leader of the Wilson Group of Companies, declared his candidacy as the Conservative candidate for Esquimalt-Colwood.
The International Association for Healthcare Philanthropy has recognized Avery Brohman, CEO of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation, as one of the top 40 Under 40 in Canada for her exceptional contributions to healthcare on the Island.
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce announced its newest members, Kiewit, Karen Graham Notary Public, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre, and Island Community Mental Health.
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce announced the following inductees to the 2024 Business Hall of Fame, presented by RBC: CHEK Media, Times Colonist (Victoria), Michael Williams, Alan Lowe, and The Yuen Family of Fairway Markets.
Stephen Toth
Stephen Toth has been appointed Vice President of Infrastructure Construction and Delivery at Infrastructure BC.
For the years 2024–2025, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce will continue to be recognized as an Ocean Friendly Business in British Columbia and a BC Green Business Green Leader.
Peter Lukomskyj has joined Cognito’s board as an Independent Director.
Open Ocean Robotics won the Autonomous System Award at BlueTIDE, the annual Technology In-Water Demonstration event hosted by 401 Tech Bridge and the Naval Underwater Warfare Centre (NUWC). Open Ocean Robotics partnered with DSA Ocean, also based in Victoria, to leverage their software solution ProteusDS for enhanced vehicle performance.
MNP Victoria is moving to its new office at Suite 100 – 655 Tyee Rd. Victoria.
joni® 21st-Century Period Care™ is now officially a B Corporation.
Redbrick, based in Victoria, is now a B Corporation.
Cafe Malabar, located in the Victoria Public Market, has been recognized as one of the top new dining spots by the travel media brand Air Canada enRoute.
The COAST Pitchfest competition is accepting applications from early-stage ocean tech companies until October 1st.
Open Ocean Robotics won the Autonomous Systems Award at BlueTIDE 2024 hosted by 401 Tech Bridge and Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport.
The Elements Casino Victoria, will be sold by Great Canadian Entertainment to the Indigenous-owned company, Petroglyph Development Group Ltd.
Great Little Box Company Ltd./ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced that it has won 2 Gold Medals, 1 Bronze Medal, and an Honourable Mention at the 2024 Box Manufacturing Olympics held during the SuperCorrExpo® 2024.
Expedia Cruises‘ Expo on October 19th at Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay, and October 20th at Greek Community Society, 4648 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, welcomes eco-conscious travellers, sustainable tourism advocates, local community stakeholders, and cruise enthusiasts seeking responsible travel.
A regional transportation service, which would integrate the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) current trail transportation efforts with expansion planning, has been approved by the CRD.
A $12.8 million grant has been allocated to enhance Royal Athletic Park and Centennial Square. The City of Victoria intends to allocate $8.3 million towards Royal Athletic Park, with the remaining funds going toward a redesign of Centennial Square and the remaining $4.5 million from the B.C. Government’s Growing Communities Fund.
Work on the Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island is nearing completion with an emergency department expansion that cost $14 million.
The Rock Bay Site Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw was enacted by the Victoria council, granting Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations a 10-year property tax exemption while they work to revitalize their Rock Bay properties near the north end of downtown.
Chard Developments is set to enhance the downtown core with the addition of over 200 homes through its Nest and Haven buildings. These new structures will rise six and 12 storeys on the Fernwood side of the downtown-Fernwood border.
Sakura Property Development has filed a request for development authorization and rezoning at 235 Russell Street. If granted, this will allow the construction of rental apartments and light industrial space south of Esquimalt Road.
The Esquimalt Recreation Center’s Fraser Street pool is closed through September 23rd for maintenance.
Fortune Gallery, located in the 500-block of Fisgard Street in Chinatown, has announced its closing following 17 years in business.
The restaurant, Tombo, which had just opened along Millie’s Lane and Yates Street in the 700 block, has closed.
Little Jumbo, located in the 500 block of Fort Street, has announced that it would be closing in October.
The Canadian government has pledged $25 million per annum to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, which will be used over the next four years to supply emergency food aid to areas hit by humanitarian crises all around the globe. The announcement was made at a farm in Abbotsford on September 12.
The ‘Electrical X Factor’, a podcast series produced by Patriot Electric Ltd, will be released in October.
Garden City Pest Control is excited to announce the expansion of its services across Vancouver Island, now covering areas from Victoria to Duncan, including the Cowichan Valley Regional District and up to Ladysmith to commence in the fall of 2024
Timberkids Charitable Foundation Dealers has given Bear Essentials a $10,000 donation to assist with the Island children’s medical travel and supplies.
The Station Food Truck and Music Festival is scheduled on September 20 – 21 at the Langford Station & Veterans Memorial.
Cascadia Liquor is hosting its annual liquor sale at its 12 locations across the island from September 20 to 23.
Avail Medical Veterans has opened their branch in Langford on Sept 6.
Lifemark Health Group is seeking an exceptional physician to join its team On-Site in Saanich.
The Métis Nation British Columbia has successfully secured funding for two substantial housing projects that are specifically designed for Métis individuals and families on Vancouver Island. The Campbell River Project, which is being implemented in collaboration with the North Island Métis Association, will create 45 homes, while the Saanich Project, which is being implemented in collaboration with the Métis Nation Greater Victoria, will create 55 homes.
Wayne Kennedy has been formally appointed as Sooke Fire Rescue‘s fire chief.
Escocia Contracting has been granted a contract to enhance Ravens Ridge Park in the Sunriver community by the Sooke Council.
Anytime Fitness will soon open its new branch in Sooke at 2197 Otter Point Rd.
Andrew Polanyi, a Software Engineer and Executive Director at the Ocean AID project, “Underwater Debris Detection for Cleaner Oceans,” which focuses on underwater debris detection, has been accepted into Ocean Wise’s Eco-Action Accelerator program.
Scotiabank is looking for an Assistant Branch Manager in Sidney.
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