BRITISH COLUMBIA - In September, sales, new listings and housing starts in BC all declined somewhat from August, extending the calming trend relative to peaks in March. While MLS® sales rose...
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Langford, Sooke, Port Renfrew, Malahat Form Tourism Group
LANGORD – The City of Langford, in partnership with Sooke to Port Renfrew Regional Tourism Association, Malahat Nation, Malahat Skywalk and Destination BC, announced the formation of a new tourism...
Report Shows Strong Agriculture And Food Exports In 2020
CANADA – Despite a global contraction in agriculture exports, 2020 was a relatively good year for Canadian agriculture and food exporters, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) latest trade...
Are Outdated Forest Policies Encouraging Forest Fire Disasters?
BRITISH COLUMBIA - During hot summers like we’ve just endured, again, temperatures rise – and we’re not just talking about the thermometers. Conversations swirl about the impacts of global...
Technology Propelling Change At Herold Engineering
Lee Rowley is the Managing Principal of Herold Engineering Ltd., a leading Vancouver Island-based consulting engineering firm. Business Examiner Publisher John MacDonald interviewed Rowley on his...
ISL Customs Brokers Navigates Importing, Exporting
NANAIMO – Bringing goods into Canada and sending them to other countries is not as easy as it sounds. Importing and exporting businesses have enough on their hands making their products, and rely on...
Business Examiner Victoria – October 2021 Issue
In this issue: Wenstob Makes The Cut in Netflix' Big Timber MNP Advisory Column Capital Region Commercial Real Estate Report Flipside Plastics Turning Plastic Into New Products Movers & Shakers...
Flipside Plastics Turning Recycled Plastic Into New Products
Victoria Company Supported by $50,000 From CleanBC Plastics Action Fund VICTORIA – Flipside Plastics has been putting $50,000 from the provincial CleanBC Plastics Action Fund to good use. The...
Plurilock To Acquire Assets Of CloudCodes Software
VICTORIA - Plurilock Security Inc. and related subsidiaries, an identity-centric cybersecurity solutions provider for workforces, has entered into definitive asset purchase agreements dated October...
October 2021 Capital Region Commercial Real Estate Report
This article is also available for viewing inside the Business Examiner South Island digital magazine. By Mike Kozakowski of Citified Media, he can be reached at...
Fraser Institute: Canadian Climate Policy And Its Implications For Electricity Grids
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Along with many western developed countries, Canada has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40–45 percent by 2030 from 2005 emissions levels, and to achieve Net Zero...
Innovate BC Supports Online Training Initiative To Help You Get Hired Faster
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Innovate BC announced a contribution of $300,000 to Palette Skills, whose program is designed to help Canadians land a job in B2B or tech sales quickly. Their SalesCamp program...
Fall Marketing Campaign To Build On Momentum From Summer
VICTORIA - The August 2021 Greater Victoria visitor economy statistics were released recently. They reveal what many in the industry were observing: Visitation to Greater Victoria in the summer was...
New Langford Program Helps First-Time Buyers
Attainable Home Ownership Program To Help Secure Up To 75% Of Down Payment LANGFORD – The City of Langford has introduced an aggressive plan to allow first-time buyers to enter the housing market....
Greater Victoria Chamber: Board Elections Add New Voices
GREATER VICTORIA - The Chamber is pleased to announce the election results for our 2022 Board of Directors. Jessica Stigant, Associate Director of Government Relations and Partnerships for Ocean...
Coastal Community Celebrates Co-Op Week By Supporting Island Youth
Calendar Sales Will Benefit The Children’s Health Foundation Of Vancouver Island VANCOUVER ISLAND – Starting October 18th, drop into any of Coastal Community Credit Union’s location to pick up their...