BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Canadian economy contracted in the second quarter with output falling 1.1 per cent on an annualized basis. That decline follows three prior quarters of very strong growth....
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Adamek Financial Joins Sterling Capital
VICTORIA - Adamek Financial, a leading and well recognized benefit consulting firm in Western Canada, recently announced that it will merge with Sterling Capital Brokers (SCB). The combined...
From the Trenches Podcast: Mike Kozakowski of Citified Media
Episode Summary Mike Kozakowski of Citified Media talks about Victoria, British Columbia's vibrant real estate sector. His real estate website and consultancy is a truly unique company having...
Central 1: Caution As Pandemic Shifts Towards Greater Normalization
BRITISH COLUMBIA - It is no secret that housing prices have surged across BC and throughout Canada. Since the onset of the pandemic, average MLS® home prices in Canada have increased 25 per cent...
Business Examiner Magazine Victoria – August 2021
IN THIS MONTH'S PUBLICATION WE FEATURE: Butler Bros Successful Succession Castle Building Centre Named Best of The City Living Land Developments Sees Big Picture Who is Suing Whom Citified Update...
Will Green Energy Help Or Hinder Third World Countries?
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Is it about time we start to wonder why the so-called “elite” continues to press for greener – read higher priced – energy? Green energy is much more costly to produce, and while...
CFIB Urges Caution On Mandatory Vaccine Policies Or Passports
CANADA - Small business owners have several concerns related to the use of mandatory vaccination policies or passports, finds new data shared by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business...
Federal Funding For Barnacle Systems To Help Prevent Environmental Disasters
VICTORIA – Barnacle Systems has been granted a federal government contract for its BRNKL Rapid Deploy system that helps prevent environmental disasters. The funding comes through Innovation, Science...
Living Land Developments Sees Big Picture For Projects
Sooke-based Firm Focuses On Land, Natural Terrain, Along With Home Building SOOKE – Living Land Developments Ltd. is not just about building quality residences. It is focused on preserving the land...
Succession Success For Butler
Transition Earns Long-Time Firm Family Business of the Year Title VICTORIA – Family businesses are the backbone of every economy. Working closely with siblings and parents has its unique rewards and...
Morningstar Golf Club Rises Out Of Receivership
PARKSVILLE – Morningstar Golf Club is no longer in receivership. The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) pension fund, which operates under the name Realcor Golf Inc., has been awarded...
Greater Victoria Chamber Statement On Vaccine And Mask Mandates
VICTORIA – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working with the provincial government to help ensure a smooth rollout of plans for businesses to require proof of vaccination...
Destination Victoria: Recovery Must Be Wide And Deep
The summer months are traditionally the high season for visitors to come to Greater Victoria. The weather is warm, and kids are not in school. Despite some uneven numbers through the spring months...
BCREA: 2021 Housing Forecast Update
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2021 Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update today. Multiple Listing Service (MLS) residential sales in the...
Traffic Showing Signs Of Improvement
VICTORIA - BC Ferries released its first quarter results for the three months ended June 30, 2021. In the first three months, vehicle and passenger traffic increased 37 per cent and 40 per cent...
From The Trenches Podcast: Matthew Smith of MazumaGo
Episode Summary Matthew Smith, CEO & Co-Founder of MazumaGo, joins host John MacDonald on the latest From the trenches episode. His company provides an online payment alternative to cheques,...