SignAge Performs Wrapping For Customers NANAIMO – SignAge is making a name for itself as top-notch wrappers. That’s music to the ears of owner Roger McKinnon, who has watched his company move...
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BCREA: Canadian Monthly Economic Growth
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Canadian economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in May, the second consecutive month of decline following a 0.5 per cent contraction in April. Services and goods sectors declined...
Coastal Community Credit Union Earns Workplace Honour
Second Straight Year on Best Workplaces in British Columbia VICTORIA – Coastal Community Credit Union is at the top of the heap for the second year in a row. The largest credit union on Vancouver...
BC’s Regional Airports Get Federal Economic Boost
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Regional air transportation is crucial to ensure merchandise circulates, supply chains are maintained, and regional economic growth continues. The pandemic has had major impacts...
From The Trenches Podcast: Derrold Norgaard Of Norgaard Kratofil Professional Group
Episode Summary Interview with Derrold Norgaard of Norgaard Kratofil Professional Group, Green Sky Labs and the Ironwood Clay Company. Episode Notes Derrold talks with John MacDonald of the Business...
You’re On The Hook For $57,000 In Government Debt
We Have To Start Demanding That Politicians Start Making Some Tough Choice BRITISH COLUMBIA - Fifty-seven thousand dollars. That’s the average amount each Canadian will owe in provincial and...
From The Trenches Podcast: Daniel Sitnam of Helijet International
Episode Summary Daniel Sitnam, President and CEO of Helijet International, joins host John MacDonald on the latest From the Trenches episode. His company's new fixed wing charter service, electric...
CVM Medical Ltd Approved To Provide Covid Flight Testing
Nanaimo Firm Approved by College of Physicians And Surgeons NANAIMO – A Central Vancouver Island company is at the leading edge of rapid COVID-19 testing prior to passengers boarding flights. CVM...
BC Craft Beverage Sector Looking to Expand Services
Flight Food And Beverage Has Resources And Expertise To Help Businesses Grow Post-COVID BRITISH COLUMBIA - A recent survey of BC craft brewers and distillers, conducted by Flight Food and Beverage...
Fairley Strategies Joins The BC Construction Association
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) is pleased to announce Fairley Strategies has been contracted as its Industry Standard Practices Consultant. Effective August...
Bill C-208 Makes Inter-Family Business Sales Less Expensive
New Federal Legislation Provides Same Tax Treatment As Arms-Length Parties BRITISH COLUMBIA - Family members wanting to sell their companies to other family members will now find it less expensive...
Step 3 Helpful But Canada-Us Border Re-Opening Vital
On July 1, the provincial government announced we were moving to Step 3 of the Restart Plan. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant negative impacts on the Greater Victoria visitor economy. The...
Microbrewery, Distillery And Restaurant For Downtown Victoria
ESQUIMALT Aragon Properties’ Esquimalt Town Square (ETS) development adjacent to Esquimalt’s city hall celebrated its public art unveiling in early July. Multiple art pieces commissioned for the...
Best Of The Westshore Awards 2021
It’s that time of year again! Voting is open for Best of the WestShore Awards, and will run until Labour Day. This partnership between the Goldstream Gazette and the WestShore Chamber of Commerce...
Construction Industry’s Enviro-Friendly Future
Green Construction Bolstered By Industry Advancements And Provincial Investments By Mike Kozakowski, of Victoria, BC-based Citified Media. BRITISH COLUMBIA - Innovation and technological...
From The Trenches Podcast: Stu Hopewell of Alair Homes
Episode Summary Interview with Stu Hopewell, Chief Operating Officer of Alair Homes, a Nanaimo-headquartered custom home builder and renovation specialist serving customers and franchisees across...