VICTORIA – In late-February 2021, arts organizations funded by the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service were surveyed about the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their budget, staffing,...
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Study Shows BC’s Forest Industry Has Big Economic Impact
BRITISH COLUMBIA – A new economic study released recently by the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) shows that BC’s forest industry continues to generate significant economic activity in every...
BC Officially Surpasses New Milestone Of More Than 50,000 EVs On The Road
The New Car Dealers Association Of BC Commends The Province On Rebate Programs And Partnerships That Have Helped Make This Possible BRITISH COLUMBIA – This week, the Provincial Government put out a...
BC Relief Funding Coming For Hard-Hit Businesses
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The BC government will provide more than $50 million to help the 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness centres affected by the March 30, 2021, provincial...
VICTORIA MARCH MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Julie Angus, CEO of Open Ocean Robotics, was awarded the Industry Icon award at the 2021 BC Cleantech awards, recognizing those who made a significant impact in changing the world of cleantech,...
Free Interprovincial Trade Once And For All
Canada’s GDP Per Capita Would Increase By 3.8 Per Cent Simply By Removing Interprovincial Trade Barriers CANADA - The theme of the post-COVID-19 economic recovery is on everyone’s lips, and there’s...
Initiative to Support Local Businesses Generates $1,000,000
Support Local BC Program Allows British Columbians To Spend Money Locally To Offset Economic Impact Of COVID-19 BRITISH COLUMBIA - Since its launch on 24 April 2020, Support Local BC – an online...
Carbon Tax Will Cost British Columbians More
BRITISH COLUMBIA - British Columbians are now paying even more to heat, eat and drive to work. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's most recent carbon tax hike has found a willing follower in British...
Island Partnership Trials World’s First Electric Log Trucks
Mosaic Announces Trial of World’s First Electric Log Trucks in Partnership with EcoWest Driven NANAIMO ̶ Mosaic Forest Management is announcing its partnership with local Vancouver Island service...
NIGHTOWLS READY TO FLY UNDER NEW SERAUXMEN LIGHTS
West Coast League Bringing Top Level Amateur Baseball To Nanaimo This Summer NANAIMO - They went to a community event, and a baseball game broke out. That's what Central Vancouver Island is about to...
Westcore Electrical And Mechanical: A One Stop Shop
Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, HVAC And Structured Installation Company Nears 20 Years NANAIMO – When it comes to quality or affordability, customers shouldn’t have to choose. That’s how Carey Miller...
FIRST GENERAL TRIO IN NANAIMO OPEN NEW VICTORIA LOCATION
Wife And Husband Team Rebecca And Ryan Hill And Partner Brad Schiewe Bring The North American Property Restoration Brand To Yet Another BC City VICTORIA - When Ryan and Rebecca Hill opened their...
New Grant Program For BC Manufacturers
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The BC government is supporting innovation and diversification in the province’s manufacturing sector with a $10-million investment in small and medium-sized businesses....
60% Of Canada’s Hardest Hit Businesses Will Not Survive To The End Of The Year
COALITION OF HARDEST HIT BUSINESSES CALLS FOR SUPPORT UNTIL END OF 2021 IN FEDERAL BUDGET CANADA – A March 2021 survey released today on Parliament Hill reveals that 60 per cent of Canada’s hardest...
Victoria Foundation Offers Funding For Organizations Still Struggling
VICTORIA – Residents of Greater Victoria have always worked together and supported each other as we create a vibrant, caring community for all. Whether serving on the frontlines of this pandemic or...
KPMG Survey Finds Support For Continued Investment In The Economy Ahead Of Federal Budget
Canadians Not Ready To Reopen Border With The U.S. BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadians continue to support major stimulus to help kick-start the country's economic recovery but want future government...