Harsh Changes Imposed Make For Slow Recovery BRITISH COLUMBIA —Statistics the BC Trucking Association (BCTA) has gathered for May 2020 indicate that all members surveyed – trucking and motor coach...
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Government Announces Wholesale Pricing For BC’s Restaurants, Bars and Pubs
The British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) is encouraged and grateful today that the Province of BC has approved a temporary wholesale pricing model. Wholesale pricing will...
Half Of Small Businesses Now Fully Open
Half Of Small Businesses Now Fully Open:Most Open Province; Ontario Is Most Closed Half of small businesses are now fully open, but sales remain low, finds a new survey by the Canadian Federation of...
Sweden Forged A COVID-19 Path That Preserves Freedom
The Swedish Achievement In The Face Of International Panic Lies In Remaining True To Political Traditions And Democracy Much attention has been given to Sweden for its distinct approach to COVID-19...
Development Of The First Nation Business Development Association (FN BDA)
BC - While there are many Indigenous organizations both provincially and nationally that represent a variety of First Nation interests, there has not been an organization that represents and...
Gustavson Brand Trust Shows Decline Of Consumer Trust
VICTORIA - The Gustavson Brand Trust study shows that faith in brands is on the decline, even as society becomes more reliant on certain services and products during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April,...
West Coast Family Medical Clinic Expansion Opens In Sooke
SOOKE - People in Sooke now have better access to team-based primary care, with the opening of the newly expanded West Coast Family Medical Clinic. The expansion of the West Coast Family Medical...
BC Housing Market Activity Shows Signs of Recovery in May
Victoria Residential Price Up 1.1 Per Cent Over Last Year The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,518 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple...
Challenges Getting Canadians Back To Work
Small business owners are eager to get back to work, but face significant barriers hiring or recalling staff, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). To get Canada’s economy...
McPherson Cabinetry Continues To Serve BC In The Face Of Adversity
DUNCAN - Global pandemic has forced many businesses to rethink everything from staffing and production, to safety protocols and growth. Companies have adapted on the fly to keep themselves and...
Waymark Architecture Wins National Green Building Award for Charter’s Headquarters
VICTORIA - Waymark Architecture, wins 2020 Canadian Green Building award for Charter’s headquarters, poised to be Western Canada’s first Passive House commercial office building. Passive House...
Cuboh Hires New Chief Technology Officer
VICTORIA - Cuboh, an online ordering manager for modern restaurants, continues to grow with the appointment of Brandon Ellis as their new Chief Technology Officer. The Canadian...
BC Homes Sales to Post Strong Recovery in 2021
BCREA 2020 Second Quarter Housing Forecast The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2020 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today. Multiple Listing Service (MLS) residential...
BC Construction Sector Awards Recognize Workplace Diversity
Nominations Open For BCCA’s 2nd Annual Builders Code Champion Awards Victoria - The BC Construction Association (BCCA), with the support of Minerva BC, today opened nominations for the 2nd annual...
Illuminations Shutting Off the Lights After 45 Years
LANGFORD A pair of rental buildings in have sold to a Halifax-based real-estate investment trust. Killam Apartment REIT acquired Ledcor Property Development’s newly completed Crossing at Belmont...
Tourism Forms An Industry-Led Rescue And Recovery Task Force
The visitor economy is among the sectors hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Greater Victoria, as public health officials discourage non-essential travel and promote physical distancing, hotels...