VICTORIA - Organizations and individuals are now invited to nominate their favourite philanthropists for the 2018 National Philanthropy Day (NPD) Awards Celebration. From philanthropists as young as...
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Canadian Chamber Agrees Building Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project is Urgent for Canada
CANADA - The Canadian Chamber filed a submission with the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications supporting Bill S-245, An Act to declare the Trans Mountain Pipeline...
BC Government Announces Tech and Innovation Investments
BC - To help spark B.C. innovation, economic growth and new jobs, the provincial government is investing in tech-based research and advanced training opportunities in all parts of the province,...
BC Home Sales Show Little Change in April
BC - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 8,203 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) across the province in...
Specialized Printer Has Served Region for Nearly 50 Years
VICTORIA – The task of making a good first impression can be the difference between success and failure, especially for business. Ensuring that an enterprises’ best face is put on all of its...
Seven of Victoria’s Finest Recognized at Top 20 Under 40
NANAIMO - Seven of Victoria’s best and brightest young professionals were recognized in Nanaimo at the esteemed Top 20 Under 40 event. This sixth consecutive awards gala took place on April 21st at...
Victoria Chamber Business Awards Winners Announced
VICTORIA - The Victoria Chamber of Commerce held their annual Business Awards on Thursday, May 10.The winners are:Business Leadership - Canadian Tire Hillside; Finalist: The...
Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Victoria Tourism Sector
TOURISM - Two outstanding individuals have received awards from Tourism Victoria. These individuals have made significant contributions to the Greater Victoria tourism sector.Mike Murphy, owner of...
Options Available For Small Businesses Facing New Tax Hikes
By Mark MacDonaldWhen the NDP government announced its onerous Medical Services Plan tax in the provincial budget, it caught many businesses by surprise.While the NDP followed through on former...
How To Be A Professional Communicator
CUSTOMER SERVICE - In a recent training session with one of my clients, I was working with their entire team on what the various roles and tasks each of them are responsible for as part of their...
Environmentally Strong Development in Esquimalt
ESQUIMALT - The Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce is excited to be supporting a new development called Corvette Landing, and I’m proud to say that the Chamber played a role in helping get the project...
BC Ferries Future Vision For Swartz Bay Terminal Victoria
VICTORIA - BC Ferries is embarking on an engagement process from now until the end of summer 2018 to gather community input that will shape future plans for Swartz Bay terminal. The company values...
It Isn’t Growth or High Quality of Life
SAANICH PENINSULA - In October 2017, Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) surveyed 2,507 Canadians who intended to buy a new home in the next two years. “In regard to the type of home...
BC Ferries: So Much More Than Suits From the South Island
VICTORIA - Media and much of the public were quick to laugh at BC Ferries “name that ship” contest when it was announced in 2015. But, after all the sarcastic suggestions (i.e. Spirit of Bad Wi-Fi)...
Celebrating Elements Casino
WEST SHORE - On May 5th, View Royal Casino officially becomes Elements Casino as part of its Grand Opening celebration. The celebration features a sold-out performance by Tom Cochrane and Red Rider...
Seaspan Shipyards Celebrates Handover of HMNZS Te Kaha
VICTORIA – Seaspan’s Victoria Shipyards (VSL) celebrated the handover of Her Majesty’s New Zealand Ship (HMNZS) Te Kaha at a ceremony in Victoria, BC.The handover ceremony marks the transfer of care...