LANGFORD - Royal Roads University and the City of Langford have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for education that promotes economic prosperity, sustainability,...
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Victoria International Marina Announces Concierge Service
VICTORIA - A unique concierge service that will bring Victoria area attractions within easy reach of visiting boaters was unveiled by the new Victoria International Marina during Vancouver's annual...
Victoria Airport Generates Annual Impact of $880 Million
VICTORIA - A just-completed study by InterVISTAS Consulting concluded that in 2017, the operations of Victoria International Airport generated 4,200 person years of employment, $270 million of wages...
Government Funds More Tech Training in Victoria
VICTORIA - Students can look forward to the addition of hundreds of tech-related training spaces in Victoria, which will provide them with the relevant education and training needed to succeed in...
Sendwithus Hires Key Executives to Support Market Offering
VICTORIA - Sendwithus, the innovative communications management platform company, has expanded its executive team, naming Will Warren as Vice President of Engineering, and Megan Tobin as Vice...
CRD Regional Growth Strategy Nearing Approval
VICTORIA - Developers and businesses in the Capital Regional District (CRD) will experience a more seamless environment once the updated Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) is approved.The revised draft...
Navy Crew Trained on Virtual System Before Ship is Built
VICTORIA - A new standard in virtual training for the Royal Canadian Navy was used to train the crew for the first Resolve Class Naval Support ShipThe inaugural naval crew of MV Asterix is assigned...
Optimize Business Value by Planning Ahead for Retirement
VICTORIA – An individual goes into business for any number of reasons. To make a profit and a contented life for their family of course, but it could also be to satisfy a personal goal, or to make a...
Victoria Chamber Welcomes New Board Members
By Catherine Holt. CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.Catherine HoltIn 2018, The Chamber will be celebrating its 155th anniversary. That kind of longevity only comes with strong...
International Students Wooed by Victoria Educators
GREATER VICTORIA - Three post-secondary institutions and three school districts in the greater Victoria region are working together to promote Victoria as an education destination for international...
Prince of Whales Orders Second Eco-Friendly Ship
VICTORIA – The Salish Sea Dream, Prince of Whales’ new $3.5 million environmentally-friendly custom-built catamaran, was so successful last season that the company just placed an order for another...
104 Local Charities Receive $2.3M in Grants from Victoria Foundation
VICTORIA - Just in time for the holidays, the Victoria Foundation has approved a record high $2,294,724.40 in annual Community Grants to 104 non-profit organizations on Vancouver Island.The region’s...
Provincial Government Closes Rent Increase Loophole
BC - The Government of British Columbia is beefing up protection for renters by closing a loophole that some landlords used to seek inflated and unfair increases in hot rental markets.On behalf of...
Cascadia Venture Network Backs Cross-Border Innovation
SEATTLE - Nearly 50 tech, research and investment partners from British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest recently launched the Cascadia Venture Acceleration Network, which aims to...
Government Seeks Developers for B.C. Bid Upgrade
BC - After 20 years, the Government of British Columbia procurement portal needs updating.A recently posted negotiated request for proposals (NRFP) by the Ministry of Citizens' Services (document...
Open Innovation Challenge Offers $15,000 for Best Smart Solutions
VICTORIA - Have you got a bold and innovative project idea that will make the South Island region a smarter and more sustainable place to live, work and play?The South Island Prosperity Project...