BC - Greater numbers of international students are selecting British Columbia as their study destination. Their presence is driving a thriving international education sector that has a...
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Victoria Tourism: Proactive Event Attraction Efforts Paying Dividends
- Paul Nursey is the President and CEO of Tourism Victoria.GREATER VICTORIA - It’s still early in 2017 but one of our key areas of strategic focus is starting to pay dividends.A couple of years ago,...
Think Local First: Strengthening Local Business
- Think Local First is a non-profit society directed by a group of enthusiastic volunteers who are all small business owners in Greater Victoria. Peter Cavin, author of this article, is a Director...
Legally Speaking: Effective Cause
- Legally Speaking is published eight times a year by email and quarterly in print by the British Columbia Real Estate Association.BC - What if a buyer is introduced to a property, or to a...
Island’s Largest Tech Expo ‘Discover Tectoria’ Coming Feb. 24
VICTORIA - Discover Tectoria is the Island's largest Tech Expo and will be taking place at the Crystal Garden from 11am to 6pm on February 24th. The expo, organized by VIATEC, will feature:A Main...
BC’s Balanced Budget 2017 Summary
BC - Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, MSP premiums will be reduced by 50% for households with an annual net income of up to $120,000. Following this change, more than two million British Columbians will...
What’s (Left) In Your Wallet?
- Catherine Holt is the CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. 250.383.7191, CEO@victoriachamber.ca, www.victoriachamber.ca.GREATER VICTORIA - Gasps were heard across Greater Victoria...
‘Tectoria Innovation Station’ to Launch at Victoria Airport
VICTORIA - A portion of Victoria International Airport’s Arrival Rotunda has been transformed into the “Tectoria Innovation Station,” a new interactive exhibit heralding Greater Victoria’s long...
Victoria, Saskatoon & St. John’s Partner for ‘Cities in Sync’
VICTORIA - A new initiative has recently been launched by tourism organizations in Victoria, BC, Saskatoon, SK, and St. John’s, NL. Destination St. John’s, Tourism Saskatoon and Tourism...
BC Ferries’ Salish Eagle Sets Sail
VICTORIA – BC Ferries’ Salish Eagle, the second of three new Salish Class vessels, is on its way. The vessel departed Gdansk, Poland on February 11, 2017, for a 10,440 nautical mile journey...
Preliminary Development Work Begins on Esquimalt Town Square
ESQUIMALT - Early budget approval was given to proceed with preparing Esquimalt Town Square for development.“After several years of planning, public consultation, site preparation and procurement,...
How to Manage Economic Development Challenges
- RJ Senko is a Vice-President at the Esquimalt Chamber and President of RJStrategies. He can be reached at 250.888.3534.ESQUIMALT - Anyone taking a drive around Esquimalt these days will see signs...
Sooke: The Place to Live, Work & Play
- Kerry Cavers is the president of the Sooke Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at the Chamber office at 250.642.6112.SOOKE - With business metrics shifting away from “time in seats” to...
Cowichan Chamber Celebrates 110th Anniversary
- Sonja Nagel is Executive Director of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at manager@duncancc.bc.ca or 250.748.1111.COWICHAN VALLEY - Chambers across the island...
Victoria Sees Significant Tourism Growth in 2016
VICTORIA – Greater Victoria’s tourism industry experienced a terrific year in 2016, with major indicators recording significant growth in this vital economic sector.“We know that tourism has been...
New Franchise Rules Increase Transparency & Protections
BC - The new Franchises Act and regulations that have recently taken effect ensure prospective business owners in British Columbia will have more information available to help them decide whether to...