VICTORIA– Exploring the topic of equity and inclusion is at the heart of the 2021 Victoria Vital Signs program. The theme focuses on the uneven hardships of the pandemic, the rallying cries for...
GREATER VICTORIA BUSINESS NEWS
CPABC: BC Government Should Focus On Tax Modernization
BRITISH COLUMBIA – As British Columbia recovers from its worst recession in 40 years, it is important that the provincial government focuses on modernizing its tax system to boost business...
Health-Care Costs For Typical Canadian Family Will Eclipse $15,000 This Year
Most Canadians Are Unaware Of The True Cost Of Health Care BRITISH COLUMBIA - A typical Canadian family of four will pay an estimated $15,039 for public health-care insurance this year, finds a new...
Salmon Recirculating Aquaculture System Moving Forward on Vancouver Island
Blue Star Foods Corp. Provides RAS Business Update NANAIMO - Blue Star Foods Corp., an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) seafood company, which acquired Taste of BC Aquafarms in...
Certn’s Growth And Innovation Recognized
Multiple Industry Awards Underscore Momentum for Certn's Background Check VICTORIA - Certn, a British Columbia-based leader in background screening solutions, today its technology has been validated...
Victoria Author Launches Book On Women Driving Real Estate Market
61 Per Cent of First-time Real Estate Buyers Are Female VICTORIA – Women are taking control of their financial independence and investing in real estate. Sixty years ago they couldn’t get a loan or...
From The Trenches Podcast: Alison Taylor of Jane (Jane App)
Episode Summary Alison Taylor, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Jane (Jane App), joins host John MacDonald on the latest From the trenches episode. Jane App is a popular online platform for health and...
Cybersecurity Honours For Purilock Security Solutions
VICTORIA – An identity-centric cybersecurity solutions provider with an office on Fort Street has won a prestigious 2021 Cybersecurity Breakthrough Award. Purilock Security Solutions Inc. has been...
Groundbreaking New Canadian Workplace Culture Index Launches
Canadian Businesses Can Now Compare How Their Culture Stacks Up Against Companies, At A Time When The Country Is Experiencing A Major Labour Shortage BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian businesses can now...
BC PST Refund Extended
BRITISH COLUMBIA – A StrongerBC program that refunds businesses the PST paid on select machinery and equipment will be extended for an additional six months. This extension will give businesses...
Advisory: Chinook Deal Spotlight’s Blogworks
VICTORIA - Hugh Culver built a successful business from his office in Kelowna in 2013 with the goal to help small business owners grow and promote their businesses through blogs. He changed the way...
5 Ways To Give Your Employees A Reason To Stay
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Identifying retention problems has never been more important to stay competitive. In Part II of our employee interview series, we’re interviewing Marketing Specialist Tonya Havas...
Equifax Canada: Most Small Businesses Don’t Feel Supported
Don’t Feel Supported By Their Banks Or Government BRITISH COLUMBIA – While most financial institutions and governments are quick to tout their commitment to small businesses, a recent survey from...
Inaugural Victoria Chamber Business Hall Of Fame Inductees
VICTORIA – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the first group of inductees into the Business Hall of Fame presented by RBC. “This is the inaugural cohort selected for the...
BCREA: COVID-19 Economic Recovery September Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The dashboard created by the BCREA Economics team focuses on the sectors and activities that have been most significantly impacted by the pandemic and the province's state of...
Victoria Clipper V Resumes Service Between Seattle And Greater Victoria
VICTORIA - For the first time since March 2020, Victoria Clipper V sailed from Seattle to Greater Victoria’s Belleville Terminal. Due to closure of the Canada-US border to non-essential travel...
