CANADA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is once again calling on the Canadian Government to urgently discontinue the current COVID-19 related travel restrictions. These are now...
GREATER VICTORIA BUSINESS NEWS
Westerra Equipment Introduces Re-Designed Lineup
VICTORIA – Westerra Equipment has introduced a re-designed lineup of equipment to British Columbia businesses that is helping customers do more in less time and endure harsher job-site conditions...
CHIMS Guest House Hosting Indigenous Festival August 6
PORT ALBERNI – CHIMS Guest House has a “tiny secret” they want to share at a huge weekend celebration showcase they are planning for Saturday, August 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. From 8:30-9:30 a.m....
BC Government to Implement Homebuyer Protection Period in January 2023
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The BC Government has created regulations that will enable a mandatory three-day Homebuyer Protection Period (HPP), previously called a “cooling off period,” on January 1, 2023....
Air Canada and United Airlines Expand Relationship
CANADA - Air Canada and United Airlines announced a joint business agreement for the Canada-U.S. transborder market, building on their long-standing alliance, that will give more flight options and...
Focus and Marketing Key Aspects of The Agency
VICTORIA – Managing Partner and owner of The Agency’s BC and Seattle real estate offices, including Victoria’s head office, Jason Binab focuses on one thing: Focus. “Real estate agents and staff in...
BC Ferries Appoints Interim CEO
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Ferry Services Board has announced the appointment of Jill Sharland as Interim President and CEO of BC Ferries, effective immediately. Ms. Sharland is a senior...
Harris Auto Group Opens Langford’s First Full Service Auto Dealership
LANGFORD – When the Harris Auto Group turned the key to open their new Harris Victoria Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in May, even they were surprised at how fast it roared to life from the...
BCREA: May Retail Sales Led at Gas Stations
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian seasonally-adjusted retail sales increased 2.2 per cent in May, hitting $62.2 billion. Sales grew in 8 of 11 subsectors, but were led by higher sales at gasoline stations...
BC Sees Continued Growth In Market Capitalization And Capital-Raising
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The total market value of British Columbia's public companies grew 14 per cent in 2021, reaching a record high, according to a new report by the British Columbia Securities...
Victoria’s Certn Integrates API With Ride Hailing Service
VICTORIA – Certn, a leader in background screening solutions, today announced the integration of its API with the Wilma platform, pushing forward the mission of building a culture of trust within...
Acquisition Grows Western’s Specialty Products Offering
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of Western has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Calvert Company, Inc....
Federal Investment Across BC to Revitalize and Enhance Tourism
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Throughout Vancouver Island, communities are ready to welcome back residents and visitors to enjoy new and improved public spaces and tourism experiences. Upgrading existing...
Province Offers 5% Tax Credit on Retrofits
BRITISH COLUMBIA – A new tax credit will make energy retrofits for multi-unit residential and commercial buildings more affordable, saving owners 5 per cent on retrofits to help reduce their energy...
Rocky Point Engineering Celebrates 25th Year in Business
NANAIMO – Rocky Point Engineering Ltd., a growing mechanical consulting engineering company with offices in Vancouver, Langley, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Nelson, is celebrating its...
EDITORIAL: Reaction To The BC Court Decision On The Public Health Care Monopoly
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The British Columbia Court of Appeal issued a decision yesterday in the case pitting the Cambie Surgeries Corporation against the provincial government. Like the Chaoulli decision...
