VICTORIA – STN Video’s online video platform has been named “Best Video Technology for Media Suppliers” at the 2023 AdExchanger Awards in New York. STN Video was recognized for its Artificial...
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VICTORIA - The pandemic brought the global tourism sector to a screeching halt, leaving businesses reeling and uncertainty looming over the future. Now, with the pandemic behind us, we acknowledge...
West Shore Chamber: Interested In Exporting? Read On…
WEST SHORE - The WestShore Chamber of Commerce is part of both formal and informal networks of chambers of commerce within BC and across the country. As a member of the BC Chamber of Commerce, we...
Business Finders Canada Elevates Process of Buying & Selling Businesses & Properties
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Steve Harvey created Business Finders Canada in 2009 to elevate the process of buying and selling business and commercial properties. “Our commitment to improvement ensures that...
Federal Funding Announced For Chims
PORT ALBERNI - Chims Motel and Guest House has been announced as the recipient of $99,999 from PacifiCan, the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada. The funding will help cover the costs of...
BCBC: First Quarterly Update Shows BC Faces Declining Income and Prosperity
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Business Council of British Columbia is deeply concerned about the expected economic slowdown and rapid deterioration in the province's fiscal position outlined in the BC...
Canadian Institute of Forestry Announces 2023 National Award Recipients
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) is pleased to announce the 2023 CIF-IFC National Award recipients. “Each year, the CIF-IFC presents a number of Awards in recognition of...
Targets Released for 10 Municipalities to Deliver More Homes for People
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Housing targets for the first 10 municipalities selected as part of the Housing Supply Act have been released, laying the foundation for tens of thousands more homes to be built...
BCCA’S Apprenticeship Services Project Hits $10M Milestone
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) announced today that it has now issued $10M in financial incentives to small and medium-sized construction industry employers...
September 2023 Capital Region Commercial Real Estate Report
By Mike Kozakowski of Citified.ca SIDNEY Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) has approved Kothari Group’s proposal for a 129-room hotel on 3.5 acres of commercial-zoned land at the Victoria...
Victoria Chamber: As Season Changes, Good Reminder to Plan Ahead
GREATER VICTORIA - September marks the official shift from summer into fall. For many businesses, it’s a time to shift gears on their annual strategies. A lot of organizations slow down in July and...
Natural Resources Real GDP Decreases In The Second Quarter
OTTAWA - Real gross domestic product (GDP) of the natural resources sector decreased 0.4 per cent in the second quarter, the third consecutive quarterly decline. In contrast, the economy-wide real...
United Way Southern Vancouver Island Announces New Board Members
VICTORIA - UnitedWay Southern Vancouver Island (UWSVI) announced its new slate of Board members, welcoming four returning members and 11 new. The Board members were confirmed at UWSVI’s Annual...
BCREA: Mortgage Rate Forecast
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Hotter than expected spring inflation and a resurgent housing market led the Bank of Canada to move off its conditional pause and raise its policy rate in both June and July. As a...
Liquid Stone Studios Makes Unique Concrete Creations
LADYSMITH – A lot has changed in the home renovation and construction industry and we have more options than ever when choosing materials to create our dream spaces. However, some methods will...
BC Retail Sales Increase in July
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales increased 0.3 per cent in July to $66.1 billion, led by increases at food and beverage retailers (+1.3 per cent). Excluding volatile items, sales were up 1.3...