VANCOUVER ISLAND - As a mortgage specialist for Coastal Community Credit Union, I know that sometimes it’s a challenge for business owners large and small to secure personal residential mortgage...
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DGV Wins International Award For Global Impact On Sustainable Tourism
VICTORIA – Destinations International, the global trade association for destination organizations, today announced that Destination Greater Victoria (DGV) is the winner of its Destination...
Carolynn Wilson Architect Ltd. Specializes In Wide Range Of Projects
VICTORIA – Award winning Carolynn Wilson Architect Ltd. is a full-service architectural firm that specializes in a wide range of project types. That includes market condominiums, afford-able and...
Canadian Housing Starts for May 2023
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian housing starts fell 23 per cent to 202,494 units in May at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). Starts were down 28 per cent from the same month last year....
Métis Financial Corporation of BC Launches First Time Homebuyers Grant
The MNBC Funded Program Supports New Home Down Payment and Closing Costs BRITISH COLUMBIA - Métis Financial Corporation of British Columbia (MFCBC) in partnership with Métis Nation British Columbia...
South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board for 2023/24
VICTORIA - It’s been a year of major expansion and impact for South Island Prosperity Partnership, Greater Victoria’s economic development agency — and that’s good news for the entire region,...
Helijet Begins Flights To Port Alberni Starting Monday
PORT ALBERNI - Due to the ongoing closure of Highway 4 on Vancouver Island, Helijet International will begin limited passenger helicopter service between Nanaimo and Port Alberni on a Monday-to...
Opportunities Abound For Women In Construction
Despite Continued Growth, Less Women Taking Advantage Of Need For Tradespeople BRITISH COLUMBIA - Construction in BC continues its torrid pace, but there are some clouds on the horizon that trouble...
BC Residential Sales Rebound in May
BRITISH COLUMBIA –The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 9,191 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service (MLS) systems in May 2023, an...
A Mountain Of Seafood at BC Seafood Festival
Popular Event Headed For Mt. Washington Alpine Resort June 23-25 COMOX VALLEY – There will be a mountain of seafood at the top of Mt. Washington on June 23-25. The BC Seafood Festival will be held...
Coming Soon to a Park Near You: Coastal Community’s Sunset Cinema!
Free Outdoor Movie Event Raises Funds to Support Children’s Health Foundation VANCOUVER ISLAND – Looking for a fun free event on a warm summer evening for your family? Don’t miss the chance to watch...
BMT Group Services Expanding Services
Truck And Recreational Vehicle Repair Service Adding Fourth Location VICTORIA – A firm commitment to honest, top quality service has enabled BMT Group Services to reach another gear and expand its...
CRD to Increase Borrowing Authority for Housing
VICTORIA – The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board intends to increase its borrowing authority through the Land Assembly, Housing and Land Banking service to $85 million to support potential...
Highest Vehicle Traffic Ever Recorded In BC Ferry 63-Year History
BRITISH COLUMBIA – BC Ferries’ year-end results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 (fiscal 2023) showed significant growth in traffic and revenue and continued pressure on operating expenses....
BCREA Sees Interest Rate Hike Pulling 5 Year Mortgages Above 5.5%
BRITISH COLUMBIA - A stronger than expected first quarter of 2023 prompted the Bank of Canada to hike their interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent, meaning mortgage lenders will likely...
Independent Concrete Going Greenest
Victoria Firm Launches Redi-Green Eco-Concrete Brand, Lowers Carbon Footprint Further VICTORIA – Independent Concrete Ltd. has become one of the greenest concrete producers in all of North America....