BRITISH COLUMBIA - As part of Forestry Innovation Investment (FII)’s strategy to expand awareness and uptake of wood use in India, FII India has been working with local designers, architects and...
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Study Shows BC New Car Dealers Drive BC Economy
BRITISH COLUMBIA – A new study entitled The Economic Impacts of Members of the New Car Dealers Association of BC was released recently at the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM and Conference, outlining...
The World’s Remarkable Reversal on the Future of Oil
OTTAWA - The love/hate relationship between oil companies and the world’s billions of customers is unique in the world of commerce. Until recently, the plan was to replace oil and gas with no...
New President for Vancouver Island Runners Association
VANCOUVER ISLAND - The Vancouver Island Runners Association (VIRA) that operates the Vancouver Island Race Series (VIRS) in partnership with member clubs has formally elected Christopher Kelsall, as...
Better Hearing Month: 4 Simple Ways To Protect Your Hearing
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Hearing allows us to enjoy music, experience the sounds of nature or take in the words spoken by those around us. Our hearing is also pivotal when it comes to our safety and...
Family Feeling Fuels Coastal Heat Pumps
SIDNEY – Work hard, play hard. That’s what the team does at Coastal Heat Pumps and the result is continual, steady growth, and awards such as the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Outstanding...
BC Green Star Car Dealer Award Recipients Announced
BRITISH COLUMBIA – The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) has announced the recipients of the Green Star Dealer Awards for their outstanding work in the sale of clean energy vehicles. The...
Vancouver Island Brewing Recognized For Health And Safety Achievement
VICTORIA - Vancouver Island Brewing Inc. is the latest Victoria-region company recognized with the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence. This remarkable achievement was celebrated at a special...
Federal Government Called on for Immediate Relief at the Border
OTTAWA – The Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable, comprised of leaders across the travel and tourism industry – with representatives from airlines, airports, hotels, and travel organizations –...
Eden Projects Balances Nature Vs Nurture To Make Landscape Dreams A Reality
VICTORIA - Danée Marie Lambourne’s competitive advantage is her feminine perspective and genuine appreciation for agency. The owner of Eden Projects, a boutique landscaping design and construction...
Small Business Can Claim up to $600 in Credit Card Class Action Settlement
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Small businesses that have been accepting Mastercard and/or Visa credit cards as payment for the last two decades could receive a portion of a recent multimillion-dollar class...
ADVISORY: Avoiding Pitfalls While Working From Home
VANCOUVER ISLAND - Are you working from home? Starting up a home business? Make sure you’re covered by keeping your residential insurer in the know. Over the last two years, business as we knew...
Mortgage Rates and Bank of Canada Increase
BRITISH COLUMBIA - As expected, the Bank of Canada raised its overnight policy rate by 0.5 points to 1.5 per cent. In the statement accompanying the decision, the Bank noted that inflation will...
BCREA: First Quarter Economic Growth
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Canadian economy rose 0.7 per cent in March, up for the second consecutive month following a 0.9 per cent increase in February. Goods-producing sectors rose 0.9 per cent while...
BC Seafood Festival Returns to Comox Valley June 3-4
COMOX VALLEY - It’s back! After two years in hibernation due to the Covid Pandemic, the BC Seafood Festival is back, returning to the Comox Valley, as organizers hope to catch a new wave of...
Britton Real Estate Group A One-Stop Shop
VICTORIA – A variety of personalities and skill sets under one virtual roof have been the keys to success for the Britton Real Estate Group under the eXp Realty banner. Their team includes...