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VicPD seeking feedback from businesses and citizens

The Victoria Police Department has sent out 5,000 invitations…

Low unemployment rate reflects recruiting challenges

It might be uncertain times, especially for global trading and…

Saanich and Victoria merger is the right thing to do

Better governance from fewer governments has long been a rallying…

Find out where parties stand on local issues at listening session for federal candidates

The Chamber is organizing Canada Votes 2025 on April 16, from…

Women in Business report finds steady, slow progress

The 2025 Women in Business report by Doane Grant Thornton is…

Listening session planned for federal candidates

The Chamber is planning a federal election event for Greater…

Premier walks back contentious parts of Bill 7

The Chamber applauds the provincial government for listening…

Savings at the fuel pump welcomed by business

The cost of fueling up at the pump has plummeted after the provincial…

Canada escapes crosshairs as US takes aim at foreign trade

Businesses watching today's tariff announcements from the US…

New child care spaces announced for Langford

For the last 10 years, Chamber members have identified finding…

BC Housing gets grant funding for 530 new homes

Housing is foundational to building a strong economy and safe…

Century Celebration of Cup victory begins this week

The Century Celebration of the Victoria Cougars’ historic…