BizNews

Breaking news for Greater Victoria businesses

Published weekly, BizNews offers information to help Greater Victoria’s business community make sense of our shifting economic and political landscape. The Chamber’s flagship newsletter reaches about 5,000 highly engaged subscribers. Read the latest below.

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New SIPP report says Greater Victoria at a crossroads

A report released this week offers a path forward for a regional…

Hospitality businesses urged to stock up on liquor

The BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association is advising its…

Military pay raise a boost for region’s economy

Greater Victoria's economic ties to Canada's military go back…

Market for office space remains healthy across region

There has been an increase in vacant offices in Greater Victoria,…

Region’s unemployment up, but still lowest in Canada

Greater Victoria employers continue to face pressure from a tight…

Armed Forces funding good news for Greater Victoria

Last week, the Canadian Chamber took part in the federal government's…

Feds expand summer job subsidy for students

The latest job numbers show that Greater Victoria, at 3.7%, continues…

Greater Victoria real estate market ‘boring’ but stable

Home sales in Greater Victoria picked up in May, though the total…

BC minimum wage increases to $17.85 next week

On Sunday, the province's annual minimum wage increase will raise…

Highway project will ease commute — eventually

Connecting communities is critical for helping business flow…

Saanich opens approval process for operations centre

A major redevelopment project in the District of Saanich is using…

Victoria hosts info session on business of childcare

Anyone thinking about starting a childcare business or interested…