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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Chamber hears from Minister about BC’s economic plans

The Chamber hosted BC's Minister of Jobs, Economic Development…

Real estate market stays steady through Spring start

The chaos created by threats of tariffs and a tradewar is the…

Chamber championing ferries’ future resonates with Island communities

The Chamber's efforts to bring a business perspective to the…

Businesses bear burden of loosening sick day rules

A cost to employers rooted in the pandemic is now further ingrained…

Low unemployment rate reflects recruiting challenges

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

Women in Business report finds steady, slow progress

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

New child care spaces announced for Langford

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

Help wanted? Workers caught in TFW rule changes

The Chamber continues to work to address ill-advised changes…

New report offers insight into Canadian real estate

What do the current events of 2025 mean for Canada's real estate…

Blanket change to TFW program makes little sense

Recent changes to the rules around Temporary Foreign Workers have…

Jobless rate down, but unease being felt nationally

Greater Victoria continues to have one of the lowest unemployment…

Chamber CEO moderating Beacon Services workshop

Chamber CEO Bruce Williams is moderating a full day of discussion,…