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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Rail shutdown poses critical threat to our economy

The Chamber continues to call on our region's Members of Parliament…

Old Man Lake wildfire near Sooke finally contained

The wildfire near the District of Sooke that has been spreading…

Bank of Canada cuts interest rates again, as expected

The Bank of Canada has further reduced its overnight…

Rifflandia always a big boost for business in our region

It's become an icon of 21st century Greater Victoria, generating…

Belleville Terminal construction starts this week

Work is getting underway on the redevelopment of Belleville…

Tech sector’s economic impact continues to grow: report

Greater Victoria's diversified economy plays an important role…

Real estate market continues showing signs of calm

The region's real estate market appears to have taken a deep…

Inflation shows its stubborn side with bump in May

Inflation rose 2.9% on a year-over-year basis in May,…

YYJ working to improve services for travellers

Air travel is vital for business and essential for our region's…

Recognizing international credentials makes sense

The International Credentials Recognition Act comes into…

Lessons of past can help us improve future economy

Canada's economy made a significant shift last month when…

Canadian business optimism improving, survey finds

The Business Expectations Index has moved into positive territory…