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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Saanich approves 24-storey tower at Uptown

A new tower that will create a notable landmark for people…

Two tales emerging about downtown: DVBA report

There are two stories being told about downtown Victoria,…

Bank of Canada drops interest rate for first time in four years

Finally. The weather forecast calls for clear skies and warm…

Real estate market showing signs of spring thaw

The Victoria Real Estate Board released its latest take on the…

Victoria council discusses future of downtown traffic

The Chamber is working to engage with members and our partner…

Canucks lift spirits, boost BC’s hospitality industry

There's still plenty of room for diehard fans as well as those…

Labour rate drops in April as more people working

April's unemployment rate dipped to 4.5% in Greater Victoria,…

Munro’s Books co-founder and famous author passes

Internationally renowned author Alice Munro died yesterday. She…

BC minimum wage jumps to $17.40/hr on June 1

On Saturday, the province's minimum wage increases from $16.75…

Victoria approves proposal for new hotel downtown

A proposal to build a 139-room hotel in Old Town Victoria…