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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Defence strategy aims to bolster Canadian businesses

Amid an ocean of economic uncertainty, Canada's defence industry…

Saanich heeds feedback on Quadra McKenzie plan

After the latest round of public feedback, a decision on the…

Chamber’s voice helping call for action to save downtown

The Chamber is raising the volume on its calls for urgent action…

Bay Street Bridge repair work will run until summer

The Bay Street Bridge — formally the Point Ellice Bridge —…

More work still needed to lower municipal taxes

Local governments have until May 15 to adopt their tax rate bylaws…

Local MLA gets military development portfolio

Darlene Rotchford, MLA for Esquimalt-Colwood, has been appointed…

Changes to involuntary care a small step on right path

The Chamber applauds efforts to improve the rules regarding involuntary…

Chamber supports temporary tax relief for downtown

The City of Victoria continues to work on reducing the increase…

Chamber hosts Victoria Mayor for frank discussion on safety

More than 130 people filled the Centennial Ballroom in the Union…

Chamber clarifies statement on municipal budgets

The Chamber issued a statement this week, clarifying our position…

Province continues working on red tape reduction

On Monday, the provincial government announced it was making…

Plan for prompt payment rules supports construction

The Chamber applauds a new agreement that will let builders build,…