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Stormy seas for businesses right now but smoother sailing coming
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Global Uncertainty, Inflation And Rising Costs/by Jim ZeebenBusinesses in Canada aren’t feeling great about current conditions but many sense brighter times ahead. That was the finding of the latest Canadian Survey on Business Conditions by the Canadian Chamber’s Business Data Lab. “In fact, this is now the best showing for the ‘year-ahead’ question in the almost three years,” says Stephen Tapp, Chief […]
Inflation returns to target 2% opening door to rate cuts
/in BizNews This Week, Inflation And Rising Costs/by Jim ZeebenWith inflation finally — finally — back to 2% and the Bank of Canada signalling a new round of deep cuts to interest rates, there’s a growing sense of optimism among many business owners. “I think we’re all a little weary of rising prices and the sense of uncertainty that has hung around the last […]
New report shows practical benefits of ESG priorities
/in BizNews This Week, Climate Change Solutions/by Jim ZeebenA recently released report by Deloitte shows that a profound change has happened in recent years in the way Canadian companies are prioritizing their impact on climate and social policies. The 2024 Sustainability Action Report shows that standards set by global regulatory bodies are being considered as part of business’s risk strategies. The report also […]
Chamber hosts final election event with Green Party leader
/in BizNews This Week, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenThe Chamber hosted the fourth and final Leading to Election event yesterday, with about 30 people enjoying breakfast and a lively Q&A with BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau. Furstenau spoke about her entrepreneurial history as a university student operating a food stand at the Moss Street Market, which led to a catering enterprise. She […]
Ladysmith Mayor named new CEO of SIPP
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength/by Jim ZeebenAaron Stone has been named the new CEO of the South Island Prosperity Partnership. Stone, currently serving his third term as the Mayor of Ladysmith, will step down from his elected office to take on the leadership role with SIPP effective Oct. 7. Along with serving as Ladysmith’s Mayor, Stone founded Uforik Computers. He has also […]
Pre-approved housing designs available for download
/in BizNews This Week, Government Provincial, Housing/by Jim ZeebenThe province has introduced a plan to speed up housing construction by allowing cookie cutter designs. The concept relies on “building blocks” that allow for adding elements such as a garage or bedroom. Homes can be up to three storeys. “They include concepts for duplex, triplex, quadplex and townhouse designs. Also included are a variety […]
Real estate summer slowdown typical for the season
/in BizNews This Week, Housing, Inflation And Rising Costs/by Jim ZeebenDespite falling interest rates, Greater Victoria’s housing market slowed in August and the benchmark price for an “average” home in the region decreased. A total of 545 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this August, down 16.5% from July. The benchmark value for a single family home in August was $1,287,400, down […]
Bank cuts rate again this morning; more cuts coming?
/in BizNews This Week, Inflation And Rising Costs/by Jim ZeebenAs expected, the Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate to 4.25%. The announcement, made this morning, reflects the consistent decline in inflation, which came in at 2.5% in July. “With continued easing in broad inflationary pressures, Governing Council decided to reduce the policy interest rate by a further 25 basis points,” […]
Back to school sees changes to improve health and safety
/in BizNews This Week, Safe Communities/by Jim ZeebenA sure sign that summer is soon coming to a close is the sight of school kids headed back to class. One of the big changes for students in K-12 is the new cellphone policy that aims to cut down on screen time during school hours. The policy removes the distraction of digital devices in […]
Songhees hosting third annual South Island Powwow
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Indigenous Business Support And Reconciliation/by Jim ZeebenThe Songhees Nation, with support from the City of Victoria, will host the third annual South Island Powwow on Sept. 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, at Royal Athletic Park on the homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən people. Sept. 30 is a federal statutory holiday also known as Orange Shirt Day. Everyone is welcome at […]
Go local for Labour Day before return to fall routine
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness/by Jim ZeebenIs it almost September already? You can feel it in the air — that combination of excitement to start a fresh school year mixed with the bittersweet feeling of the end of summer. Make the most out of your Labour Day long-weekend by supporting your fellow Chamber members. Celebrate by enjoying a bite out, a night away from […]
Province’s political landscape shifts as BC United Party folds
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenA scenario discussed earlier this year during The Chamber’s Leading to Election series has now become reality. The BC United Party’s leader Kevin Falcon announced today he is stepping aside and will work to have his party’s candidates merge with the Conservative Party of BC. In a joint media release, Falcon stated he suspended his […]