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VicPD seeking feedback from businesses and citizens
/in BizNews This Week, Safe Communities/by Jim ZeebenThe Victoria Police Department has sent out 5,000 invitations with unique codes to residents and businesses in the City of Victoria and Township of Esquimalt. VicPD is urging everyone who received the survey to set aside about 10 minutes to complete it before April 25. “If a business receives the invitation, we’d appreciate them completing […]
Low unemployment rate reflects recruiting challenges
/in BizNews This Week, Finding And Keeping Workers, Government Federal/by Jim ZeebenIt might be uncertain times, especially for global trading and the stock markets but we can count on Greater Victoria having a low unemployment rate. Our region has the second lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 3.6%, behind only Saguenay, Quebec, which is at 3.4%. Finding and keeping workers has been a challenge for Greater […]
Saanich and Victoria merger is the right thing to do
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Fair Rules, Government Local, Streamlined Regional Regulations/by Jim ZeebenBetter governance from fewer governments has long been a rallying cry within the halls of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. On April 5, our region took the first step toward achieving that goal. The Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly released its findings seven years after the process took root in 2018. The 48-member assembly is recommending […]
Find out where parties stand on local issues at listening session for federal candidates
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Government Federal/by Jim ZeebenThe Chamber is organizing Canada Votes 2025 on April 16, from 5-7 pm, at the Spectrum Community School theatre in SD61. The format will feature a panel of four candidates from our region representing the major political parties, including Elizabeth May for the Green Party and Laurel Collins for the NDP, Will Greaves from the […]
Women in Business report finds steady, slow progress
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Fair Rules, Finding And Keeping Workers/by Jim ZeebenThe 2025 Women in Business report by Doane Grant Thornton is now available. The annual report promotes gender equality, tracks progress, identifies challenges and informs strategies for fostering a more inclusive and equitable business environment — ultimately leading to better business outcomes. “In Canada, 34.7% of women hold senior management positions in small- and medium-sized […]
Listening session planned for federal candidates
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Government Federal/by Jim ZeebenThe Chamber is planning a federal election event for Greater Victoria. “We’re going to hold a ‘Listening Session,’ which has worked well at focusing discussion on specific challenges facing our region,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said. The event, called Canada Votes 2025, is scheduled for April 16, from 5-7 pm. The format will feature a […]
Premier walks back contentious parts of Bill 7
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenThe Chamber applauds the provincial government for listening to our concerns, and those of other business organizations, and removing many of the autocratic elements of Bill 7. The legislation, as initially proposed, would give BC’s Cabinet broad powers without the need to be accountable to the elected legislature. On March 28, Premier David Eby agreed […]
Savings at the fuel pump welcomed by business
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Climate Change Solutions, Food Security, Government Federal, Government Provincial, Hospitality And Tourism Rescue And Recovery/by Jim ZeebenThe cost of fueling up at the pump has plummeted after the provincial government removed the carbon tax. Gas prices dropped below $1.60/litre yesterday — about 19 cents lower than they were the day before the tax was removed. The lower fuel costs are welcome news to businesses that move goods and people. “We hear […]
Canada escapes crosshairs as US takes aim at foreign trade
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Global Uncertainty, Government Federal, Inflation And Rising Costs/by Jim ZeebenBusinesses watching today’s tariff announcements from the US administration can be forgiven for feeling more confused than ever. Canadians have been coping with economic anxiety for months due to threats of broad-based tariffs and other measures. However, on the day that US President Donald Trump promised to unveil his master economic plan for world trade, […]
New child care spaces announced for Langford
/in BizNews This Week, Finding And Keeping Workers/by Jim ZeebenFor the last 10 years, Chamber members have identified finding and keeping workers as one of the biggest challenges facing their organization. Our region has one of the lowest unemployment rates in part because of our cost of living. To help, the Chamber has loudly and successfully advocated for investment in child care, which can […]
BC Housing gets grant funding for 530 new homes
/in BizNews This Week, Housing/by Jim ZeebenHousing is foundational to building a strong economy and safe communities. The Chamber advocates for policy change and investment in housing to support builders and the real estate sector, as well as to provide homes for all levels of our workforce and help people facing homelessness. “We work for all of our members and are […]
Century Celebration of Cup victory begins this week
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Government Provincial, Hospitality And Tourism Rescue And Recovery/by Jim ZeebenThe Century Celebration of the Victoria Cougars’ historic victory over the Montreal Canadians begins March 27. Three musical finalists — selected from 31 entries to a songwriting contest honouring the 1925 Stanley Cup win — kick things off by performing their original songs at the Bard and Banker. Festivities continue on March 29-30, with family […]