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Deuce Days returns to Greater Victoria next week
/in BizNews This Week, Hospitality And Tourism Rescue And Recovery/by Jim ZeebenOne of our region’s most spectacular events is returning next week for the first time since 2022. The 11th edition of Northwest Deuce Days runs July 17-20. It is known as the world’s largest gathering of 1932 Fords — nicknamed Deuces and beloved for their distinctive front grill — as well as many more pre-1952 vehicles. The gathering […]
Saanich hears from public on Quadra McKenzie Plan
/in BizNews This Week, Government Local, Transportation Options/by Jim ZeebenA revised Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan will go back to the public for further input this fall, after the District of Saanich Council heard from residents who are passionate about the area. “The Quadra McKenzie planning process has sparked unprecedented public involvement,” Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock said. “Council has listened closely, and we have directed staff to revise the plan based […]
Strong start to summer for real estate market
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Housing/by Jim ZeebenThe latest numbers offer more evidence Greater Victoria’s real estate sector has moved beyond the uncertainty that had disrupted markets over the past five years. “Recent market trends suggest that we have finally transitioned from a pandemic-driven market to more conventional patterns,” Victoria Real Estate Board Chair Dirk VanderWal said. “We have experienced consecutive months of a healthy and […]
Chamber hosting CUSMA workshop in Victoria
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Chamber Awareness, Inflation And Rising Costs/by Jim ZeebenActions announced to help improve safety downtown
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Safe Communities/by Jim ZeebenOver the past year, we’ve heard from more businesses demanding action on crime and distress outside their storefronts. Last week, the City of Victoria announced it was reallocating $10.35 million to address community safety. “This is an issue that has been talked about for a long, long time and it’s at the point people are […]
Nominations open for 2026-27 Chamber Board
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness/by Jim ZeebenEvery fall, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce holds an election for new board members. Each board member is elected for a two-year term with staggered renewal dates. Our influential board works with decision-makers to support our region’s businesses and maximize the value of membership with The Chamber. This year, four (4) board positions are up […]
Good step forward for safer supportive housing
/in BizNews This Week, Government Provincial, Housing, Safe Communities/by Jim ZeebenBusinesses continue to demand action on making communities safer. On Monday, the provincial government announced help for supportive housing providers dealing with problematic and dangerous individuals taking advantage of vulnerable people. A new, time-limited working group will have more authority to deal with urgent safety issues and better respond to weapons and criminal activity within supportive housing. […]
Rifflandia teams up with Greater Victoria businesses
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Hospitality And Tourism Rescue And Recovery/by Jim ZeebenGreater Victoria’s preeminent festival experience celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, with four days of music and fun set for the end of summer. Rifflandia will run Sept. 11–14, at Matullia Lands at Rock Bay (corner of Pembroke and Government streets). “More than ever, people are looking for ways to connect, to share experiences, and to feel […]
Chamber applauds move to keep trade talks on track
/in BizNews This Week, Global Uncertainty, Government Federal/by Jim ZeebenBusinesses are looking forward to the economic certainty that should come out of a new trade deal between Canada and the US. The two nations are at the table now and are aiming to strike a deal before the end of the month. On Sunday, Canada played a bargaining chip that will help Canadian businesses and consumers […]
Inflation stays stable in May, reflecting slow economy
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Global Uncertainty/by Jim ZeebenThe Consumer Price Index rose 1.7% on a year-over-year basis in May, matching the 1.7% increase in April, Statistics Canada said. Compared to the same month last year, slower paced increases to rent and a decline in travel tours put downward pressure on inflation this May. “After last month’s uptick in core inflation some giveback was expected. The […]
C-5 aims to rebuild Canada’s economic momentum
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Chamber Awareness, Government Federal, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenAn economic evolution that the national chamber network has been working on for years is one step closer to reality this week. On June 23, the federal government passed legislation to vastly improve free trade and labour mobility between provinces. Without this legislation, large-scale energy and infrastructure projects have routinely been delayed by regulatory gridlock, rising costs […]
Municipalities applaud expanded borrowing powers
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Government Local, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenMunicipalities in BC are applauding a move to make it easier to finance capital projects. The Chamber is cautiously optimistic about the change, though businesses are wary of enabling any level of government to take on more debt. “There’s no question that we want to see the public sector work more efficiently, but we also […]