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BC Ferries faces challenges head on with creativity and innovation

November 27, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Government Provincial, Transportation Options/by Jim Zeeben

The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce hosted the final event in its 2024 Business Leaders Series, with a breakfast with BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Union Club of BC in Victoria. More than 100 business and community leaders attended the breakfast, which featured a presentation by Jimenez followed by […]

BC delegation to LA seeks film and TV productions

November 20, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Chamber Awareness/by Jim Zeeben

The Chamber applauds today’s announcement that the province is sending a delegation to the heart of Hollywood to encourage more productions in BC. Film production in Greater Victoria has many benefits. Movies and TV series promote the beauty of our region. Companies employ skilled workers on set and purchase from local suppliers. For example, the […]

Bomb cyclone provides reminder to be prepared

November 20, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Climate Change Solutions, Global Uncertainty/by Jim Zeeben

The bomb cyclone that swept through the region this week served as a good reminder to prepare for potential emergencies before winter. Coincidentally, so did the National Public Alerting System‘s test today (Nov. 20), which buzzed phones at 1:55 p.m. You can prepare by making sure you have a plan for your business and your […]

Helping make sense of inflation/interest forecasts

November 20, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Inflation And Rising Costs/by Jim Zeeben

Over the past two years, a new pastime emerged called “what will the Bank of Canada do next?” When inflation began surging in 2021, the era of low interest rates suddenly ended. Now, with inflation back to the 2% target and interest rates falling, understanding where the economy is going is still not a simple […]

Greater Victoria MLAs named to new provincial cabinet

November 20, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Government Provincial/by Jim Zeeben

BC’s recently elected Premier David Eby named his new cabinet this week, with several local MLAs taking charge of key ministries. Lana Popham (Saanich South) — who had been serving as Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports — is now Minister of Agriculture and Food. Grace Lore (Victoria-Beacon Hill) continues as Minister of Children […]

Keeping an eye on AI to help business adopt it safely

November 13, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Finding And Keeping Workers, Global Uncertainty, New And Established Businesses/by Jim Zeeben

The adoption of artificial intelligence into our daily routine has been profound. Maybe you use ChatGPT to build out tedious frameworks for standard documents or use Canva to create spectacular illustrated designs for marketing. The ease of integrating AI into our workflows makes it impossible to ignore. However, what price are we paying for these […]

Feds step in to end labour disputes at Canadian ports

November 13, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Fair Rules, Food Security, Global Uncertainty, Government Federal, Inflation And Rising Costs, Transportation Options/by Jim Zeeben

The Chamber was part of advocacy efforts that succeeded in ending the recent labour disputes that had shut down vital ports across Canada. The Chamber was a signatory to a letter that went directly to federal Minister of Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon. That effort helped push the Canada Industrial Relations Board to announce on […]

Canada Post could face labour disruption this week

November 13, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Fair Rules, Finding And Keeping Workers, Inflation And Rising Costs/by Jim Zeeben

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post are preparing for labour action as early as this Friday. The consequences could impact businesses ability to use the postal service to deliver documents and goods. Last week, a solidarity rally was held outside the Canada Post facility in Saanich to send a message that employees […]

Death of John Horgan a loss for all of Greater Victoria

November 13, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Government Provincial/by Jim Zeeben

Greater Victoria lost a champion of our region this week. Former Premier John Horgan died on Tuesday at age 65, after several years of fighting cancer. He spent his final days surrounded by family and friends while receiving care at Royal Jubilee Hospital. “The Chamber is saddened to hear of the death of former B.C. […]

RRU events demonstrate climate action leadership

November 7, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Climate Change Solutions/by Jim Zeeben

Royal Roads University is bringing together students, faculty and the community for a series of events and activities focused on climate action leadership. Climate Week takes place Nov. 18-22, offering a combination of online and in-person events. Topics range from regeneration and systemic change to presentations about the power of food systems and tools for holistic climate […]

Ferries celebrates milestone for zero-emission ships

November 7, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Transportation Options/by Jim Zeeben

The new boats might symbolize the future of ferry service, but a recent ceremony marking a significant construction milestone dates back to the age of wooden ships. On Nov. 1, BC Ferries celebrated the successful keel laying of the first two of four fully electric Island Class vessels at Damen Shipyards Galați in Romania. “The […]

On Nov. 11, remember those who gave us freedom

November 7, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness/by Jim Zeeben

As we honour members of the Armed Forces and their sacrifices this Remembrance Day, The Chamber is proud to have a long history of commemorating the soldiers who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. After the First World War, The Chamber was instrumental in helping create Memorial Avenue along Shelbourne Street. Shelbourne was chosen […]