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Construction underway on Uptown transit hub
/in BizNews This Week, Climate Change Solutions, Finding And Keeping Workers, Housing, Transportation Options/by Jim ZeebenA contract has been awarded to a Nanaimo firm to build out the Uptown Mobility Hub in the District of Saanich. Major improvements to the Saanich neighbourhood are planned to make it easier for people to take the bus to get around the region. This transit hub will become the region’s principal RapidBus exchange and […]
Eight predictions for Canada’s economy in 2025
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Fair Rules, Finding And Keeping Workers, Global Uncertainty, Government Federal, Housing, Immigration And Integration, Inflation And Rising Costs, New And Established Businesses/by Jim ZeebenNo one knows what the future holds, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a shot at forecasting what’s to come. Here, with the help of the Canadian Chamber’s Business Data Lab, are Chief Economist Stephen Tapp’s eight predictions for the economy. Note that the following list is edited and condensed for space. Read the […]
Beyond the news headlines, $3.6B in Canada/US trade
/in BizNews This Week, Global Uncertainty, Government Federal/by Jim ZeebenIt’s hard to have a conversation these days that doesn’t veer into Canada/US relations. Looking past the political chirps, here are some of the numbers behind what’s at stake for business. The Chamber’s national network has introduced the Canada-U.S. Trade Tracker — to illustrate the ties between our two economies. “The stakes couldn’t be higher,” […]
New year, new Board of Directors for Chamber
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness/by Jim ZeebenThe Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 2025 Board of Directors. Joining the board for their first term, effective Jan. 1, are Ashka Wirk, Principal of Wirk Consulting; Corey Gillon, CEO of Peninsula Co-op; Elizabeth M. Brown, President and CEO of the Victoria Airport Authority; Mary Lou Newbold, Chief Eyewear Officer […]
New era set to begin as Trudeau says he’ll step down
/in BizNews This Week, Global Uncertainty, Government Federal/by Jim ZeebenThere has been a seismic shift in the political landscape to start the new year. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will step down as soon as his successor is in place. Canadian Chamber President and CEO Candace Laing issued a statement saying it was the right move, and Canada must now […]
BC Assessment’s property value website now live
/in BizNews This Week, Finding And Keeping Workers, Housing/by Jim ZeebenAfter decades of mostly upward changes to property values, there should be little difference for most homeowners this year. BC Assessment has opened up its portal for 2025 property assessments, allowing anyone to see the value of 400,000 properties in the province. The list reflects the assessed value as of July 1, 2024, and is […]
Workshop promotes workplace mental health
/in BizNews This Week, Safe Communities/by Jim ZeebenSafe communities depend on access to health care, including mental health care. Employers can contribute to making our community better by ensuring workplaces are healthy and safe for all staff. To help, WorkBC Victoria is supporting local employers by offering a workshop on Jan. 29, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, that will […]
Tax holiday nice, but businesses want real reforms
/in BizNews This Week, Government Federal/by Jim ZeebenThe holiday on GST begins Dec. 14, but the measure misses the mark when it comes to improving affordability, the Canadian Chamber said. “We’re pleased to see recognition that the affordability crisis continues to hurt Canadians. This relief on everyday purchases is an important first step. But the root causes of Canada’s affordability challenges cannot […]
Tickets needed to attend former BC Premier’s funeral
/in BizNews This Week, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenThe state funeral for former BC Premier John Horgan on Dec. 15 is expected to be so popular that tickets will be needed to attend. Horgan died Nov. 12 at the age of 65 after several years of fighting cancer. The service for Horgan is at The Q Centre in the City of Colwood. Tickets […]
Postal workers ordered back to job
/in BizNews This Week, New And Established Businesses, Transportation Options/by Jim ZeebenSnail mail isn’t often top of mind — although getting letters delivered has become the talk of the town, even with the Canada Post strike coming to an end. The impact on the holidays could be devastating for some, especially charities that rely on an annual intake of December donations for a bulk of their […]
Second big-rate-cut aims to spur business investment
/in BizNews This Week, Inflation And Rising Costs/by Jim ZeebenThe Bank of Canada slashed its overnight rate by 0.5% for the second time in a row. This morning’s announcement brings the rate to 3.25%. “Governing Council has reduced the policy rate substantially since June. Going forward, we will be evaluating the need for further reductions in the policy rate one decision at a time,” […]
State funeral planned for former BC Premier Horgan
/in BizNews This Week, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenA state funeral is planned for former BC Premier John Horgan, who died Nov. 12 at the age of 65 after several years of fighting cancer. The ceremony is on Dec. 15, starting at 1 pm, at the Q Centre in the City of Colwood. Horgan served as MLA for the electoral area now known […]