Mental Health CEO offers tips to take care of yourself and others 

Post pandemic measures and ongoing political disruption are adding to a sense of unrest and stress for many among us. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division, about taking care of ourselves and others, and how to process what is happening in our lives.

Global affairs affects Canadian travel choices

Many Canadians are removing the USA from their travel itineraries. Where are people travelling instead and what do we need to know about post-pandemic travel? In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams learns about 2025 travel planning with Departures/Niche Travel CEO Cathy Scott.

 

Port Angeles caught in backlash of Trump rhetoric

 

Declarations by the US administration have made our longtime friendship with our American neighbours uneasy right now. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Marc Abshire at the Port Angeles Chamber about the impact the chilly response from Canadians has had on our nearest US destination.

Film commish talks benefits of Island productions

Greater Victoria hosts many film crews who use our beautiful region and favourable climate to create productions seen all over the world. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with the Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission‘s Tara-Lee Novak about this important sector of our economy.

Forecasting how to prep for climate action leadership

Climate change and issues associated with weather disruption create a need for ongoing emergency preparedness planning. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams discusses how businesses can show climate action leadership with Baljit Sekhon, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

The story behind the Moose Hide Campaign

 

As millions of Canadians do, Chamber CEO Bruce Williams wears a Moose Hide pin. In this Chamber Chat, he speaks with Raven Lacerte, the Executive Director of the Moose Hide Campaign about the significance of their important work.

Talking tourism impacts to our destination

Greater Victoria is a world-class travel destination. We offer visitors many experiences and amenities that drive a huge economic sector for our region. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams talks with Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursery about the impact of tariffs on travel planning, as well as news about a modern conference center and added flight options.

How to keep Downtown Victoria vibrant and safe

Downtown areas across Canada have seen significant adjustments over the past few years. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams talks about the circumstances in the Capital City with Jeff Bray, CEO of the Downtown Victoria Business Association.

Help for busy dog people with walking furry friends

We all love our furry four-legged family members, but busy schedules sometimes mean we can’t interact as we want. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams learns about Woofability Group and Low Key Dog Walks — organizations that help keep your pup active.

Innovation fuels Peninsula Co-op Success

A successful business is one with the capacity to adapt to changes in the economy around them. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Corey Gillon, CEO of Peninsula Co-op, about how they have pivoted in providing vehicle fuel and groceries to diversify their successful operations.