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.

Restaurant industry facing challenges and opportunities

Over the past few years, the restaurant and hospitality businesses in BC have faced turbulent waters. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams discusses challenges and opportunities ahead with Ian Tostenson, CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Association.

Healthy meals and more made easy with local food entrepreneurs

In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams explores options for food and beverage services creating healthy and convenient meal delivery for you, your children’s school lunches and even accompanying drinks and desserts. You will meet Chamber members Way of Life Foods (WOLF) Meal Prep, This Week’s Lunch and the Bubble Bus.

Navigating personal and business insurance in changing times

In the ever-changing lives we live, risks and opportunities are constant. The role of personal, property, business and vehicle insurance changes with these times. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams learns what we all need to know about making the right choices for insurance from Laura Bolster and Luke Mills with Acera Insurance.

BC Ferries calling for new vessels to secure future

BC Ferries is planning transformational improvements to its fleet and services in addition to ongoing current operations. In this Chamber Chat, BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez speaks about the plans with Chamber CEO Bruce Williams.

The history behind the legend of the 1925 Stanley Cup champion Victoria Cougars

This March marks 100 years since the Victoria Cougars won the Stanley Cup, and a Century Celebration is happening for us all to celebrate the milestone. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Helen Edwards, one of the pivotal people in making it all happen.

Our Place opens new facility for women

The important work done by the Our Place Society to support the most vulnerable among us is expanding with the opening of a facility specifically for women. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams hears from Our Place CEO Julian Daly about the services the new facility will provide as well as other ongoing projects.

Construction and development facing challenges head on

The construction and development industry build homes and buildings related to all types of businesses. The sector is robust — but not without challenges post-pandemic and before proposed tariffs become reality. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Kathy Whitcher of the Urban Development Institute and Rory Kulmala with the Vancouver Island Construction Association.