VICTORIA
Michelle Leckie
Michelle Leckie has taken on the position of General Manager at Global Convention Services Ltd. in British Columbia.
Wirk Consulting is celebrating 4 years in business.
The Victoria Chamber will be hosting the BC Finance Minister moring after Budget 2026 event at the Hotel Grand Pacific on Feburay 18th. The event is now at capacity.
The real estate of Norway House, a post-World War II cultural hub for Norwegian immigrants located on Hillside Avenue, just off Prior Street in the City of Victoria, has been acquired by the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.
The Capital Regional District has set a deadline of March 30 for regional theatre service approval, allowing time to determine whether to enact a bylaw for a new performing arts facilities service.
Despite the anticipated $11.2-billion deficit, the British Columbia government will not implement significant service cuts or tax increases in the 2026 budget.
 A motion this week that calls for staff to create a strategy to contribute roughly $1.6 million from a reserve fund to help the Reconciliation Corridor Initiative was unanimously approved by the Capital Regional District board.
Nine new buildings, one 20-story, three 15-story, and five six-story, will be built on two blocks of Blanshard Street between Hillside Avenue and Bay Street at Evergreen Terrace by B.C. Housing.
The following recipients are among finalists for the BC Hotel Association 2026 Awards being held in Nanaimo: Andrea Alridge, Executive Chef, Janevca Kitchen & Lounge, Janevca Kitchen & Lounge; Savannah Cannatella, Director of Rooms, Magnolia Hotel & Spa; Quinn Luong, Assistant Housekeeping Manager, Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour; Inn at Laurel Point; The Parkside Hotel & Spa and Sarah Webb, General Manager, Oswego Hotel.
The upcoming Emerge Connector for the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for March 12th at MA Wellness and Yoga, located at 539 Herald St.
Businesses all over Greater Victoria are serving up tasty hot chocolate treats for a good cause during the third annual Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival, which runs until February 28. For every sale, $1 goes to BC SPCA Victoria.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Kia Victoria, Eyefinery Optical Studio, Rainbow Kitchen, and WINMAR Property Restoration Specialists – Corporate.
James Rogers will fill the newly creationed role of Executive Director at the Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce.
The Esquimalt Chamber February Business Mixer, will be hosted at the recently renovated Il Greco Pizzeria & Kebab on February 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
The Esquimalt Lions turn 75 this year.
Western Canada Security has been named as a finalist for the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards.
The Pearkes Recreation Centre is hosting the 40th Victoria Spring Home Show, from February 20 to 22.
Intrepid Theatre has officially closed the Metro Studio after its last show on Valentine’s Day.
Pacific FC will kick off their 2026 season at Starlight Stadium and wrap it up at Royal Athletic Park.
Vanillablossom Flavours will be at Culinaire in Victoria on February 26.
The University of Victoria has become the first member of OpenAlex.
Every Smile Matters, the yearly dental care campaign of Victoria’s Cool Aid Society, aims to raise $50,000 by the end of February to assist complex dental care for individuals in need.
The District of Saanich has been named a BC Top Employer for the fourth consecutive year!
The WestShore Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Expedia Cruises and Collette to organize a group tour of Iceland from November 10-16, 2026.
The WestShore Chamber of Commerce marks its 70 years of supporting local business.
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new member, Motel 6 Victoria—Airport.
Freshslice Pizza is opening soon at 135 – 3440 Saanich Road, Victoria.
Colwood Back to Back Chiropractic is currently hiring Registered Massage Therapist.
Sooke Job Fair 2026 is taking place at Edward Milne Community School on March 20, 2026.
Elevation Athletics Pickleball will soon launch in Sooke.
Sooke Region Food CHI will host its annual celebration of seeds, food growing, and community on February 28 at the Sooke Community Hall.
Sidney council approved significant pay raises for the next term starting January 2027, the first major increase since 2014, with the mayor’s salary rising 28% to $61,872 and councillors’ rising 38% to $26,605. These increases, intended to align with regional median pay.
Residents of North Sidney may no longer be able to take a regular bus into downtown Sidney due to BC Transit’s proposed adjustments to several bus routes, including rerouting #72 and #81.
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