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<\/p>\nVICTORIA<\/p>\n
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Michelle Leckie<\/p>\n
Michelle Leckie has taken on the position of General Manager at Global Convention Services Ltd. in British Columbia.<\/p>\n
Wirk Consulting is celebrating 4 years in business.<\/p>\n
The Victoria Chamber will be hosting the BC Finance Minister moring after Budget 2026 event at the Hotel Grand Pacific\u00a0on Feburay 18th. The event is now at capacity.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Despite the anticipated $11.2-billion deficit, the British Columbia government will not implement significant service cuts or tax increases in the 2026 budget.<\/p>\n
\u00a0A 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Sarah Webb, General Manager, Oswego Hotel.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members, Kia Victoria, Eyefinery Optical Studio, Rainbow Kitchen, and WINMAR Property Restoration Specialists \u2013 Corporate.<\/p>\n
James Rogers will fill the newly creationed role of Executive Director at the Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Esquimalt Lions turn 75 this year.<\/p>\n
Western Canada Security has been named as a finalist for the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards.<\/p>\n
The Pearkes Recreation Centre is hosting the 40th Victoria Spring Home Show, from February 20 to 22.<\/p>\n
Intrepid Theatre has officially closed the Metro Studio after its last show on Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
Pacific FC will kick off their 2026 season at Starlight Stadium and wrap it up at Royal Athletic Park.<\/p>\n
Vanillablossom Flavours will be at Culinaire in Victoria\u00a0 on February 26.<\/p>\n
The University of Victoria has become the first member of OpenAlex.<\/p>\n
Every Smile Matters, the yearly dental care campaign of Victoria\u2019s Cool Aid Society, aims to raise $50,000 by the end of February to assist complex dental care for individuals in need.<\/p>\n
The District of Saanich has been named a BC Top Employer for the fourth consecutive year!<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The WestShore Chamber of Commerce marks its 70 years of supporting local business.<\/p>\n
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new member, Motel 6 Victoria\u2014Airport.<\/p>\n
Freshslice Pizza is opening soon at 135 \u2013 3440 Saanich Road, Victoria.<\/p>\n
Colwood Back to Back Chiropractic is currently hiring Registered Massage Therapist.<\/p>\n
Sooke Job Fair 2026 is taking place at Edward Milne Community School on\u00a0 March 20, 2026.<\/p>\n
Elevation Athletics Pickleball will soon launch in Sooke.<\/p>\n
Sooke Region Food CHI will host its annual celebration of seeds, food growing, and community on February 28 at the Sooke Community Hall.<\/p>\n
Sidney council approved significant pay raises for the next term starting January 2027, the first major increase since 2014, with the mayor\u2019s salary rising 28% to $61,872 and councillors\u2019 rising 38% to $26,605. These increases, intended to align with regional median pay.<\/p>\n
Residents of North Sidney may no longer be able to take a regular bus into downtown Sidney due to BC Transit\u2019s proposed adjustments to several bus routes, including rerouting #72 and #81.<\/p>\n