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Stabilized Real Estate Sales in '11

While the real estate market started out sluggish in 2011, by mid-summer unit sales had stabilized, according to the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB).

Lessons You Can Learn From Your Competition

In a free-market economy, it’s only natural that businesses should strive to offer superior goods or services, as well as outstanding customer service and after-sale support.

Oak Bay Beach Hotel Sneak Peek

Those hankering to get a look at the new (and soon to be opened) Oak Bay Beach Hotel will have their appetites whetted later this month with a series of open houses and sneak-peek tours of a new show suite.

A Slick New Attraction

It’s 3 degrees C and Lindsay Windecker shivers slightly as she leans on the metal railings surrounding the temporary ice rink in downtown Victoria’s Centennial Square. As marketing coordinator for the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA), she’s been largely responsible for the installation of this novel yuletide attraction.

GVHA Wins in Bid for Terminal

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority has been chosen as lead applicant for the CPR Steamship Terminal by the Provincial Capital Commission.

Daniels Lands $2.7-Million Taiwan Deals

Daniels Electronics Ltd. passed acceptance testing of radio systems being provided to the Taiwanese Civil Defence Command Center (CDCC). Combined with systems being provided to the Taiwanese National Fire Agency (NFA), this represents a total of $2.7 million in new international business for the Victoria-based company.

Successful '11 for 10 to Watch

As the deadline (1 p.m. on Nov. 28) for our fourth annual 10 to Watch competition looms, it’s a great time to bring you up to speed on what this year’s crop of 10 to Watch winners have accomplished.

Cruise Season Brings Benefits

British Columbia cruise ports recently wrapped up a successful 2011 season, with an 8 per cent increase in total passengers over the previous year.