COVID Lessons: Have an Innovative Business Mindset

As we move into the reboot phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, Douglas asked local business leaders to share lessons learned. They've told us that...

Blaise McDonald, MAC Renovations

Blaise McDonald is the owner and operations manager at MAC Renovations, one of Victoria’s leading home renovation design and construction services. They’ve been improving...
photo of busy restaurant in downtown Victoria, B.C.

Relief promised for restaurant industry – will it help?

The B.C. government announced on April 8th that it will provide more than $50 million to help the 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms...

Jayne & Suzanne Bradbury, Fort Properties

Sisters Jayne and Suzanne Bradbury own and operate Fort Properties, a third-generation family business focused on property ownership, management and development.  They are committed...

Calen McNeil, Co-owner Zambris & Big Wheel Burger

Calen McNeil is a co-owner of popular Victoria eateries Zambri’s and Big Wheel Burger. How are your restaurants coping right now, and how are you...
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New Campaign Works to Save Our Restaurants

Foodies looking to support the restaurant industry through the pandemic have a specific opportunity to do so through an initiative called Our Restaurants. The...

Josie Osborne, Tofino Botanical Gardens

Josie Osborne is the mayor of Tofino and operates the Tofino Botanical Gardens alongside her husband George Patterson, the creator, owner, and visionary behind...
Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance for the Province of B.C., reports a $1.3 billion surplus for 2021-22.

Provincial surplus reflects speedy economic recovery from pandemic

The B.C. Government has announced a $1.3 billion surplus as it closes out the 2021-22 fiscal year, saying the surplus reflects both a faster-than-expected...

Diane Lloyd, Inspired Results Group

Diane Lloyd is a coach, speaker and facilitator. She founded Inspired Results Group for leaders who are co-creating cultures, shaping conversations, and impacting lives...

Gail Reaney, Colliers International

Gail Reaney is a senior broker with Colliers International, one of Victoria’s leaders in Commercial Real Estate, offering comprehensive services to investors, property owners,...