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,...

Tessa McLoughlin, Founder & Director of KWENCH

Tessa McLoughlin is the Founder and Director of KWENCH, a full-service work and culture club. Their Store Street location in Victoria includes creative studios,...
Victoria's Inner Harbour. Photo by Armon Arani on Unsplash

Will the Stronger BC Plan live up to its hype?

The B.C. government released its Stronger BC Economic Recovery Plan last week, and while much of its work is already underway, it does create...

Graham Truax, Innovation Island

Graham Truax is the Executive Director of Innovation Island, a start-up accelerator based in the mid-Island. He has over 30 years’ experience working as...
Small Business, Big Decisions Douglas Oct/Nov 2022

Small Business, Big Decisions: what’s working, what isn’t and what’s next?

Ask Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, what he sees for the future of small businesses in our community, and...

Erin Skillen, Co-founder and COO of FamilySparks

Erin Skillen is the co-founder and COO of FamilySparks, a social impact company providing mental health support for individuals and families. Their digitally driven,...

Diane Moran & Ronald Laidman, Remote Renfrew Riverside Retreat

Diane Moran and Ronald Laidman own and operate Remote Renfrew Riverside Retreat, vacation cabin rentals situated on seven acres between two arms of the...

Justa Kendall, Co-Owner Urbana Kitchens

Justa Kendall is the co-owner of Urbana Kitchens, providing discerning Island homeowners with leading design concept and delivery for kitchen, bathroom, walk-in closets and...