Laura Bolster, Megson FitzPatrick Insurance Services

Laura Bolster is the President/COO and a partner at Megson FitzPatrick Insurance Services, a local and proudly independent insurance brokerage offering all areas of...

Mark Mawhinney, Odlum Brown

Mark Mawhinney is an Associate Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor with BC-based, employee-owned investment firm, Odlum Brown Limited (a Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund). He...

Linda Bridgman, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa

Linda Bridgman is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa in Courtenay, a popular, award-winning boutique resort renowned for its...
Max Young

New owner and purpose for beloved Victoria neighbourhood grocery store

It’s been a staple of James Bay for a century, and now, during a pandemic, it is undergoing a refresh under new owners. Niagara...

Catherine Davies, Songhees Events & Catering

Catherine Davies is the Sales and Events Manager for Songhees Events & Catering, one of several businesses owned by Songhees Nation as part of...
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...
Janet Corey Fan Tan Home & Style

Janet Corey, Owner of Fan Tan Home & Style

Janet Corey owns Fan Tan Home & Style in downtown Victoria. She’s been in retail most of her life, first in her family’s men’s...

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...
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...

Ed Geric, Mike Geric Construction

Ed Geric is the President of Mike Geric Construction, an industry leader in sustainable multifamily construction. He combines financial expertise with the entrepreneurial know-how...