Victoria-based Black entrepreneur launches bold new community-focused brand
Bringing Malian culture to the city!
This Victoria-based boutique offers cost-friendly dress rentals for special occasions
More options, less guilt! 👗
Vancouver Island’s We Wai Kai Nation announces business venture with Starbucks Canada
The collaboration is the first of its kind in the country.
11 women-owned businesses in and around Greater Victoria
In celebration of International Women’s Day!
Red Barn Market confirms they’re opening new location in North Saanich
Next to the Canadian Tire!
9 restaurants in Greater Victoria have closed so far this year; here’s why
And we’re only two months in…
7 homegrown products you might not know came from Vancouver Island
Homegrown and locally-owned!
You could own this downtown Victoria café and juice bar for only $78,000
All the espresso and smoothies you could ever dream of. ☕🥤
Country Grocer expanding with purchase of decades-old grocery chain
In 4 different communities.
These 12 Vancouver Island businesses made BC’s Top Employers list for 2023
Along with 120 more businesses across the province!
Bed Bath & Beyond to close all Canadian stores including Victoria location
No closing date has been set.
A new Australian-themed rolling cafe will be coming to Victoria’s Clover Point Park
They’ll have vegan baked goods too!
Victoria mural artist paints over smashed window covering for downtown retailer
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! 🍋🎨🖌️
Three Vancouver Island restaurants make Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat
Have you checked them out?
Maritime Museum receives $1 million donation from Victoria woman’s estate
This will help with their move to Steamship Terminal.
Victoria’s Bateman Gallery set to leave Steamship Terminal after 10 years
The Maritime Museum will take its place.
Asian grocer H Mart set to takeover former Toys R Us space at Mayfair
It'll be the first location on the island.
Sidney-based baker opens new shop just months after going out of business
Sidney Scones is here to stay!
Owner says window smashed at downtown Victoria clothing store ‘part of a bigger problem’
“People don’t go smashing windows for nothing.”
‘Not affiliated in any way’: New restaurant opens in former Chuck’s Burger Bar location
They have no ties to Chuck’s or Lumberjack’s.
ICBC president and CEO departs position to take over same role at BC Ferries
He was with ICBC for nearly two decades.
Refire Kitchen has a new location and its heating up in View Royal
They’re re-energizing take-and-bake! 🤤
Thrifty Foods phasing out Air Miles loyalty program after 14 years
Some are excited about the change.
Esquimalt’s last remaining bank shut its doors for good last week
Only ATMs remain..
‘It’s a waterpark for adults’: Floating sauna barge approved for Victoria’s Inner Harbour (PHOTOS)
It will feature two-levels of hot tubs, saunas, cold pools and more! 🧖
Victoria staple Old Vic Fish & Chips to close after 90 years to make...
UVic owns the building and will redevelop it.
Iconic return: Capital Iron slated to reopen under new ownership this spring
It could reopen by spring with a new vision!
‘There’s no better feeling’: This brand new candy shop in Sooke is the talk...
A stocking stuffer idea!
Victoria’s iconic Cherry Bomb Toys finds new home for storefront and toy museum
A New Hope is that the new spot will open on May the fourth.
End of an era: Capital Iron closed its downtown store for good on Saturday
After 88 years in business. 😭
Toys “R” Us in Mayfair Shopping Centre announces they’re closing next month
The location has been there since 1994.
WIN Resale announces new storefront location in Saanich
A new place to thrift and help the community!
11 new restaurants and eateries that opened in and around Victoria in 2022
And a few who closed their doors forever 😔
Growth of Victoria’s only outdoor consignment store prompts move to larger space
Grove Outdoors wants to make the outdoors more accessible.
Popular Vancouver-based restaurant MeeT set to open in Victoria this December
Featuring a new plant-based menu! 🍲
This downtown Victoria tech school is now accepting applications (CONTEST)
And they're giving away $100 Browns Socialhouse gift card!
The heartwarming story behind Victoria’s own ‘Dumpling Drop’
Family run and locally owned
Capital Iron plans on shutting its doors for good after 88 years of service
The Store Street and Langford locations will be open until December 17th.
This is what could replace the former White Spot location in downtown Victoria (PHOTO...
It would include 133 rentals priced below-market value.
Odd Burger to open two vegan fast-food locations on Vancouver Island
Including one in Victoria!
This Vancouver Island restaurant was dubbed the best fine dining spot in Canada by...
Add this place to your bucket list!
Victoria’s Shark Club officially closes its doors for good after temporary closure
After 19 years in business.
Police seek help in identifying suspect in Oak Bay pet store theft
The older suspect was caught on video surveillance.
This iconic Victoria food cart is up for sale and could be yours for...
You could be the new Mr. Tube Steak! 🌭
GoFundMe set up for family of Saanich entrepreneur who died suddenly with baby
“We thought we were having a baby, but instead we had an angel."
Sidney’s Boondocks shutters its doors for good, announces business is for sale
After more than 35 years in business.
‘This is insane’: Ongoing strike actions prompts BC Liquor Stores to limit sales
Private liquor stores won't be introducing limits.
Home sales across Canada expected to drop 23% this year: RBC
And another 15% in 2023
Wendy’s unveils new restaurant design set to launch this fall (PHOTOS)
Including delivery pick-up windows, dedicated mobile order pickup and more.
Zellers plans to make a comeback next year and we’re feeling nostalgic
Get ready to unlock those childhood memories!