New Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall eyes Vancouver Island customers as it opens this Wednesday
The brand new Tsawwassen Mills mega-mall opens this Wednesday, October 5th on the Lower Mainland, and the marketing people there have shown more than...
The robots have arrived – downtown McDonald’s marches towards automation
The robots have finally arrived at the downtown Victoria McDonald's restaurant, on Douglas St.
It's the latest outlet to see an automated kiosk system installed...
Remnants of Victoria’s last stripper bar up for auction, as Kilshaw’s prepares for move...
In the mid-1990's, if a red-blooded young male wanted to see a naked lady dance on stage, he had a choice of several watering holes...
Victoria-based software company ranked 5th fastest growing company in Canada
Victoria-based, Redbrick has been listed at number 5 on the 28th annual PROFIT 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.
The prestigious report awarded the honour...
View Royal Casino will more than double in size
Plans were revealed today for the View Royal Casino which will see it more than double in size.
The improvements featured in the proposed development...
Exciting changes coming to Bear Mountain
All eyes are on Bear Mountain this week with the PGA Tour Champions! The tournament is being broadcast internationally on the Golf Channel to...
B.C. government to spend half billion dollars on 2,900 rental housing units
The province announced Monday that $500 million will be used to create 2,900 affordable rental units.
Speaking in Burnaby, Premier Christy Clark says a the rental...
Noodlebox to give back today with a $5 special for mental health
This Wednesday, September 21st, Noodlebox outlets in Victoria are giving back to the community, while giving customers a great deal.
“Thanks to the kindness of...
Refit underway for new Victoria to Vancouver passenger ferry (PHOTOS)
The vessel that will serve as the newest passenger ferry running between Victoria and Vancouver is undergoing an extensive refit at Point Hope Maritime’s...
A Tribute to the Rules and Regulations of the Christmas Village
The Christmas Village store was opened 28 years ago by Gudrun Reinhold and her husband, Falk Reinhold, who died just over a year ago.
After closing...
Victoria-based 4Lounge expanding to Vancouver after successful launch
After the launching of 4Lounge in April 2016, it was quickly apparent that this app was exactly what Victoria needed.
Spiking thousands of users and...
Businesses with only outdoor patio seating can now apply to offer liquor service
Businesses with only outdoor patio seating can now apply to offer liquor service, the province announced today.
Previously, patios could only be licensed to serve...
Over 2,000 short-term rentals now listed on Air BnB in Greater Victoria
With word this week that Air BnB, the peer-to-peer accommodations technology app, has offered a $250 bonus to prospective Vancouver landlords, we decided to...
$72 million Mayfair Shopping Centre expansion revealed (PHOTOS)
Ivanhoé Cambridge announced today that it will invest $72 million to expand and redevelop Mayfair Shopping Centre.
The shopping centre will see an expansion of an...
B.C. Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan stepping down
BC Ferries has announced today that Mike Corrigan is stepping down as the president and CEO of BC Ferries when his term is up...
ABC Country Restaurant on Douglas Street is now Ricky’s All Day Grill
A staple restaurant on the corner of Burnside and Douglas Street has changed its name and overhauled the look inside.
The former ABC Country Restaurant...
Jim Pattison Auto Group purchases Colwood’s Saunders Subaru
Bob and Norma Saunders and their family will be passing the car keys to their auto business, Saunders Subaru, to Jim Pattison and his...
Victoria real estate market continues to sizzle in summer months
A total of 972 properties sold in Greater Victoria this July, an increase of 22 per cent compared to the 796 properties sold in...
Lowe’s looking to hire 170 people for new location in Victoria
Lowe’s is taking over the former Target space at Tillicum Mall in Victoria and the company has announced hiring plans for the new location,...
Partnership brings new features to Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea in Sidney
A new partnership between Parks Canada and the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea will showcase the natural and cultural features of the Gulf...
Sidney Mineral World and Scratch Patch re-opening in Sidney
A local business and popular attraction in Sidney is back after a short hiatus, which saw its doors close almost two years ago.
Pebbles and...
New plans for Colwood Corners have been revealed (PHOTOS)
A new look for Colwood Corners has been released.
Onni Group, that bought the stalled development out of the bankruptcy of League Assets, has submitted...
Victoria Ranked As 3rd Most Expensive Rental Market in Canada
PadMapper has long been a favorite online tool for starting an apartment hunt, the app puts apartment listings on a Google map and includes...
Victoria’s Top 10 Most Expensive Properties For Sale, Market Remains Hot
Victoria's real estate market is showing no signs of cooling off with three consecutive record-breaking months.
A total of 1,289 properties sold in May, compared...
Bylaw forces beloved downtown dog into early retirement
Cody the beloved dog of a Fort Street shop has been forced into early retirement. "It's hard on him, he wants to do his job...
Have you reviewed your home insurance coverage?
With the devastating Fort McMurray fire top-of-mind for all Canadians, Islanders should spend some time this week reviewing their own home insurance policies.
“The threat...
For sale: Private island, minutes away from downtown Tofino — just $2,250,000
If you're looking for a place to get away on weekends, why not purchase a little privacy? Stone Island - 35 acres of land...
Frankie’s Modern Diner coming to Victoria
The former owner of Moxie's restaurants in Victoria, including the original location where Uptown is now, is opening a Frankie's Modern Diner in downtown...
Oak Bay Beach Hotel appoints Catrina Santa Lucia as manager for Boathouse Spa &...
Catrina Santa Lucia has been hired as spa manager for the Boathouse Spa & Baths at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel.
Santa Lucia joins the...
Buying your first home in Victoria: still a financial possibility, despite the market
We’ve all been reading the stories for weeks—tales of houses that are selling for tens of thousands of dollars above the listing price before...
Desktop software analytics provider based in Victoria acquires Brazil-based company
Leading desktop software analytics provider Redbrick based in Victoria has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Brazil-based DeskMetrics, a pioneer in desktop software analytics...
Esquimalt Village project partner announced
The Esquimalt Village Project is one step closer to becoming a reality, with the Township of Esquimalt signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Aragon...
First cruise ship of 2016 arrives at Ogden Point, Sunday, April 3
The Star Princess will arrive at Ogden Point at 8AM, Sunday, April 3, making it the first cruise ship of the season. It departs...
New Rules for Home Inspectors to Protect Home Buyers
The province announced it will be implementing new requirements for home inspectors to give home buyers increased confidence when they purchase a home.
The new rules...
Affordable workforce housing approved for Sidney
Sidney is set to gain affordable workforce housing, after Sidney council's approval of an application by the Greater Victoria Rental Development Society (GVRDS) on Monday,...
Move away from cash means expense creep for businesses, says expert
Business owners across the capital region are facing rising expenses as more consumers opt to pay with plastic. A recent study found that only...
Victoria business to share $500,000 interest-free loan to launch a new product
A Victoria business will receive an interest-free loan to launch a new product thanks to 500 business women from across Canada.
Toni Desrosiers, founder of...
Brand new Quality Foods open for business in View Royal
The long awaited Quality Foods in View Royal officially opened its doors to the public today making it their 13 location on Vancouver Island.
The...
Leon’s Furniture to take over Sear’s Home store on Blanshard Street
Sears Canada announced today it will hand eight of its Sears Home banner store leases over to its competitor Leon's Furniture, that includes the...
Tim Hortons inching closer to opening franchise in Sooke
There is plenty of talk of a Tim Hortons opening in Sooke and according to a statement released by T'Sou-ke First Nation, Sooke could...
Joe Fresh at Uptown Shopping Centre will close next week
Clothing retailer Joe Fresh at Uptown Shopping Center is among the 52 unprofitable stores in Canada that Loblaws will close.
The store closure is...
B.C. government providing $355 million over 5 years for affordable housing units
Premiere Christy Clark announced today that the province is committing a total of $355 million to create upwards of 2,000 new affordable housing units...
First batch of stores opening at Eagle Creek Village
The first set of stores are opening at the new Eagle Creek Village, located directly across from Victoria General Hospital. When complete, Eagle Creek...
Victoria delivery business Accio set to move into local rideshare business
Victoria's Accio, a self-described "on-demand delivery service", is set to deliver a rideshare service to Victoria in the next few months.
Mike Rowe, no stranger...
Victoria’s Hotel Zed serves up a ‘Nooner’ for Valentine’s Day
Back by popular demand – and without any judgment. Victoria's funky and colourful Hotel Zed is inviting couples back for a ‘Nooner’ and extended...
Red Hot Video buildings fall to the wrecking ball (PHOTOS)
Boarded up for years now, and without a roof for nearly nine months, the buildings on the corner of Caledonia and Douglas Street were...
Sneak peek inside the new Red Barn Market in Oak Bay (PHOTOS)
In case you missed it, the Red Barn Market announced the brand new store in Oak Bay will open its doors on February 5th...
Ride share community expands into Victoria
It's been running between Whistler and Vancouver for years already, well before the words "sharing economy" or "ride sharing" were everyday terms.
HitchPlanet is now looking...
Take a look at the future Belmont Market Shopping Centre! Formerly Belmont Secondary...
The land formerly occupied by Belmont Secondary School will be transformed into a 200,000 sq. ft. shopping centre and will be known as, Belmont Market...
Vacant Victoria – A look at vacancy rates in the downtown core
Dear Victoria.
I love downtown. It’s vibrant, fun, cultured and for a city of only 350,000, incredibly diverse. And, despite the reputation, you can actually...