Local Business

Micro brewery proposed for Jordan River

Jordan River Brewing Company envisions to build wholesale, sit-in brewery along Highway 14

Apr 17, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

East Sooke carpenter builds the ultimate tree fort

East Sooke Treehouse takes flight as an Airbnb

Apr 17, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Fabric and quilting store opens doors in Sooke

Shop is filled with all kinds of ‘bright, bold and cheery’ designs

Apr 10, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

$60,000 grant program announced for vandalized Victoria businesses

Businesses hit during 2021 are eligible for grants up to $1,000

Apr 7, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

Website helps patrons find patios for dining on Vancouver Island

Indoor dining closure and the onset of spring created a need for a patio locator

Apr 5, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Saanich-based robotics company charting new course for ocean exploration with autonomous boats

Open Ocean Robotics sees endless opportunities in their solar-power, remote-operated vessels

Apr 4, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Gourmet products smoking good for Langford man’s PTSD

Post traumatic stress disorder follows career in corrections

Apr 2, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Online retail sales up more than 100% in January 2021 year-over-year

Sales at non-essential retailers such as clothing stores dropped significantly in January

Mar 29, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Island company rents out 135,000 mason bees despite impacts of COVID-19 restrictions

Bee Canadian delivers pollinators to renters in pandemic-friendly fashion

Mar 28, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Victoria craft dip company a finalist in two Small Business BC Award categories

Young entrepreneurs behind Justo’s Craft Dips focus on sustainability, positivity

Mar 27, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >