Business Examiner (Canada)

1 week ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

VICTORIA – At our recent Annual General Meeting in April, Destination Greater Victoria (DGV) and member businesses and stakeholders gathered to review our tourism sector’s performance over the past year and celebrate achievements. For us, the annual AGM is an important opportunity not just to report in detail on our results and progress, but to ensure full transparency with our most important stakeholders, Greater Victoria’s residents. 2024 was a successful year for our visitor economy.

1 week ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

BRITISH COLUMBIA – As Emergency Preparedness Week every May reminds us, being ready for the unexpected is more than a best practice—it’s a necessity. For rural communities and the small businesses that sustain them, the impact of economic disasters and disruptions can be profound. That’s why Community Futures British Columbia (CFBC) launched the Rural Resiliency Initiative—a proactive, adaptable, and community-focused approach to economic preparedness, response, and recovery.

2 weeks ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

BRITISH COLUMBIA –  The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) released BC Check-Up: Invest, an annual report on investment trends across the province. The report highlights some of the challenges facing B.C.’s economy amidst an on-going trade war with the United States. “’The B.C. economy experienced slower growth in 2024,” said Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC.

2 weeks ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

COWICHAN VALLEY – What happens when a small-town business community gets dressed to the nines and comes together to celebrate its finest? Magic. On April 11, the Chemainus Theatre Festival came alive with pride and community spirit as the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce hosted the 25th Anniversary of the Black Tie Awards. This sold-out gala was more than a night of recognition—it was a heartfelt celebration of the people, places, and businesses that make Cowichan extraordinary.

2 weeks ago | businessexaminer.ca | Lise MacDonald

KELOWNA – The City of Kelowna has officially broken ground on the redevelopment of the Parkinson Recreation Centre (PRC), marking a major milestone in its ambitious Building a Stronger Kelowna initiative. With design plans finalized and a development permit approved, construction is now underway on what is being recognized as the city’s most transformative recreation facility to date.