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WESTERN CANADA – Industry giant EllisDon has acquired two Canadian companies specializing in power infrastructure, expanding the construction and engineering firm’s capabilities in the electricity sector. The company announced the…

Kelowna, BC – The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is proud to announce the launch of the “Our Doors Are Open” campaign and comprehensive industry toolkit. This region-wide campaign was…

VICTORIA, BC – Cascadia Liquor is proud to announce to the local community that its inaugural Charity Golf Tournament raised $30,000 for Rainbow Kitchen, bringing together local businesses, industry partners…

BRITISH COLUMBIA – Lake Ontario has two official names now.  Which one you see depends on which side of the border you’re standing on.  Three days after that started, we asked…

VICTORIA, BC – AI has changed the creative industry, and there is no question that it can be incredibly useful.  With a simple prompt, AI can generate concepts, illustrations, and…

VICTORIA, BC – As younger, more informed consumers increasingly make healthier decisions regarding wellness a part of their daily routine, businesses built around healthy eating and active lifestyles are looking…

Apartment development is active at several stages across Central and North Island communities, with a new Nanaimo proposal entering approvals while projects in North Cowichan and Courtenay move through construction.…

NANAIMO, BC – A Nanaimo company that develops equipment for hazardous and hard-to-reach environments has secured an order from NASA, adding a space-related milestone to its growing portfolio of ocean,…

PARKSVILLE, BC -The Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to officially welcome Dr. Omar Karim as Executive Director. Dr. Karim’s journey with the Chamber began as a volunteer…

VICTORIA, BC – August 2026 – Victoria Butterfly Gardens is rallying behind a longtime butterfly farming partner in Colombia following the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on August…