Why is it so Hard to Find a Home?
  VI TRENDLINES – HOUSING AFFORDABILITY     Average rent for apartments and townhomes went up 40% – 60% across Vancouver Island from 2015 TO 2021....
Engaging on Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy What We Heard
  In December 2019, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard was mandated to lead the development of a comprehensive blue economy strategy...
Here’s how many people moved to the capital region between 2014 and 2021
Source: Victoria Buzz By Ethan Morneau, Friday, April 1st, 2022 (Victoria Buzz) Feeling lost in the crowd? It’s no wonder, as Vancouver Island’s population growth has...
Feeling a Little Lost in the Crowd?
  VI TRENDLINES—POPULATION GROWTH     Population on Vancouver Island grew by over 89,000 people from 2014 to 2021. To put this into perspective, population growth...
George Hanson to Retire as President and CEO of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
Call for application opens as Economic Alliance seeks new leader.   George Hanson has announced his decision to retire in 2022 as President & Chief Executive...
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EDC Webinar – The Global Supply Chain: Turning Crisis into Opportunity     Learn how you can reduce your supply chain risk—and stay one step ahead...
Products made on Vancouver Island see boost in sales with local shopping campaign
Source: CTV News, Vancouver Island, Brendan Strain, CTV News Vancouver Island Journalist Updated March 4, 2022 6:44 p.m. PST Published March 4, 2022 5:56 p.m. PST...
SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation – An Historical Moment
Tsawout First Nation has issued license to Cascadia Seaweed for 20 km of production line – now the largest provider of ocean cultivated seaweed in North...