According to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, an estimated 970K cruise passengers visited the city in 2024. The authority estimates that the cruise industry contributes $130M each year and creates 800 jobs.
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Added on 2024-10-28
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Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
- cheknews.ca
Janevca Kitchen and Lounge opened in Victoria on October 23.
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-10-09
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Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
- dailyhive.com
The Government of B.C. is providing $1M to the Giving Voice project to support Indigenous women and girls’ mental health, with up to $30,000 for nine community projects across Vancouver Island. The community-driven healing projects will support change and give voice to issues of gender-based violence.
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-09-16
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Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
- news.gov.bc.ca
The Government of Canada is providing $3.5M to eight organizations on Vancouver Island to boost innovation, support ocean technology and Indigenous tourism. The funding is designed to support the local economy and local jobs.
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Added on 2024-09-05
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Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
- canada.ca
Vancouver Island Brewing is closing its Victoria facility in November, with the taproom closing in September. The brewery has been open since 1984 and is one of the oldest in B.C. The closure is due to a 35% rent increase. The closure will affect 15 employees.
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-09-02
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Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
- cbc.ca
The District of Tofino celebrated the opening of the communities first wastewater treatment plant on August 22. The community of around 2.5K people is a popular tourist destination but had previously been sending raw sewage directly into the ocean.
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Added on 2024-08-23
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Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
- cbc.ca