by admin | Mar 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, General Business News
– photo from Gregory Varano. The shop signs are from Barbs barber shop, seaside Sweets, power Supply LTD, Moms Cafe, Sooke Brewery, Sooke Buy and Sell and island Haircutting.This Montage illustrates the local Sooke business community doing its part in the fight...
by admin | Mar 19, 2020 | Coronavirus, Economic Development
BC Chamber-led survey reveals severe impacts taking toll, calls to action are clear March 19, 2020, Vancouver, BC –The BC Chamber of Commerce (and its 120-member chamber network) in partnership with Small Business BC, The BC Economic Development Association, and...
by admin | Mar 19, 2020 | General Business News
Dear Members, Federal Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, just unveiled the “first phase” of Canada’s “Economic Response Plan” – which includes $27B in direct support and aid to Canadians and $55B in tax deferrals. The federal package includes a number of desired-actions...
by admin | Mar 18, 2020 | Coronavirus, Economic Development
Dear Chamber Members and the Sooke Business Community, Expect to hear from us throughout this pandemic crisis! We are working hard to keep you informed on matters affecting Sooke, BC, and Canada. In between battle cries, we are learning how some businesses continue...
by admin | Mar 18, 2020 | Coronavirus
I want to start by thanking you for your leadership in this unprecedented situation. I know you are all working in extremely difficult and quickly-changing circumstances. The impacts of COVID-19 to the tourism sector will be significant and are already being felt....
by admin | Mar 18, 2020 | General Business News
TORONTO, March 17, 2020 /CNW/ – Canada’s six largest banks today announced plans to provide financial relief to Canadians impacted by the economic consequences of COVID-19. Effective immediately, Bank of Montreal, CIBC, National Bank of Canada, RBC Royal...
by admin | Mar 17, 2020 | Coronavirus
John Horgan: “This is a crisis situation.” Top issues: Supporting businesses Impact on Education Inter-governmental cooperation Employment standards act will be modified to prevent layoffs should someone have to stay home due to illness. The province will...
by admin | Mar 17, 2020 | General Business News
In the last two days, the BC Chamber has received over 2300 responses to the Chamber network’s COVID-19 Business Impacts Survey on BCMindReader.com. Please add your voice – the survey will be live until Wednesday March 18th. Above all else, business are asking...
by admin | Mar 17, 2020 | Coronavirus
At 11:30 Eastern time (8:30 Pacific Time), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the country. Here is a summary of what was said. Anything that appears in quotes is directly attributable to Trudeau. Ontario has declared a provincial state of emergency....
by admin | Mar 16, 2020 | General Business News
The following is an overview of this morning’s conference in BC Dr. Bonnie Henry. There are 30 additional cases (including on Vancouver Island) for a total of 103 cases in BC. BC has about 7,000 beds in total. Six are in hospital, everyone else is being managed...
by admin | Mar 16, 2020 | General Business News
The following are rough notes of Justine Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister, to Canadians, delivered shortly after 10:30 am Pacific Time. Justine Trudeau: Canadian response is based on science and evidence. As the situation evolves, so too with the response....
by admin | Mar 14, 2020 | Coronavirus
March 13, 2020 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement (see the full video below) regarding the government’s financial system response plan for COVID-19: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomes today’s commitment by the Prime...
by admin | Mar 14, 2020 | Coronavirus
The following email comes from the BC Chamber of Commerce. Through their membership, Sooke Chamber members have representation with the provincial Chamber. We at the Sooke Chamber are encouraging all businesses to respond to this survey so that the provincial and...
by admin | Mar 13, 2020 | Coronavirus
-CRD media release Although the risk to British Columbia communities remains low, the Capital Regional District (CRD) would like to assure visitors, patrons and clients that the CRD is actively monitoring the status of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and taking...
by admin | Mar 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, General Business News
In today’s global world, systems are more interconnected than ever. It stands to reason then, if a pandemic strikes in one part of the world, the opportunities for it to spread are that much greater. Pandemic Preparedness Guide Should COVID-19 escalate in Canada, some...
by admin | Mar 5, 2020 | General Business News
We need a baker! The Stick in the Mud is seeking someone nice to work in the Kitchen/Bakery. The work environment is supportive, fast-paced and fun. Creativity is appreciated as much as your ability to self motivate…But coffee helps with that! Our kitchen makes...
by admin | Mar 2, 2020 | General Business News
Destination BC is keeping a close eye on the Coronavirus activity world wide. Visit their Coronavirus update page here, which they are keeping current and updating as needed. Destination BC is working closely with Provincial and Federal agencies, Destination Canada...
by admin | Mar 2, 2020 | Economic Development, Sooke
What is it about Sooke that makes it an outstanding location for investors, residents and visitors and distinguishes it from others? Quite simply, we enjoy and appreciate the Quality of Life and the Opportunities it provides to grow as a business, a family or an...
by admin | Oct 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
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