by newadmin | Nov 17, 2021 | Economic Development
The atmospheric river that passed over Sooke on Monday, November 15, initially cut Sooke off as Sooke Rd (BC Highway 14) and East Sooke Road were both closed as a result of flooding. Over 30,000 BC Hydro customers in the Port Renfrew to WestShore region were without...
by admin | May 28, 2020 | Economic Development
On May 22 and 23, 67 chambers and boards of trade from across B.C. gathered online to discuss and debate key policy issues at the BC Chamber of Commerce 68th Annual General Meeting & Conference. “Our grassroots policy development process drives our advocacy...
by admin | Apr 4, 2020 | Coronavirus, Economic Development
A new Economic Recovery Task Force will bring together leaders from business, labour, First Nations and not-for-profits to help ensure the Province’s economic response to COVID-19 is effective and responsive to the needs of British Columbians. “COVID-19 is not only a...
by admin | Mar 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Economic Development
Today, Trudeau addressed small business owners and entrepreneurs. This climate of uncertainty feels like it can threaten everything you’ve worked for. To take that pressure off, the federal government will now cover 75% of wages for qualifying businesses through...
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 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...
