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Jeff Bray May 29, 2020

In May's edition of Jeff's monthly column in Victoria News, the DVBA Executive Directory writes about the challenges businesses faced through the pandemic, ways we can support these invaluable members…

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Fun Ways to Stay Sane While Supporting Local Businesses

April 17, 2020

Organize a surprise date night for your sweetie, plan a whole day of quality time with the family, or spend some solo time reconnecting with your inner self with the…

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COVID-19 Resources for Individuals and Businesses

April 14, 2020

With the ongoing public health emergency, we wanted to provide a list of resources to make use of during this challenging time. See an overview of federal, provincial, and municipal…

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Jeff Bray May 29, 2020

Downtown Victoria welcomes you back

May 19, 2020

What’s Opening in Downtown Victoria as Part of Phase II in BC’s Restart Plan

After the Victoria Day long weekend, more of Downtown Victoria's businesses, facilities, and services will begin to safely reopen to customers, patients, and clients.

May 7, 2020

Celebrate Mother’s Day the Physically Distant Way With Help From These Local Businesses

Mother's Day will be a little different this year thanks to COVID-19, but these local small businesses can help you send the moms in your life some extra love this week to show them you care. Support local shops and…

May 6, 2020

Food Security, Mental Health, and Seniors’ Resources in Victoria

The global public health emergency is having widespread effects on many aspects of day-to-day life, from finances to food security and mental health. Here are some local and provincial resources that can help provide access to food and mental well-being…

April 27, 2020

Learning@Home for Kids and Adults in Victoria

Even though museums, libraries, and other learning institutions are closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's still virtual learning to be had from home thanks to these Victoria organizations.

April 17, 2020

Fun Ways to Stay Sane While Supporting Local Businesses

Organize a surprise date night for your sweetie, plan a whole day of quality time with the family, or spend some solo time reconnecting with your inner self with the help of some of these local small businesses.

April 14, 2020

COVID-19 Resources for Individuals and Businesses

With the ongoing public health emergency, we wanted to provide a list of resources to make use of during this challenging time. See an overview of federal, provincial, and municipal support services and find the information you need when it…

March 30, 2020

Lorna: Bodacious Clothing

Lorna Ketler of Bodacious Clothing in downtown Victoria shares her experiences as a business owner for over 20 years, talking about her motivation, passion, and advice for other business owners as part of our series for International Women's Day and…

March 20, 2020

Evelyn: Andrews-Greene CPA

Evelyn Andrews-Greene is the sole owner of Andrews-Greene CPA in downtown Victoria, running the business for over thirty years. Find out why she chose downtown, what #EachforEqual means to her, and what words of wisdom she has for other fellow…

image of Shawn McKean with her bike and cycling gear standing in front of her downtown Victoria business, Broad St. Cycles

March 12, 2020

Shawn: Broad Street Cycles

Shawn McKean of Broad St. Cycles is a fourth-generation Downtown Victoria business owner. In honour of #IWD2020, she highlights why equality for all and the relationships between people in this complex world are important aspects of a successful business.