2018 and Jeff Bray, Executive Director, DVBA
Jeff Bray, Executive Director, DVBA, shares his reflections on 2018 and his hopes for 2019.
Category: Sustainability
It’s a “Food for All”
Many children in Greater Victoria are going to school hungry. Here's one way downtown Victoria businesses can pitch in!
Reducing your Waste Downtown
Where to shop downtown to minimize your single-use plastic waste
Volunteer Pro Tips
Lisa Mort-Putland from downtown Victoria's Volunteer Victoria gives some tips to integrate volunteering into your life. Volunteer to contribute skills, fulfil your life where work doesn't, meet people, have fun, feel connected, network and more.
New Urban Learning Garden Takes Root in Downtown Victoria
A new centre for regional education is sprouting at the Central Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library, right in the heart of the Food Eco District in downtown Victoria
You are Invited to Global Village’s 30th Birthday!
Volunteer-run handmade, fair trade international gift shop celebrates 30 years in business with a celebration at Market Square Saturday, August 18, 12:30-3:30pm
The Good Planet Company
The Good Planet Company has been a part of the Downtown Victoria small business community for almost 15 years now, and in that time they have worked hard to not only become a part of the community but a resource for customers and other small businesses. Staffed by enthusiastic people, all on different parts of … Continued
Orca Spirit Adventures – Lives, Breathes and Thrives on Respecting the Environment
Orca Spirit Adventures founder John Douglas was instrumental in building the whale watching industry in the region, launching the first covered vessel operation in Victoria, BC almost 30 years ago, and helping to create the original responsible whale watching guidelines designed to prevent whale harassment and injury. With more boats, capacity, and departure options than … Continued
Transportation Mode-shift Eco-Star Award
Cities are changing. The most successful cities globally according to the experts, data, and the people living in them are human-scale, sustainable cities that put people first. A key part of putting people first is to plan and implement transportation solutions in cities that focus on moving people quickly, affordably and efficiently. This is good … Continued
Reduce. Reuse. Rethink. Refill.
West Coast Refill came about from a desire to be more than just “a drop in the bucket.” We wanted to have a greater impact on environmental issues by making it easier for those around us to reduce their consumption of single-use plastics. At home, we live very “green.” My husband, Chris, and I grow … Continued