Talking Shop: Upcycle Collective
October is Small Business Month! This year, we are working with the amazing project, Talking Shop, to share great stories of local small businesses. Read Talking Shop's article on Upcycle Clothing Collective, a fantastic downtown consignment store.
Small Business Month: Talking Shop
It's October which means it's Small Business Month! To kick off Small Business Month, we are introducing you to the project Talking Shop and its creators, Metka and Michelle. Learn about this fantastic initiative to create a community of #supportlocal advocates. Make sure to check out talkingshop.ca and follow TS on Instagram and Facebook!
Watch the Save the Sales Telethon with Ed Bain and Jeff King on August 22 at 6pm
Tune into the Save the Sales Telethon on August 22nd at 6pm for a nostalgic and entertaining variety show to raise awareness for Downtown Victoria's local businesses.
Downtown Victoria’s Local Legends
During the spring, many of our outstanding downtown businesses, organizations, and individuals were finding ways to support the community. We shared the stories of these "Local Legends" on our social media pages, and this blog post showcases a selection of those posts.
How to Celebrate Canada Day and Pride Week in Downtown Victoria
Canada Day and Victoria's Pride week are coming up quick! Here are a few ways to celebrate while maintaining physical distancing, yet still enjoying the festivities.
Celebrate Father’s Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day This Sunday!
This Sunday, June 21 marks both Father's Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Celebrate the occasions with some quality time learning, reading, engaging, and exploring in downtown Victoria.
Rediscover Downtown Victoria: Transit, Socially Distant Activities, and Patio Dining
As Victoria continues to reopen with new safety measures in place, more small businesses are welcoming people back to their shops and services. Read about updates to transit, fun activities to do downtown, and how the City is planning on making more space for patios and pedestrians.
Downtown Victoria welcomes you back
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 of our society, and how excited the downtown community is to welcome you back!
