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 services for individuals and families, young and old.
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.
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 comes to COVID-19.
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 entrepreneurs.
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.
Jeff Bray, DVBA's executive director, writes a column for Victoria News. Read January's article about 2019 and where the organization is heading this year.
Happy New Year! It’s time for an overview of 2019’s downtown business highs and lows, and thoughts on this new year and new decade with our Executive Director, Jeff Bray.
Read about Debra Thomlinson, manager of Avalon Books in Market Square.
Here are a few volunteer opportunities over the next five weeks! From Lights of Wonder Greeters to Gingerbread Ambassadors, there's something for everyone.
For the first-ever Lights of Wonder at Centennial Square, the Downtown Victoria Business Association is partnering with four social organizations to support the work they do in our community. While entry to our holiday extravaganza is free, donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of our community partners.
