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.
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 make mom smile this Sunday.
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.
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 Women's History Month 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 entrepreneurs.
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.
Small Biz Spotlight: Garden of Eden
Meet Christine, owner of Garden of Eden. Christine offers the widest selection of masks, costumes, and wigs on Vancouver Island.
Find Your Sweet Spot – A Guide to Downtown Bakeries
When that afternoon sugar craving hits we all have our go-to's! Here's your guide to some of downtown Victoria's favourite bakeries.
Have a Happy Afternoon: Happy Hour Guide
Downtown Victoria is full of unexpected and sometimes unconventional restaurants and bars that offer fantastic happy hour food and drink specials. Where to start? How about somewhere new?
Jeff’s Column: Small business is downtown Victoria’s secret sauce
DVBA leader, Jeff Bray, has a monthly column in Black Press. This month, he talked about the fire that surprised our downtown, and how we can rally as a community in support of the affected small businesses.