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Grumpy Taxpayers Announce 2020 "Candy Cane" Award Winners

Migration to booming 'Zoom towns' in Pacific Northwest sends home prices into overdrive

South Island economic recovery plan

Panel's report will outline strategy for economic recovery in Greater Victoria

Review: Rising Economy Week brings big ideas for Island’s recovery and growth

As border uncertainty grows, Canada’s U.S. ambassador urges patience

Greater Victoria economic ‘reboot’ plan tackles impacts of COVID-19

Ottawa considers new economic development approaches for B.C.

What does Greater Victoria need for long-term economic growth?

Greater Victoria economic ‘reboot’ plan tackles impacts of COVID-19

Road to Recovery: Virtual event focuses on South Island’s economic future amid COVID-19

Major plan to reboot Greater Victoria’s economy focuses on 10 critical areas

Major plan to reboot Greater Victoria’s economy reveals 10 critical areas of recovery

Panel's report will outline strategy for economic recovery in Greater Victoria

Oceans technology, global mindset will accelerate Victoria’s recovery says Rising Economy Week keynote John Stackhouse

Greater Victoria’s Economic Future in the Spotlight for Rising Economy Week

South Island Prosperity Partnership Expands Alliances to Boost Regional Economy

SIPP CEO says Business Recovery at Forefront of Rising Economy Week

Rising Economy Week Spotlights South Island’s Economic Future

Rising Economy Week Moves the Needle in Economic Recovery

Frank Bourree to lead South Island Prosperity Project

South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board Members for 2020/21

Federal Funding Provides Boost to Ocean Innovation – Contractor hired for feasibility study and business plan for Ocean Futures Innovation Hub

South Island Prosperity Partnership Receives Government Of Canada Funding For Recovery Plan

South Island Prosperity Partnership receives Government of Canada funding for Rising Economy Taskforce’s Regional Economic Recovery Plan

Uptick in Greater Victoria tourism economy nowhere near recovery

Multi-Sector Recommendations to Accelerate Regional Economic Recovery

Rising Economy Taskforce releases committee recommendations as part of economic recovery planning

Rising Economy Taskforce Releases Multi-Sector Recommendations to Accelerate Regional Economic Recovery

South Island Prosperity Partnership’s Latest Economic Recovery Dashboard Finds Uneven Signs of Recovery in Region

Sidney mayor says economic impacts of COVID will reach into 2021, if not beyond

Special feature: Road to Recovery

Microcredentials To Play A Vital Role In South Island’s Economic Recovery

Micro-credentials are the New Buzzword for Economic Recovery

Microcredentials to Play a Vital Role in South Island’s Economic Recovery

Victoria seeks development proposals for Ocean Futures Innovation Hub

Trevor Hancock: Building a stronger, One Planet regional economy

Road to Recovery: What are micro-credentials and are businesses on Vancouver Island offering them?

A hub for ocean innovation pitched for Victoria

Microcredentials To Play A Vital Role In South Island’s Economic Recovery

South Island Prosperity Partnership, City of Victoria and Marine Sector Take First Step Toward Ocean Futures Innovation Hub

B.C. deficit a ‘staggering’ $12.5B due to COVID-19 pandemic, says finance minister

Unemployment surpasses historic high in Greater Victoria, tourism hit hard

Greater Victoria records highest unemployment in post-war history with 11 per cent

Unemployment Rate In Greater Victoria Hits Record High

Greater Victoria records highest unemployment in post-war history with 11 per cent

Victoria Grappling With Highest Unemployment Rate Since The Great Depression

Victoria grappling with highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression

South Island Prosperity Partnership's Economic Recovery Dashboard reveals region's highest-ever unemployment and indicates a prolonged recession

How COVID-19 is Shaping the Victoria BC Economy

Unemployment surpasses historic high in Greater Victoria, tourism hit hard

Economic Recovery Dashboard reveals region's highest-ever unemployment and indicates a prolonged recession

Rising Economy Taskforce welcomes Ruth Mojeed to its ranks

SIPP welcomes Shaw to its membership

Kerry Slavens to replace Bruce Williams as South Island Prosperity Partnership's Director of Engagement

Study looks at expanding South Island meat processing as demand for local products grows

Is Vancouver Island a suitable place for a meat processing plant?

Study looks at feasibility of Vancouver Island abattoir

SIPP appoints Douglas editor-in-chief as Director of PR and Engagement

South Island Prosperity Project launches new dashboard to measure effects of COVID-19

South Island Prosperity Partnership releases its annual Prosperity Index

South Island Prosperity Index provides snapshot of region

Study to look into feasibility of abattoir for South Island

Sooke joins regional economic partnership

Boosting the local food supply chain with an abattoir

Boosting the local food supply chain with an abattoir

District of Sooke joins 10 other municipalities as newest member of SIPP

COVID-19 brings five South Island Chambers under the wing of South Island Prosperity Partnership

South Island Chambers of Commerce join forces to collaborate on economic recovery

Global consulting firm contributes to growth of South Island Prosperity Partnership

SIPP CEO talks about Rising Economy Taskforce

South Island leaders form taskforce to address economic crisis amidst COVID-19

South Island leaders form taskforce to address economic crisis amidst COVID-19

Rising Economy Taskforce to boost economic recovery in Greater Victoria

South Island leaders form taskforce to address economic crisis amidst COVID-19

South Island leaders unite to address economic crisis and recovery

South Island leaders unite to address economic crisis and recovery

Will Greater Victoria flatten the curve of a deep, long recession?

OP ED: Let's rally behind local businesses

Focus on recovery says SIPP

OP ED: Willingness to co-operate will help build road to recovery

SIPP continues to build membership with the addition of Mike Geric Construction

Truffles Group joins SIPP

OP ED: The Indigenous Economy is about to set sail

RBC renews sponsorship of South Island Prosperity “Future Of…” Series

Sooke council votes to join SIPP

Junior Achievement BC joins SIPP

Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Esquimalt Nation and T’Sou-ke Nation join South Island Prosperity Partnership

CIBC joins South Island Prosperity Partnership

CIBC and South Island Prosperity Partnership

South Island Prosperity Partnership welcomes TD to its mix of financial institutions

CIBC and South Island Prosperity Partnership to collaborate on First Nations economic development initiatives

South Island Prosperity Partnership claims three big wins

Job attraction initiative in Greater Victoria is growing