GREATER VICTORIA CHAMBER
Join Now
Member Login
  • Membership
    • Why Join?
    • Job Board
    • Member to Member Offers
    • Benefits, Discounts & Savings >
      • Chamber Store
    • Chamber Local
    • Questions & Answers
    • Join Now
    • Member Login
  • Member Directory
    • All Categories
  • Events
    • Signature Events >
      • Annual Auction
      • Business Hall of Fame
      • Business Awards >
        • 2022 Business Awards Winners and Finalists
      • Picnic in the Park
      • Business Leaders Series
    • Event Calendar >
      • Chamber Events
      • Community Events
    • Event Photos 2022
    • Sponsorship
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Initiatives >
      • Shop Chamber Local
      • Picnics & Patios Campaign
    • COVID-19 Links
  • News & Advocacy
    • Weekly BizNews >
      • BizNews-articles
    • Advocacy / Wins for Business >
      • Advocacy Wins
      • Business Property Taxes
      • Advocacy Priorities
    • Chamber Chats
    • In the News >
      • Published Op-Eds
      • Media Releases
    • Non-market housing
    • Find and keep workers
    • Business Matters Magazine
  • Prodigy Group
    • Mentorship Program
    • Prodigy Group Committee
    • Prodigy Events
    • Contact the Prodigy Group
  • About Us
    • Staff Directory
    • Board & Governance >
      • Governors
      • By-Laws, Plans & Reports
      • Committees
    • Chamber History
    • Partners & Sponsors
    • About Victoria >
      • Starting a Business
      • Moving Here
      • Visiting Victoria, BC
    • Contact Us

BizNews Advocacy

Subscribe to BizNews
BizNews email Archive

Outpouring of support for Ukrainians under siege

3/2/2022

0 Comments

 
Picture
People are showing their support for Greater Victoria's Ukrainian community as their homeland remains under siege by Vladimir Putin's Russian forces. Several thousand people attended a rally at the BC Legislature on Sunday, and The Flag Shop has been working non-stop to try to meet the demand of people wanting the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag.

The flag has been displayed in numerous places across the region, including on top of the Hotel Grand Pacific.

As well, the Times Colonist published a pullout Ukraine flag in the print edition of Wednesday's paper.

There is also a growing call to fast-track immigration for people fleeing the Ukraine and looking to start a new life in Canada. The federal government has approved more than 4,000 applications from Ukrainians who were in line to immigrate here. The government also extended temporary status for Ukrainians already in Canada to work, study or visit.

If you're interested in learning more about the situation in Ukraine, the University of Victoria is hosting a free Teach-In tonight at 4:30 pm. UVic experts on Ukraine will help explain what is happening and how to help.

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Categories

    All
    Business And Economic Strength
    Chamber Awareness
    Climate Change Solutions
    COVID
    Fair Rules
    Federal Election 2021
    Finding And Keeping Workers
    Food Security
    Global Uncertainty
    Hospitality And Tourism Rescue And Recovery
    Immigration And Integration
    Indigenous Business Support And Reconciliation
    New And Established Businesses
    Provincial Election 2020
    Safe Communities
    Streamlined Regional Regulations
    Transportation Options

Picture
​Copyright © 2021 Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  All rights reserved. 
​#100 – 852 Fort St., Victoria, BC V8W 1H8, Canada   |   Phone: (250) 383-7191 

chamber@victoriachamber.ca   |  Site Map
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Notice a typo or broken link? Please let us know so we can fix it ASAP. Email communications@victoriachamber.ca
  • Membership
    • Why Join?
    • Job Board
    • Member to Member Offers
    • Benefits, Discounts & Savings >
      • Chamber Store
    • Chamber Local
    • Questions & Answers
    • Join Now
    • Member Login
  • Member Directory
    • All Categories
  • Events
    • Signature Events >
      • Annual Auction
      • Business Hall of Fame
      • Business Awards >
        • 2022 Business Awards Winners and Finalists
      • Picnic in the Park
      • Business Leaders Series
    • Event Calendar >
      • Chamber Events
      • Community Events
    • Event Photos 2022
    • Sponsorship
  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Initiatives >
      • Shop Chamber Local
      • Picnics & Patios Campaign
    • COVID-19 Links
  • News & Advocacy
    • Weekly BizNews >
      • BizNews-articles
    • Advocacy / Wins for Business >
      • Advocacy Wins
      • Business Property Taxes
      • Advocacy Priorities
    • Chamber Chats
    • In the News >
      • Published Op-Eds
      • Media Releases
    • Non-market housing
    • Find and keep workers
    • Business Matters Magazine
  • Prodigy Group
    • Mentorship Program
    • Prodigy Group Committee
    • Prodigy Events
    • Contact the Prodigy Group
  • About Us
    • Staff Directory
    • Board & Governance >
      • Governors
      • By-Laws, Plans & Reports
      • Committees
    • Chamber History
    • Partners & Sponsors
    • About Victoria >
      • Starting a Business
      • Moving Here
      • Visiting Victoria, BC
    • Contact Us