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Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom — 214 episodes

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Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom - Episode 3

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Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom - Episode 2

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Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom - Episode 1

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Welcome to the new Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO John Wilson, and farewell to Bruce Williams

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Outgoing VicPD Chief Constable, Del Manak reflects on his career, the current state of policing, and what the future holds

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District of Sooke Mayor Maja Tait

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Tofino, The Alberni Valley and Gabriola Island Chambers of Commerce

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Canadian Mental Health Association chats about taking care of ourselves and others

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Departures/Niche Travel CEO Cathy Scott

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Port Angeles Chamber Director Marc Abshire chats about impacts on our nearest US destination

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Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursey chats about the impact of tariffs, a new conference centre, and added flight options

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Vancouver Island South Film Commissioner Tara-Lee Novak

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Climate Change Preparedness

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Moose Hide Campaign, Executive Director Raven Lacerte

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All you need to know about making the right choices for insurance

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Alternative local food service options

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Ian Tostenson, CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Association

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Peninsula Co-op CEO Corey Gillon

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Woofability and Low Key Dog Walks

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Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA)

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100 years since the Victoria Cougars won the Stanley Cup, and a Century Celebration

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BC Ferries update on improvements and ongoing operations

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Our Place CEO Julian Daly

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An update on the Construction and Development sector

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South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP)

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Town of View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias

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Save Our Streets (SOS), a BC Organization

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The Mustard Seed and Island Savings chat about food and financial security

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Greater Victoria continues to benefit from Commonwealth Games legacy

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District of Saanich with Mayor Dean Murdock

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City of Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto

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Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson

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Mental Health in the Holiday Season

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Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS), Executive Director Pam Prewett

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Victoria Foundation's Vital Signs Report, 2024

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Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins

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Tara Benham from Doane Grant Thornton chats about interest rates, technology and succession planning

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Habitat for Humanity - Victoria, CEO Scott Dutchak

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Harbour Air CEO Bert van der Stege

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The Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce

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Empowering Climate Action with Synergy

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Experts from MNP and Island Savings chat about current factors impacting investments and spending.

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Food Security with CRFAIR (Capital Region Food and Agricultural Initiative Roundtable)

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Greater Victoria Harbour Authority CEO Robert Lewis-Manning

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Rifflandia Music Festival

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Learn about technology offered by BRNKL (Barnacle) from CEO Brandon Wright

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Victoria Police Chief Constable Del Manak

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Rockland Scientific founder Fabian Wolk chats about innovative marine technology

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Learn about the 'Blue Economy' with COAST Executive Director Jason Goldsworthy

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Two real estate professionals offer insight into today’s housing market

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Author Helen Edwards chats about her book 'The History of Professional Hockey in Victoria, BC: 1911-2011'

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Titan Boats with Titan Vice President Jennifer Mitchell

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Victoria International Airport looking to future of air travel

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CFB Esquimalt BASE Commander Captain (Navy) Kevin Whiteside

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FortisBC CEO Roger Dall’Antonia chats about keeping up with the demand for sustainable and renewable energy

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Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH)

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Culinary and Cannabis Tours in Victoria

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Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi

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Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch

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What is Ethical Investing?

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Country Grocer and The Root Cellar chat about food security, and supporting local, on Vancouver Island

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3 Local Mobile Businesses in Victoria

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District of Saanich Mayor, Dean Murdock

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Inter-Cultural Association, Greater Victoria, with CEO Shelly D'Mello

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Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto 2024

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Our Place Society, 2024

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The procedures and processes involved in immigration to Canada

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Co-op with UVic and Camosun College

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Times Colonist Editor and Publisher Dave Obee

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Pathways and Partnerships, Career Education in School District 61

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The Canadian Coast Guard

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The M.V. Coho, Black Ball Ferry Lines, learn the fascinating history.

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A look ahead to how we can best manage our finances both personal and business.

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Western Canada's first Chamber of Commerce turns 160

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Managing our seasonal stress with Canadian Mental Health Association CEO Jonny Morris

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Are you financially literate?

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Victoria Hospitals Foundation 2023 Update

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Royal BC Museum’s ongoing operations

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Construction, Building and Design

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Victoria Foundation Vital Sign Report 2023

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Cyber Security with Rachel Guinto from Island Savings

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Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada.. In Victoria! January 2024

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Details on the current situation in the vehicle sector

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Kulea Culture Society

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Dan Gunn CEO of The Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneur Council (VIATEC) chats about our vibrant technology cohort

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Virginia Holden, Executive Director of the Greater Victoria Housing Society chats about housing supply.

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BC Hydro CEO Chris O’Reilly

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BC Sports Hall of Fame

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Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS), Executive Director Luis Gutiérrez

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Kristen Needham of Sea Cider and Jim Lister with Phillips Brewery and Soda Works talk about what their products mean to our local economy

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Ed Geric of Mike Geric Construction, one of the leaders in building sustainable communities

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CHEK Media Group CEO Rob Germain

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School and classroom supports with Andrea Paquette of the Stigma-Free Society

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Clinical Counsellor Janice Bell chats about how helpful it is to speak with a professional like her

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WorkSafeBC with Dr. Ashley Spetch

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Mental Health with Kabir Bhagaria and Jonny Morris

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Air travel experiences with Serge Corbeil of Air Canada

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Small business financing options with Shayne Beadall of BDC

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Brian Cant, acting President and CEO of 4VI

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Downtowns across North America are thriving but not without some post pandemic disruptions

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Victoria’s visitor economy is returning as travelers want the Victoria experience.

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World, national and local travel is back in a big way. Where are people going and what do we need to know?

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One of the fastest growing sectors of our economy is the Indigenous owned businesses.

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An update on Co-Op programs at the University of Victoria and Camosun College and how they could benefit you

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The “i” words are in everyone’s thoughts. Inflation and Interest Rates.

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All things cycling with Robert Kemp of Bishop's Family Cycles

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Camosun College is celebrating 50 years of being a leader in our community.

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Take a Hike Foundation

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The COVID 19 pandemic and the effects of climate change have made for major disruptions in the insurance sector.

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In this Chamber Chats learn about three operations working to make the planet and people healthier.

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Berwick Retirement Communities keeping senior residents healthier that ever before.

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University of Victoria President Dr Kevin Hall chats about tech, housing, healthcare, and the UVic Vikes!

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Could Backyard Bungalows be the right option for your family? Founder Nick Kardum discusses property upgrade options.

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Doug Kobayashi Mayor of Colwood

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Scott Goodmanson Mayor of Langford

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Pearson College UWC, learn why you should visit this amazing location in Metchosin

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Food Security discussed with Travis Shaw from ColdStar Solutions Inc.

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Sport for Life's Kabir Hosein Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives

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Cascadia Seaweed, aquaculture related to seaweed, based in Sidney, a leader in this sector.

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Victoria Police Chief Constable Del Manak

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Learn what issues Victorians feel most strongly about in this years Vitals Signs survey with Jonathan Dyck from the Victoria Foundation

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The Victoria Chinatown Museum in Fan Tan Alley

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New Royal Roads University campus in Langford, set to open soon.

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Mayor of Victoria Marianne Alto chats about housing, the unhoused and working with 7 first time council members

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BCause local online shopping. Sourcing small independent local craft businesses in Greater Victoria.

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Newly elected Mayor of Saanich Dean Murdock chats about his plans, and what lies ahead for that community

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Refire Kitchen and Vanillablossom, two local food producers chat about the challenges and opportunities they face.

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The State of the Island Economy Report. MNPs Senior Economist Susan Mowbray reviews the report.

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COVID 19's affect on mental health is discussed with Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association

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It's Small Business Month. Challenges of the pandemic, what had changed, what are the opportunities and what does the future hold, discussed

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Fernwood Coffee founder Ben Cram chats about the process of creating a top quality local cup of coffee

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The Belleville Terminal is discussed in this chat with Rob Fleming, BC s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

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How has working from home and shopping online impacted office and retail space management post COVID?

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Do you know how to vote?

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Hotels and the hospitality sector and their recovery from the disruption of the pandemic.

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Founder and CEO of Open Ocean Robotics, Julie Angus, chats about their solar powered autonomous boats that protect our oceans

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Organizers of the 2022 Greater Victoria BC 55+ Games talk about what events you can catch and where the events are happening.

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How were pharmacies impacted during COVID? We hear some of the challenges faced from two local pharmacy operators.

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A closer look at air travel with Victoria Airport CEO Geoff Dickson and Serge Corbeil, Director of Government Relations for Air Canada

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FATSO Peanut Butter and 49 Below Ice Cream share exciting plans for the future

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Co-Op programs at the University of Victoria and Camosun College and how they could benefit you

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Three companies playing a role in creating enhanced health services for workplaces

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Learn more about the Capital Regional District in this Chamber Chat with CRD CAO Bob Lapham

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The story behind the story of the Royal BC Museum, CEO Alicia Dubois of the RBCM discusses

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Revenge Travel, Cathy Scott of Departures Travel chats about things we all need to know to avoid some of the challenges.

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Reliance Properties CEO Jon Stovell chats about plans for Royal Beach in Colwood, and Capital Iron lands in Victoria, and more.

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Camosun College President Dr Lane Trotter chats about the skills training needed in the current economy

148

Part 2 of our conversation about the work being done by Ocean Networks Canada based at UVic

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In this Chamber Chat we hear fascinating information from Ocean Networks Canada CEO Dr Kate Moran

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Chamber of Commerce executives in Tofino and Port Hardy share COVID impacts in rural and remote communities compared to urban communities.

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Expert advice on business succession with Jenn Bogwald of MNP and Jesse Honkanen of Island Savings

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Exciting plans at Royal Roads University discussed with President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Philip Steenkamp

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University of Victoria President Dr Kevin Hall chats about the United Nations, cyber security and the UVic Vikes!

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Chamber Chats with Unbuilders and BinBreeze, two local environmentally based businesses

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Chamber Chats has answers from three leaders in our cultural sector

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Bob Lapham, the CAO of the Capital Regional District chats about clean water, water treatment, and our network of trails and parks

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Greater Victoria Public Library CEO Maureen Sawa chats about all we can access through the library

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Chamber Chats discusses COVID's effects on persons with disabilities

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Chamber Chats with Victoria Hospitals Foundation Executive Director Avery Brohman

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Film Commissioner Kathleen Gilbert chats about the state of the film and movie industry in and around Greater Victoria

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Challenges impacting housing, commercial space, and our economy

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Discussing planned developments in Royal Bay/Royal Beach in Colwood and Uptown Douglas in Saanich with the Mayors of those municipalities

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Chamber Chats with WestShore and Sooke Chambers of Commerce

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Island unique issues discussed with Comox Valley and Greater Nanaimo Chamber CEOs

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Your money discussed with experts from Island Savings and MNP

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Synergy Foundation’s Executive Director Jill Doucette chats about mitigating the effects of climate change

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Executives with the Victoria Real Estate Board talk about the trend we are seeing and what’s to come.

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Proposed Camosun College and Malahat Film Production Studios

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Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursey chats about our journey together during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Jonny Morris and Aaryn Seckor of the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division

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Geoff Dickson President and CEO of the Victoria International Airport

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Jean McRae CEO Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria

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Will rail service ever get back on track across Vancouver Island ?

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City of Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps

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BC Ferries President and CEO Mark Collins

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Langford Mayor Stew Young

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Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch

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Financial Stability

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Dr Kevin Hall/ President and Vice Chancellor- University of Victoria

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Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins

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Talking Tech with TELUS

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Raising Mental Health Awareness

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US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman

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Victoria Native Friendship Centre Executive Director Ron Rice

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Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes

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How much do you know about cryptocurrency?

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Colwood Mayor Rob Martin

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Hearing from the hotel, hospitality, and construction/development sectors.

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View Royal Mayor David Screech

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Return to classroom learning in at UVic and other post secondary institutions

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Seaspan Victoria Shipyards: Pt.2

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Seaspan Victoria Shipyards: A Quiet Giant of Industry and Business Pt.1

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People refusing to wear masks

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Are there brand names and outlets you trust more than others?

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Securing Data

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Co-ops in the Workforce

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CFB Esquimalt

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Giving your Business a Scorecard Rating

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Transitioning the Homeless: How it's going

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Pivot Pilots in Specialty and Niche Operations

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"Pivot Pilots" with the Urban Development Institute, Knappett Projects, and Kinetic Construction

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"Pivot Pilots" with Herman's Jazz Club, Social Media Camp, and Themis Security

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"Pivot Pilots" with the BCRFA, House of Boateng, and II Terrazzo

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"Pivot Pilots" with CHEK Media Group's Rob Germain

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"Pivot Pilots" with Outlooks for Men, Big Wheel Burger, and Moe's Home Collection

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"Pivot Pilots" with Starfish Medical, Camosun Innovations, and Vancouver Island Brewery

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"Pivot Pilots" with Departures Travel, Spinnakers, and Sailor Jack Consignment

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Canada's 2021 Census with the Statistics Canada Director General

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Making the Most of Your Home Office

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Philanthropy and Non-Profits During a Pandemic

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Inside Long Term Care Facilities

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Knowing the Facts Vital to Safe Communities

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Innovative Retailers Pivot During Pandemic

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​Relief and Reconciliation with Hon. Murray Rankin