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The new Royal Bay Quality Foods opens May 25! Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. submitted

Colwood’s Royal Bay grocery store opening May 25!

Local meat and produce, plus a licensed café, fresh meals and so much more

  • May 15, 2023

 

Swap and shop is now open every Sunday from 8 a.m until noon in the upper parking lot of West Shore Parks and Recreation. (Westshore Swap Shop/Facebook)

Swap and shop is back in action on the West Shore

Weekly market runs Sundays through Sept. 3

 

Dianna Rivard with other founders and leaders at Quality Foods. submitted

The local grocer is more than just a store — it’s a meeting place, and even a wedding venue!

Grocery stores are a social hub in many communities, and play an…

  • Mar 20, 2023

 

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Used.ca celebrates 20 years of being a local legend

Whether you’re buying or selling, this local marketplace is built on community

  • Feb 27, 2023
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USED

Used.ca celebrates 20 years of being a local legend

Whether you’re buying or selling, this local marketplace is built on community

  • Feb 27, 2023
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Photo courtesy of Millstream Village.

Discover new faces and places at this one-stop Langford shopping centre!

Millstream Village welcomes new shops + wellness centres to their growing family.

  • Dec 12, 2022
Photo courtesy of Millstream Village.
The shop uses funds from resales and donations to fund community programs that support women and others. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

‘It was a labour of love’: Women in Need Resale non-profit opens new shop in Saanich

The new store will help the non-profit provide community services to women and LGBTQIA2S+ people

The shop uses funds from resales and donations to fund community programs that support women and others. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Westshore Town Centre hosts a family-friendly rockin’ kick-off to the holidays Nov. 26.

Song, Santa + Holiday Spirit: Kick off the season Saturday at Westshore Town Centre

Join the rockin’ holiday party Nov. 26 in support of CFAX Santas Anonymous

  • Nov 21, 2022
Westshore Town Centre hosts a family-friendly rockin’ kick-off to the holidays Nov. 26.
Victoria-based fabric artist Deb Bell is dedicated to creating pieces with love and encouraging people to shop local during the holidays. (Megan Atkins-Baker/News Staff)

Indigenous fabric artist encourages Victoria residents to shop local during the holidays

Deb Bell sews masks, healing scarves, change purses and more using locally purchased materials

Victoria-based fabric artist Deb Bell is dedicated to creating pieces with love and encouraging people to shop local during the holidays. (Megan Atkins-Baker/News Staff)
Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes (left) and Katie Underwood enjoy a sunny September day at Peas n’ Carrots, a Saanich farm. (Megan Atkins-Baker/News Staff)

Saanich farmer encourages area residents to get closer to their food

Peas n’ Carrots on Prospect Lake Road offers farm fresh vegetables and eggs

Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes (left) and Katie Underwood enjoy a sunny September day at Peas n’ Carrots, a Saanich farm. (Megan Atkins-Baker/News Staff)
Linda Biggs and Jayesh Vekariya founded Victoria-based Joni period care in March 2020 with the mission of empowering menstruators. (Courtesy of Linda Biggs)

New Victoria period care company looks to empower menstruators

Joni donates one period care product for every one purchased

Linda Biggs and Jayesh Vekariya founded Victoria-based Joni period care in March 2020 with the mission of empowering menstruators. (Courtesy of Linda Biggs)
Morgan Hass quit her job as a resturant manager to become a full time thrifter after her Instagram page (@whatslostandfound) took off. (Photos by Kendra Crighton/News Staff)

Thrifting, vintage community booms in Victoria despite pandemic

‘Wow people want this and they will pay a premium not to have to go find it’

Morgan Hass quit her job as a resturant manager to become a full time thrifter after her Instagram page (@whatslostandfound) took off. (Photos by Kendra Crighton/News Staff)
A Gold River resident fills out her details, after shopping at the pharmacy, to qualify for the shop local gift certificate. (Submitted photo)

Gold River organizes a shop local initiative to creatively boost economy

Local purchases can earn shoppers $200 gift certificates to be spent on businesses within Gold River

A Gold River resident fills out her details, after shopping at the pharmacy, to qualify for the shop local gift certificate. (Submitted photo)
UsedVictoria.com’s Open for Business Directory encourages supporting the local economy while maintaining social distancing. (Unsplash)

COVID-19: New directory connects Victorians with open businesses

UsedVictoria.com connects consumers with local businesses

UsedVictoria.com’s Open for Business Directory encourages supporting the local economy while maintaining social distancing. (Unsplash)