Douglas Vancouver Island Magazine
Guardians of the Seaweed
How seaweed farming blends Indigenous stewardship with business growth in Canada’s blue economy.
Turning To Trades
Victoria’s trades schools are training the next generation of skilled workers for AI-proof careers.
Mondays — Blues or Boost?
Is your team making the most of Mondays? Explore hybrid work trends shaping Canadian offices.
Coded Calls
B.C.’s new 257 area code keeps businesses connected as phone numbers run short.
Beyond The Trophy: How Forge Measures Real Success
FORGE: From award-winning recognition to measurable business growth, helping Victoria companies thrive with strategy, tech, and seamless systems.
AI Reporting for Duty
AI won’t replace leaders — but leaders who use AI will replace those who don’t.
App-Lying Some Political Input
Meet the Vancouver Island app helping Canadians track bills, rate MPs, and connect with government.
Securing Flexible Office Talk
Telus and Movius bring secure multi-device communication to Victoria businesses with Unified MultiLine.
Sounding Off on New Training
Victoria’s live music scene — and those who aspire to work in it — is getting a boost with the launch of a new...
‘Vox’ On the Box
“Ready for my close-up?” The people behind Victoria-based VoxCell BioInnovation surely were when they scored...
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