Shop Local

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

 

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

 

Summertime night markets that have drawn thousands to Nanaimo’s downtown in past years are returning in 2022. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo’s downtown night market will be back in business this summer

Planning underway for Commercial Street Night Market starting in late June

 

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)
Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce board president Laurie Gehrke, left, and Chamber ED Laurie Filgiano accept a grant of $9,230 from Coastal Community Credit Union’s Marc Salewski and Cindi Levine on Dec. 1. (Nora O’Malley photo)
Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce board president Laurie Gehrke, left, and Chamber ED Laurie Filgiano accept a grant of $9,230 from Coastal Community Credit Union’s Marc Salewski and Cindi Levine on Dec. 1. (Nora O’Malley photo)
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)
The back seat of a car with four bags of Christmas gifts and decor. (123rf.com)

EDITORIAL: Support local business this holiday season

That small business you love may not be around come spring if it’s not supported now

  • Nov 25, 2020
The back seat of a car with four bags of Christmas gifts and decor. (123rf.com)
Sandi Szabo feels the support in Victoria is not comparable to other cities. (Provided by Sandi Szabo)

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’

Sandi Szabo feels the support in Victoria is not comparable to other cities. (Provided by Sandi Szabo)
Local businesses support the community, and an upcoming event gives the community a chance to show its support for local businesses. The Big Spend happens Saturday, July 25, when shoppers can help boost Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by spending their dollars close to home. (News Bulletin file photo)

Vancouver Islanders can boost economic recovery by shopping local during one-day ‘Big Spend’

Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce asking for community buy-in as part of nationwide challenge

Local businesses support the community, and an upcoming event gives the community a chance to show its support for local businesses. The Big Spend happens Saturday, July 25, when shoppers can help boost Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by spending their dollars close to home. (News Bulletin file photo)
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)