Norris to chair Prosperity Project The South Island Prosperity Project, which replaced the Greater Victoria Development Agency in 2016, has announced a new board of directors. The project, which includes of 10 of the region’s municipalities, two First Nations, three post-secondary institutions, and private companies and non-profit organizations, has named Craig Norris as its board chair. Frank Bourree is the vice- chair and Sean Midwood is the secretary/treasurer. The directors are Ray Brougham, Deirdre Campbell, Jacques van Campen, Christina Clarke, Jill Doucette and Pedro Marquez.
Campbell River hosts forestry expo Those interested in careers in the forest industry should check out the Campbell River Forestry Employment Expo Sept. 29. The North Island Employment Foundations Society and the City of Campbell River Forestry Task Force have joined forces for the event that will highlight forestry careers and the benefits of the industry. The expo will be held from 1-5 p.m.
VANCOUVER A Victoria company is among the 24 businesses selected to receive a provincial supply chain resiliency grant. Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd, in partnership with Canadian Electric Vehicles Ltd. and the University of Victoria, will receive $200,000 for a project designing, testing and certifying battery packs for the manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicles, according to a news release from the B.C. government. This multi-sector initiative will help increase manufacturing diversity in B.C., boost the emerging market of battery technology, drive the local economy, and support green technologies in many areas, including electric vehicles, marine transportation, ocean research and off-grid storage,” said Rainhouse president Ray Brougham in the release.