We respectfully acknowledge that we conduct our Business on the Unceded Territory of the Hupacasath and Tseshaht First Nations.

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We are unapologetic for our support of business and the vital role it plays in building and supporting our incredible community.
Could we ever have imagined in our wildest dreams as recently as January that we'd be telling people to Stay Home. Please Don't Visit. Yet that's what we're now faced with doing to battle this Virus. Every Business Counts. Tourism is key to the BC Economy and to the Economy throughout Vancouver Island. Personally I look forward to a new sign at Chim's Guest House. Let's continue to do the right thing now so that the sign you see today comes down sooner rather than later.
An Emergency Relief Funds Program, offered by Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC), has been organized to provide emergency relief to market-ready Indigenous tourism businesses. 

ITBC is offering financial grants up to $5,000 per Indigenous tourism business that will address immediate and short-term needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has shuttered the 2020 tourism season. These grants will help bridge businesses towards a longer-term recovery plan.

Deadline for applications close on Thursday, April 16th .   Click the link for eligibility requirements and application form.



Resilience Website Launched. Click below
The information contained in this resource guide developed in conjunction with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Federal Government is EXTENSIVE. This is where you can everything from the latest updates on the various programs available to Human Resource Needs, Understanding Payroll obligations, Knowing your legal rights and various pitfalls and much more.
Time Is Of The Essence: Job Numbers Show Urgent Need To Deliver Wage Subsidy
As expected, today’s job numbers were historically bad. More than a million Canadians have lost their livelihoods during the COVID-19 crisis.

Applications open for temporary rental supplement
Renters who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Province’s new temporary rental supplement.
“This crisis is putting pressure on people across B.C. We’re helping British Columbians get through this by halting evictions so renters will not lose their home. We’re helping them pay rent with the new temporary rental supplement – providing direct relief on the biggest month-to-month expense for most households,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Together with the other provincial and federal programs, the rental supplement will give people the financial support they need right now.”


Daily Hive Co-Launches free platform to bring small Canadian restaurants online

"We’re adjusting to a new “normal” and thinking of ways that we can help make the current situation better for others."

Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19

The temporary changes to the program for this year include:
  • an increase to the wage subsidy, so that private and public sector employers can also receive up to 100 per cent of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage for each employee
  • an extension to the end date for employment to February 28, 2021
  • allowing employers to adapt their projects and job activities to support essential services
  • allowing employers to hire staff on a part-time basis
Free Webinar - Tuesday, April 14 - 1pm COMMERCIAL LEASING / COVID - 19
It is definitely not “business as usual” for many commercial landlords and tenants given the challenges faced by ongoing costs, business closures, and the changing economic landscape. In this webinar, we will hear from Bill Holder, a business litigation partner and mediator at Clark Wilson LLP, on how to navigate current “hot button” COVID-19 issues impacting parties to a commercial lease.


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MP - Gord Johns pushing for Rent/Lease relief
Businesses across Canada need more assurances from the federal government that support is on its way. Countries like Denmark, Australia, and France have introduced commercial rent relief programs for small businesses to make sure that evictions are stopped.

Time on your hands?
Training programs available through Tourism HR Canada covering topics such as: Heritage Interpreter, Line Cooks, Restaurant Management and more. Click the emerit.ca logo for more information
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