Reflections from a Think Local First Breakfast By Beverly Carter, Notary Public & President Think Local First Society in Victoria, BC Strong communities are built on strong relationships. As a Notary Public serving Greater Victoria, I have the privilege of working with individuals, families, and business owners during some of their most important life decisions—including […]

During Love Local Week in Greater Victoria (YYJ), I had the honour of hosting a Think Local First members’ table at the Victoria Chamber luncheon welcoming the new Victoria Police Department Chief, Fiona Wilson. As President of Think Local First, it was inspiring to hear Chief Wilson share her vision for the City of Victoria, […]

Love is rarely about grand gestures. More often, it shows up in the everyday choices we make. Like where we buy our coffee, who we call for professional services, which businesses and community groups we support, and how intentionally we invest in the places we call home. That’s the spirit behind Love Local, a campaign […]

  I’ll be honest. Before my trip to Sri Lanka, I wasn’t entirely sure how I would do spending two full weeks with eleven women. That’s a lot of personalities, a lot of time together, and very little personal space. As it turns out? It was wonderful. The women were kind, curious, funny, and generous […]

We are deeply honoured to share that Carter Notary has been voted the winner of the 2025 Times Colonist Readers’ Choice Award for Best Law Office in Victoria.  Our hearts are filled with gratitude for this recognition. It is particularly meaningful to us because it comes from our clients, community members, and neighbours. Their trust, […]

Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They’re built through everyday choices, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to supporting one another. At Carter Notary, supporting local businesses and organizations is more than a value; it’s a way of contributing to the long-term strength and resilience of our community. That belief is at the heart of […]

In today’s global economy, our lives are deeply interconnected with businesses across borders. However, recent trade tariffs and political events have underscored just how vital it is to support local businesses and invest in the Canadian economy. At Carter Notary, we are dedicated to advocating for informed decision-making when it comes to purchasing goods and […]