THURSDAY JANUARY 31, 2013
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Cancer society closes doors ‘We have made these changes to reduce administrative costs,’ says regional director AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
The local Canadian Cancer Society office is closing next month, but the regional director says they will offer all the same services. “This was a difficult decision that was based on unpredictable economic times and the need for our charity to live within its means,” said Kathy Ilott, Vancouver Island Regional Director with the Canadian Cancer Society. The volunteer run offices in Qualicum Beach and Ladysmith will close at the end of March, but the society’s cancer prevention initiatives and support programs will still be available through their Nanaimo office. “We’re not closing down activity in the community, just the office,” she said, assuring ongoing programs and support groups didn’t take place at the office and will continue at locations throughout the community. Things like the cancer information service, Daffodil Month campaign, Camp Goodtimes, the Vancouver Island Lodge, volunteer driver program and Tour de Rock Cops for Cancer will not be affected. See VOLUNTEERS, page A6 MEADOWOOD MONKEY
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