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Pinnacle Family Wealth Advisory Group welcomes David Duquette to their team of investment professionals at Suite 224 at 444 Lerwick Road in Courtenay. David brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry to the position including roles as a vice president, portfolio manager and investment advisor. Nor t h I sl a n d Col lege English instructor Jordan Scott is the recipient of the 2018 Latner Writers’ Trust Poetry Prize, in recognition of his contributions to Canadian poetry. Scott has published four poetry books including Slit, blert, Decomp a nd Night & Ox. T he Comox Valley Association of Bed & Breakfasts and Vacation Rentals has elected a new board of directors at the organization’s recent annual general meeting. Re-elected officers include: Carolyn Touhey (Two Eagles Lodge) as president; Lu Ismay (Red Roof Inn Cottage) as vice-president; Rebecca Kayfetz (Ellerslie B&B) as secretary; and Jenny Steel (Curtis Corner) as treasurer. Allan Edie, owner of A.B. Edie Equities Inc, donated more than $273,000 in equipment to benefit trade students at North Island College. The equipment is top of the line and includes dozens of pieces of welding and pipe-fitting equipment, including a custom designed welding truck and trailer which will support several programs.
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John Alan Jack, an elected councillor of the Huu-ayaht First Nations and chair of the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, has joined the board of the First Nations LNG Alliance of BC. He succeeds Robert J. Dennis Sr., the elected chief councillor for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. John will lead planning for the Huu-ayaht on the Kwispaa LNG project in partnership with Vancouver-based Steelhead LNG. The project proposes an LNG processing and export terminal at Sarita Bay on Huu-ay-aht territory in the Bamfield area. Kris Patterson, a Port A lbern i resident a nd long-standing volunteer in over a dozen organizations, is one of 19 people from across the province to receive a Medal of Good Citizenship from the provincial government. The medal recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities without expectation of reward of remuneration. Patterson works at Pacific Chevrolet. The Alberni Valley Hospice Society (AVHS) is moving to 2579 10th Avenue. The 3,300-square-foot building will undergo an extensive renovation before the organization moves thei r operations to the space. They are planning on selecting a contractor this month to renovate the space which adds nearly 1,000-square-feet of space relative to their current location. The AVHS provides support, education and advocacy to individuals and their families facing life-limiting illnesses, death and bereavement. The City of Port Alberni has announced the hiring of Mike Owens as the Port Alberni Fire Department’s new fire chief. Owens replaces former fire chief Kel ly Gi lday, who wa s hired as manager of protective services for the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District in June. Speaking of firefighters, Walt Fenske
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Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society is celebrated their 35th anniversary at 3100 Kingsway Avenue.
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from Algoma University in Ontario where he served as an associate professor of international relations, chair of the Department of Law and Politics and chair of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He has a PhD in international relations form the University of St. Andrews, an M.Sc. in politics by research from the University of Edinburgh, a Master of Arts in political science and a BA with honours in political science from Wilfred Laurier University. North Island College recognized Sonia Warren, the college’s payroll and benefits reporting officer, on working for the college for 30 years. Instructor Frank Lu received recognition for 25 years of teaching computer programming.
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was recognized at a recent Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District meeting for 50 years of service with the Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
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TOFINOUCLUELET Warren Barr and Lily Verney-Downey have received p e r m i t a p p ro v a l f ro m Ucluelet council to renovate and add to a one-storey accessory building at 1714 Peninsula Road. The permit received unanimous approval to create a two-storey, four-unit motel on the site. Longtime Tofino volunteer Ruby Bernard has been recognized for 57 years of contributing to the Tofino community by municipal council. Ruby was presented with a volunteer award in recognition of her tireless contributions to charitable causes and organizations like Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Tofino Hospital Foundation and Tofino Salmon Enhancement Society. Aaron Rodgers has been named Tofino’s 2018 firefighter of the year, an award that is voted on by all 30 members of the Tofino Volunteer Fire Department. The award was launched in 1983 and recognizes a member who shows exemplary dedication and camaraderie within the department. L ong B e ach h a s b een ranked as one of the best beaches in the world according to FlightNetwork. The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve beach came in at number 31 on FlightNetwo rk’s ra n k i n g of t h e world’s top 50 beaches.
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