The Campbell River Chamber of Commerce 2012 Business Awards of Distinction took place on Saturday, September 22nd to celebrate and recognize business excellence in the CR community. The event’s theme was “Success Beyond the Lemonade Stand” which recognized and honours the foundation and fundamentals of business success. 2012 nominees were honoured as outstanding businesses and [...]
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FALL IS HERE – TIME TO START PLANNING THAT TROPICAL GETAWAY! Perhaps you are heading to the US, Caribbean or overseas… if so, know that travel insurance is as important as your passport and sunscreen. When you travel out of the Province of British Columbia – across Canada, throughout the United States and especially abroad [...]
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The VIIxens are at it again! Lacing up their sneakers, donning pink and committed to raising money for breast cancer research again in 2012. The VIIxens team, led by employee Tanya Zeller, had grown from a few runners to a big team! The 2012 CIBC Run for the Cure takes place in Nanaimo, BC on [...]
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Effective July 1, 2012, changes to the British Columbia Insurance Act are in effect. These changes benefit customers in this province and will apply to all insurance policies effective July 1, 2012. A copy of the Act and related regulations for British Columbia is available at:http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/cep/fcsp/consultIAR.htm Effective July 1, 2012, new statutory conditions are in [...]
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Once again for 2012, VIIC Campbell River (Willow Point office) is a major financial supporter of the Campbell River Shoreline Arts Society’s “Transformations on the Shore” Chainsaw Carving Competition – took place in Frank James Park in Willow Point from June 27th to July 1st. This annual event brings novice, amateur, semi-professional, and professional carvers [...]
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The commitment of our VIIC people to contribute to the community keeps me and many others smiling constantly. Three hoorays for VIIC! Hooray #1: A very BIG THANK YOU to our VIIC Luminary Volunteers from Friday June 8th Relay for Life Luminary event in Nanaimo. Those volunteers are Kristine V, Melissa D from Parksville , [...]
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Students from Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary staged a dancewalk Friday afternoon, boogying their way down Fifth Street in Courtenay as shoppers and merchants looked on and, in some cases, joined in and busted a move or two. The normally quiet, serene music piped over a set of speakers in downtown Courtenay was cranked up and [...]
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VIIC SPONSORS THE LADYSMITH MARITIME FESTIVAL! It all happens this coming weekend and VIIC will be there! One of the most beloved nautical celebrations on Vancouver Island is coming back to Ladysmith at the Ladysmith Marina. Don’t forget about the Downtown and Coronation Mall TREASURE HUNT on MAY 26 WANT TO FIND TREASURE? Get your [...]
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There is a lot of information out there on recreational vehicles, and the important factors to consider when getting ready for a safe season on the road. Some of the best information is offered through the TransBC website. This year, make sure your RV is road safe… following these basic tips: The warm weather is [...]
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The VIIC staff in the Comox Valley will help support BC Childrens Hospital by participating in Jeans Day. On April 26th – won’t you join them? The Excellence in Child Health Fund supports the most urgent health needs of children in BC today. Through a continued investment in research, education and care we are making [...]
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