Old-school customer service

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His customers in a camera department check with the managers to make sure if he’s working that day before they come in to buy something.

Housing co-op success

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The evolution of this wonderful housing co-op in North Vancouver, since its beginning in 1985. It now has 67 families in it. It feels like a sane, vibrant solution in an otherwise very challenging housing market of the lower mainland.

Rotary Interview: Steve Sharlow

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A team building process set up by CSInterviews.ca for Oak Bay Rotary. Steve is now a risk management consultant.He previously worked in probation, as well with Youth Gangs and Sex Offender supervision. Themes: Finding the courage to change Finding purpose

Key to a happy life

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How a fellow made the most out of changes that were presented to him in his life.

Successful transition in career path: Tony Puerzer

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Some replicable steps a IT professional for 30 years took to realize success as a commercial photographer. He made a career change to something he’s always been passionate about ever since he was a child. He drew upon his marketing

Counterintuitive Job Search

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On a crowded BC Ferry I saw a young woman in a uniform standing up.. waiting for her phone to charge… Within a few minutes she shared her job search success, which I definitely describe as ‘counterintuitive’ and bold. She

A more flexible way of contributing at church

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Freedom from long term weekly commitments leads to deeper dedication and exploration in creating readings for her church service.

Green Business Certification

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It’s an idea that’s been long in coming. Helping small and medium sized businesses show that they are taking steps in being a sustainable business. Their checklist helps businesses see the steps that they need to take in their own

Neighbourhood building

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The penny drops — neighbourhood improves!| One of the students renting a house in our neighbourhood who I met last week while updating Block Watch info, sent this very thoughtful email to me and wanted it passed on to their

A son’s leaving home for the first time

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A son’s journey after an uncle got him a job with an aviation company that included homelessness but ended with being a sought-after employee. His mother’s counsel was, “Stay with it, you don’t know where it’s going to take you.”