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Inclusion & Belonging

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Dan & James @ Mclean's Mill

Dan and James work at McLean’s Mill maintaining the trails and doing grounds maintenance.

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Travis @ Port Alberni Port Authority

Travis is working his second season at Port Alberni Port Authority.

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Sebastien @ Quality Foods

Sebastien has recently acquired a position at Quality Foods and is pictured with Store Manager, Steve Sexton.

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Simone @ Handy Andys

Simone has worked at DBA Silencing (Handy Andy’s) since 2018.

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Simone @ Port Boat House

Simone has been employed at Port Boat since 2014.

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Sumeet @ Dollarama

Sumeet is a cashier at Dollarama.

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Michael @ Canadian Tire Garden Centre

Michael has been a seasonal employee in the Garden Centre at Canadian Tire for 5 seasons now.

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Ken @ Starboard Grill

Ken has been employed at the Starboard Grill since 2015.  Pictured next to Ken is Chef Brad DeClercq.

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Kim @ Quality Foods

Kim has worked at Quality Foods in the Deli Department since 2019. Pictured with Kim is her manager, Jill.

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Karen @ No Frills

Karen loves her job at Tyler’s No Frills.

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Karen @ Walmart

Karen has been employed at Wal Mart providing customer service since 2006.

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James @ Port Alberni Visitor Centre

James is responsible for outdoor maintenance at the Visitors Centre.

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Brad @ Landmark Theatre

Brad has worked at the Landmark Theatre since 2005, maintaining a clean venue.

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Taylor @ King Edward's Liquor Store

Taylor has worked at the King Edwards Liquor Store since 2015.

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Dan @ Port Alberni Visitor's Centre

Dan works at the Visitors Centre doing outdoor maintenance.

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Dan @Landmark Theatre

Dan works at the Landmark Theatre in the concession area, selling tickets, and maintaining a clean venue.

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Connections Garden Project

Connections garden project is in full bloom and ready to enjoy.

Connections garden project ready to enjoy

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Success Story Jarrett@ Port Alberni Port Authority

Jarrett has been a seasonal employee with the Port Alberni Port Authority since 2014.  Jarret maintains a clean and safe site for the fishermen and public.

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Success Story Joe@ Boston Pizza

Joe was hired at Boston Pizza in 2021 and works in the kitchen doing food prep. 
Appearing in the photo with Joe is Head Chef John Nemeth.

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Joe

Joe has been employed at Boston Pizza since August 2021 as a prep cook and loves his job!  Benjamin and the kitchen team have welcomed Joe to the team and continue to support him to build on his talents.

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Jarrett

Jarrett has been employed at the Port Alberni Port Authority as a seasonal employee since 2014.  Jarrett loves his job and looks forward to returning each year!

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Sam and her Emotional-Support Cat, Black Puss

"Black Puss is essentially a support animal for my mental health.  Without her I would feel isolated.  It has strongly affected my well-being knowing that Black Puss is safe, healthy, and taken care of. 

Thank you for helping me give Black Puss a pain free life and worry free for me."

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