TRAVEL AGENCIES MERGE
Steele's Travel World is being relocated from North Vancouver to the Yaletown offices of WD World Travel Ltd.
The move comes after it was announced that WD World Travel, one of B.C.'s largest, independent travel agencies, has integrated Steele's Travel World into its Vancouver head office.
Steele's was established in 1976 to serve the North Shore while WD World Travel was founded in 1992 by Rob Durant and current COO Greg Wittig. The agreement between the two travel agencies sees travel consultants Catherine Dagenais, Carla Nordin, Kristine Thomas, Sharon Smyth, Ruth Lochhead and Diane Meacher create a working relationship with WD World Travel.
OUTGOING LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Heather Scoular is leaving her post on April 19 as director of library services at North Vancouver District Public Library after close to five years in the position.
She will be moving to a new senior manager position with the Fraser Valley Regional Library.
Under Scoular's leadership the library has increased its training for computers and e-readers and has introduced many new digital resources. In addition, two NVDPL branches, Lynn Valley Main Library and Capilano Branch Library were certified LEED, and the library reduced its biological footprint by recycling more, diverting 85 per cent of its waste from the landfill.
The library board has begun the process of recruiting a new director of library services. In the interim, the board has appointed manager of digital, technical and collection services, Corinne McConchie, as the acting director of library services.
CHAMBER MOVE
The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has moved to a new address at 2466 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. The chamber's phone and fax numbers remain the same.
DESK-SIDE FI TNESS ENCOURAGED
A recent survey commissioned by ParticipACTION has revealed that now is the time to embrace physical activity in the workplace. While only 11 per cent of Canadians participate in desk-side exercise, 64 per cent said they see it as an acceptable workplace habit.
Research supports 10minute bouts of physical activity as an effective way to increase fitness and meet the recommended 150 minutes of heart-pumping activity per week, as stated in the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines.
ParticipACTION is encouraging Canadians to trade in their loafers and heels for running shoes, and their online and phone time for a quick physical activity break.
FARMING SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Canadian Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust is accepting applications for their 2014 program. Applications are due by April 30 and forms can be downloaded from the Nuffield Canada website at nuffield.ca.
Three scholarships of $15,000 each are available for 2014. The scholarships are awarded to enthusiastic individuals with a passion for agriculture.
- Compiled by Christine Lyon
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