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Media Contact

    For further information on the Quality of Life CHALLENGE contact:

    Christina Peacock
    Communications Manager
    Tel: (250) 383-6166
    Email: info@communitycouncil.ca


Article on Quality of Life CHALLENGE in Goldstream Gazette
The Quality of Life CHALLENGE recognized Metchosin's Royal Bay Bakery for their flexible scheduling practices, as profiled in this article by the Goldstream Gazette. (Victoria) September 2, 2008

Quality of Life CHALLENGE in Times Colonist
The Quality of Life CHALLENGE recently recognized local business Hemp & Co for their exemplary HR practices, and the Times Colonist was there to cover the award presentation. (Victoria) August 28, 2008

What does it cost to live here?
Typical family needs 'living wage' of $14.88 an hour, 60 hours a week - Louise Dickson, Times Colonist (Victoria) May 15, 2006

Higher wages not the only way to make life easier for employees
Businesses can support their employees through benefit plans, child care or paying for the cost of a bus pass - Times Colonist (Victoria) May 15, 2006

First Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Week Newspaper Insert May 2006

Better Business Bureau Newspaper Insert February 2006

Quality of Life CHALLENGE Media Coverage (pdf)


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