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A Port Moody resident is using her passion for photography to help her favourite charity raise money. Three of Tracy Riddell's pictures are featured in a new calendar that's being sold to collect cash for the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC (WRA); the group treats close to 4,000 animals a year. A wildlife and landscape photographer, Riddell's images used in WRA newsletters and publicity materials. "Tracy has a really unique eye and she has a gift for capturing moments that makes us look at wildlife in a different way," said WRA's Yolanda Brooks in a news release. The WRA 2013 calendar costs $15 and is available by calling 604-526-2747 or emailing [email protected].
TOY IN CHARGE
Coquitlam's Gavin Toy is the new president and CEO of Westminster Savings, which has branches in the Tri-Cities. Toy replaces Barry Forbes, who is retiring after 41 years with the New Westminster-based credit union. Toy had been serving as the organization's senior vice-president and chief financial officer. He took over the top job on Monday. "Gavin Toy has played an integral part in developing our strategic direction and we have every confidence in his ability to continue to drive change through his strong leadership skills in what is an increasing competitive market," said Bill Brown, chair of the board of directors in a press release. "We conducted an extensive search and are very pleased we can draw upon one of our own to lead Westminster Savings." Before joining the company in March 2011, Toy was with BCAA for 16 years, with his most recent position being senior vice-president and COO.
A CUT ABOVE
A Gleneagle secondary teacher has been named Educator of the Year by the Beauty Council of B.C. Janna McCullough instructs hairdressing as part of the Coquitlam school's Ace-It program.
GOLD STAR
A Port Coquitlam-based construction contractors took home a gold prize at the VRCA Awards of Excellence night last month. PML Professional Mechanical Ltd. won the top award for the Mechanical Contractor over $3 million category at the 2012 Vancouver Regional Construction Association gala. The accolade recognized the firm's work on its Fort St. John hospital project.
ON A ROLL
Members of Dogwood Pavilion - a seniors centre in Coquitlam - and its advisory board recently rolled $973 in pennies for the Share food bank. The campaign to raise the coppers came after the Canadian Mint announced the one-cent coins will soon be obsolete. "The members of Dogwood and the advisory board recognized that many people face needs in their day-to-day struggles and Share's dedicated staff and volunteers are working had to assist individuals in the Tri-Cities and they were happy to support this worthy cause," said spokesperson Dot Harinen in a release.
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