When partners have a passion for starting their own business, but their unsure of what it should be, sometimes they just got to hit the open road for the idea to intuitively enter their minds. Well, at least that’s the story for Lyndsey Bell and Jay Valeri owners of Bigfoot Donuts in 
downtown Courtney on Vancouver Island.
That’s right, Bigfoot ...
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Betty Knighton is a recent recipient of an NEDC scholarship. Betty was selected for the scholarship having just submitted for graduation for her business management certificate.
Her current major is child and youth care, and she’s entering her fourth year in September at Vancouver Island University.
How does it feel to win a scholarship?
“My reaction to winning it was just that this gift came falling from the sky and right into my lap and it was a moment of wow. Because of ...
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Justyn Vissia is a recent recipient of a scholarship from the NEDC. The go-getter won the scholarship from, “doing my best, achieving good grades in my program and putting forth my best best effort.” Said Justyn.
How does it feel to win a scholarship? 
“I am very honored to have been selected to win the scholarship; it really helps ...
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