The Times Colonist, CHEK Media, philanthropist Michael Williams, architect Alan Lowe and the Yuen family of Fairway Market have played key roles in improving the region’s quality of life and economy, according to the chamber
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce will induct two media companies — one of them the Times Colonist — a pair of builders and a family of grocers into its hall of fame in a ceremony next week.
“The individuals, businesses and families inducted into the Hall of Fame have built our economy, paved the way for entrepreneurs and immigrants, broke barriers, and built communities,” the chamber said. CHEK Media, established in 1956 as the province’s first commercial TV station, has a rich history of adapting to changing times while remaining a vital part of the local community. The station faced closure in 2009 but its employees saved the station, transforming it into the only employee-owned TV station in North America.He was an influential heritage developer and philanthropist who was lauded for his work revitalizing Victoria’s historic buildings.
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