Mar 28, 2022 | Positive Stories
Langford resident, Kurt Hollstein, is 95 years old and volunteers hundreds of hours each year. Last year, he clocked 750 hours of volunteer time at the food bank. His lived experiences growing up during the Great Depression is what inspires him to help others....
Mar 28, 2022 | Positive Stories
White Rock resident, Brita Doubroff, has created a helpful tool to ease anxieties in special needs children and seniors with dementia. This tool is called a fidget blanket and is a lightweight blanket with 16 different textures and activities. She has already given...
Mar 28, 2022 | Positive Stories
Crystal View Elementary student, Xyrena Medrano, submitted artwork inspired by her father’s role in the Canadian military. Her artwork placed third in B.C. Legion’s primary aged Remembrance Contest, this is the furthest that a Langford entry has ever gone...
Mar 28, 2022 | Positive Stories
Berte Fraser and Tini Hayden are residents living in the Berwick Royal Oak Retirement Community. Over a cup of coffee, the two decided to sell ribbons and knitted Ukrainian flags to fellow residents. The ribbons can be pinned onto the resident’s name tags, while...
Mar 28, 2022 | Positive Stories
Students of Ecole John Stubbs Memorial School have raised over $4,400 dollars for Ukraine by selling candy adorned with handmade blue and yellow flowers. Their donation will be matched by the Canadian Red Cross, which will double the initial amount. Original...
Mar 28, 2022 | Positive Stories
Colwood dentist, Rachel Staples, was among one of the first to reopen her clinic for emergency dental care during the pandemic. Her efforts will be recognized at a virtual ceremony this coming Thursday, where she will be awarded the Medal of Good Citizenship. Original...
