May 16, 2022 | Positive Stories
Dr. Barney Williams is a therapist and elder of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. On May 14, he was awarded the 2022 Courage To Come Back Award in the addictions category. He developed an alcohol problem in his twenties after enduring many years of abuse at residential...
May 16, 2022 | Positive Stories
Jeff Duyndam is a principal at Tillicum Elementary School and is also on this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour De Rock team. He will be biking from Port Alice to Victoria over the course of 14 days to raise awareness and donations for childhood cancer research and...
May 5, 2022 | Positive Stories
Denis Bezeau is a resident of Nanaimo and owner of Deni’s Dynamite Deals. Since 2018, Bezeau has given away items and donated over $140,000 to schools and charities. He also tries to give away $200 daily to families in need. The surrounding community greatly...
Apr 21, 2022 | Arts & Culture, Positive Stories
Victoria driftwood artist, Breanna Beckett, is launching an exhibit of her unique sculptures made from wood and recyclable materials at the Gage Gallery downtown Victoria along with her Champion for Animals fundraiser. 25% of the proceeds from the exhibit will be...
Apr 21, 2022 | Positive Stories
Port Hardy resident, Thomas Wamiss, is embarking on a walk from Port Hardy to Victoria starting on June 18 to raise funds for cancer and talk about his sobriety journey. He will be documenting his walk through social media and local community interviews. If you are...
Apr 21, 2022 | Positive Stories
Members of the Hardy Bay Senior Citizens’ Society crafted 200 cards thanking Canadian Forces members for their service. These cards will be mailed to troops in Latvia and was made possible by the Neighbourhoods Small Grants Program. This is not the first time...
