Positive Stories
Below are examples of how community members and people positively react to the pandemic situation, showing support, compassion and generosity. Enjoy!
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Paddlers support families facing pediatric cancer
Paddle for Health returns to Willows Beach on September 10. Paddles of all ages donate $50 each to pull the waters, where they hope to raise additional funds for the Island Kids Cancer Association. In 2021, this event raised over $30,000. Original article:...
Victoria resident runs for domestic violence survivors
Victoria resident, Chanterelle Arbic, is running the entire Juan de Fuca Trail to raise money for domestic violence survivors. The entire trail is 47 kilometres long and she hopes to raise $100 for every kilometre run. All donations will be going towards the Victoria...
Vancouver man the first non-American to be president of magicians’ society
A Vancouver man is the first person outside of the United States to be made president of the Society of American Magicians. Rod Chow, the magician who's often found performing at the Richmond Night Market or around Vancouver's Chinatown, follows in the footsteps of...
Richmond Athlete and Special Olympian Vincent Li Named Community Champion
Richmond athlete and Special Olympics floor hockey medalist Vincent Li was recognized for making his mark in the Special Olympics community. Li dedicates his time to helping young athletes to succeed by volunteering and encouraging them. In recognition of his impact,...
Victoria Mustard Seed celebrates 5 years
The Victoria Mustard Seed is marking a milestone in its "food rescue program," which collects unsold food from grocery stores and redistributes it to local non-profits. The program just marked its fifth year in operation, with the Mustard Seed donating up to 1,200...
200 Local Bikers Raise Money for Homeless Veterans
On Saturday, Aug. 6, the Vancouver Island Run for Homeless Vets event took place with hundreds of participants in attendance. The convoy of 192 bikes left the OK Tire in Duncan at 9 a.m. and travelled down the Malahat, cruising into Langford’s Legion Branch 91 to end...
Local Seniors from the Tapestry Create Quilt to Fundraise for Ukraine
Four seniors from the Tapestry at Victoria harbour spent six weeks designing a quilt with the goal of fundraising $10,000 for displaced Ukrainians says it has only reached just over half of its goal as their deadline nears. The quilt features an embroidered flower,...
Wayward Goat Enjoying B.C. Family’s Hospitality Until Owner is Located
Abbotsford's Cathy McCarthy heard a goat was found roaming around and promptly went to find him and bring him to stay with her until the goat's owners could be located. When she found him, he jumped in the car like a taxi fare heading to an Air BnB on holiday. The...
B.C. teen publishes children’s book on gender identity
Eighteen-year-old Sydney Sunderland who is a first-year student at Thompson Rivers University has written and illustrated a children’s book, titled I am Everything In Between. She took on the project for her capstone project in high school and it was inspired by the...