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The joy of giving

Marguerite du Plessis — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 10:52:00 +0000

Science is now providing the evidence for what we have long held to be true: that it is better to give than to receive.

A young Iranian helps Syrian refugees adjust to Canada

Olivia Fermi — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:28:00 +0000

A young Iranian, himself, new to Canada reaches out to help Syrian refugees settle here. But with the war in Syria, tensions between Iranians and Syrians are rising. How will he succeed?

Victoria Pride Parade 2016

Tracy Bains — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 03:25:00 +0000

The Victoria Pride Parade was held on July 10, 2016, moving from Government Street to MacDonald Park. Over 100 groups and floats--including local businesses and non-profits--helped celebrate the day.

After the Paris attacks, connecting with each other and ourselves

Olivia Fermi — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Speaking with those in Paris during the attacks and a friend from the Middle East — give human context to a terrible event.

Getting over past fears and sparking transformation

Olivia Fermi — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 23:25:00 +0000

We were all surprised when she cowered behind me trembling, frozen in fear at the sight of the two girls. I gently encouraged her, while the girls stood quietly by…

North Korean defector recalls her journey to freedom in new memoir

Sindhu Dharmarajah — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

“I wanted to talk about the kind of humanity and love that was still possible between people in inhumane conditions,” says author Lucia Jang.

Community Comes Together After Violent Act Leaves Family Homeless

Kevin Grandia — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:32:00 +0000

Imagine waking up at 1am to your house on fire and the sound of your mother being beaten. That is exactly what happened to two children less than a week ago in Langley, when their father broke...

Judges announce the winner of the Whistler Chef's Challenge

Kelly Marion — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 03:50:00 +0000

After an intense bout of preliminary heats on Tuesday, and a sweat inducing semi finals and finals, the winner of the Whistler Chef's Challenge has been chosen.

Fancy hats and fashion with "Ladies Who Lunch"

Kelly Marion — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:03:00 +0000

October's Ladies Who Lunch event boasted an inspiring line-up of speakers, a glamorous audience and an audacious fashion show by Jason Matlo.

Sexy Halloween costumes are okay, now let's stop mocking them!

Sarah Burke — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:58:00 +0000

Halloween should be a time of year that you can dress however the hell you want, without any judgement