‘It’s magic’: B.C. woman cycles with basketful of flowers to find and share beauty
Before she began cycling with a basket full of flowers, Angela Gabaldon was trying to ride her first bike without training wheels.
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B.C. doctor becomes bagpiping busker
Ken Wilson was just a wee lad, growing up in a Scottish village, when he fell under the spell of the bagpipes.
B.C. man builds community by sweeping sidewalk for a decade
Although he doesn’t remember the first day he started sweeping the sidewalk, Theron Phillips does know he’s done it almost every day since.
8-year-old publishes books after dictating stories to dad
Milo Morris was in the midst of doing something, perhaps it was wrestling with his stuffed animals, when he overheard his mom complaining about the book she was reading.
B.C. teen inspired by late mom to write empowering song
If you ask Olivia Hahn what she’s listening to, she just might tell you about “a small-town girl.”
B.C. couple credits longevity to love, laughter and crows
Although Baerbel and Jim Allan are sitting down on a bench, Jim is being inspired by the crows that surround them, like a stand-up comedian.
After being struck by lightning, B.C. man inspired to walk across Canada spreading love
Before his life changed for the better, James Taylor was out fishing when the weather took a turn for the worse.
B.C. man overcomes prejudice to realize 3 childhood dreams
Deejay Jackson credits his mom with inspiring him to chase his dreams and teaching him never to give up.
Abandoned one-eyed dog adopted, nicknamed ‘Pirate Andy’
EAST SOOKE, B.C. — Joshua Rose had just started scrolling through social media when he suddenly stopped after seeing a post about a dog who’d been abandoned.
B.C. man strives to spread joy by making large Canadian flag out of flowers
About 18 years ago, Sahasi Erven says, his ordinary day suddenly turned extraordinary.
B.C. woman’s beloved driftwood unexpectedly transformed into meaningful mermaid sculpture
While Adelle Hatch can walk to the water now, she recalls being driven there as a child, thanks to her mom Doreen being the only woman on the street with a licence.
B.C. man spends 2 decades realizing childhood dream of constructing ‘Hobbit House’
When Jacob Hegeman began walking up the hillside on this rural property, his feet were small, but his dreams were big.
B.C. girl volunteers hundreds of hours to clean beaches and foster kittens
Maya thinks, if we can support each other in making our community better, what might seem like a boring chore at the start just might feel like winning a championship by the end.
B.C. bunny named Toffee Cleopatra goes for walks in backpack
Before she started walking with a bunny in her backpack, Armida Ortega was hoping to find the perfect pup.
Sawatsky Sign-Off: Book homes
A father and son’s passion project is transforming neighbourhoods on Vancouver Island.