Gregory Ould, Co-founder and Chief Warmth Officer of Blanket BC Society, leads a compassionate initiative dedicated to helping vulnerable individuals across British Columbia. Founded in 2005, Blanket BC is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that collects and […]
Shelby Gordon, the Family Resource Program Manager for Options Community Services, is making a lasting impact in the Guildford area of Surrey through the Guildford Family Resource Program. This free drop-in service supports families with […]
Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities (PRDA), led by Executive Director Michelle Ingall, has been transforming lives through equestrian therapy since 1973. Located in Langley, PRDA offers therapeutic horseback riding and ground-based horsemanship programs for individuals […]
In this interview, Miki Talebi, Founder and CEO of oomé, shares the heartfelt story behind her premium smoked tofu company. Inspired by her late father’s love for smoked food and a desire to honour her […]
AmEnough Society, a Vancouver-based registered charity founded by mental health advocate and nurse Anna Akinmolayan, is making strides in providing culturally appropriate mental health support and empowerment programs for migrants and refugees. Born from grassroots […]
Nancy and Anthony Wingham, co-founders of Nuez Acres, have transformed their passion for sustainability and cultural heritage into an innovative Indigenous, women-led brand. Based in Langley, BC, Nuez Acres produces eco-friendly, waterless beauty products made […]
The Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association (RTRA), led by Executive Director Alyssa Bigiolli, has been transforming the lives of children and youth with disabilities in Richmond for over 30 years. Through therapeutic riding lessons, the organization […]
Vivreau is North America’s leading sustainable water solution that offers self-serve and high-volume water dispensers, customizable and reusable water bottles, purification systems, and on-site bottling systems. We spoke with Tom Spillane, Vice President of Technical […]
In the late 1880s an orphaned Black Bear cub kickstarted the idea of the Stanley Park Zoo, an attraction that lasted more than a century. Henry Avison, Stanley Park’s first Superintendent, captured the cub, chained […]
Christopher Doyle, Managing Director of Nextdoor Canada, shares how the neighborhood-focused social platform is transforming Canadian communities. Nextdoor connects people to local resources, fostering connections among neighbours, businesses, and public agencies. To celebrate its fifth […]
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