For Lisa Huus Bursary recipient Marco Dixon, artistic expression is a way of life. Brought up by a fashion designer and a musician, Marco’s parents taught him to use his…
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For fifth-generation Salt Spring Island resident, Becky and her husband Dane, fishing is a way of life. And after their middle son, Emmett, recently celebrated his fifth birthday, donating wild-caught…
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On April 15, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Dr. Steve Mathias for episode 1 of From the Heart: Small talk about big subjects; a conversation about the mental health…
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In speaking with PhD candidate Manda Roddick, her resilience and passion for making an impact become immediately clear. In addition to pursuing her doctoral degree at the University of Victoria,…
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The Victoria Admirals minor hockey team from British Columbia is the 2020/2021 grand prize-winning team, in the fifth season of the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, a program that empowers minor hockey…
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Meet Marco: How this BC student channeled his complex health challenges into his career purpose
For Lisa Huus Bursary recipient Marco Dixon, artistic expression is a way of life. Brought up by a fashion designer and a musician, Marco’s parents taught him to use his…
Meet Lucas: How Bear Essentials is a lifeline for families of Island kids with complex needs
Island kid Lucas is a happy little guy. Like many other five-year-olds, he loves learning at school, playing with his brother, and swimming. While in many ways Lucas is just…
Meet Island kid Emmett: Why this Salt Spring Island family gives back to Jeneece Place
For fifth-generation Salt Spring Island resident, Becky and her husband Dane, fishing is a way of life. And after their middle son, Emmett, recently celebrated his fifth birthday, donating wild-caught…
From the heart – Episode 1: Mental Health – how Foundry can help our young people
Ask the expert: How Foundry can help our young people
On April 15, CEO Veronica Carroll was joined by Dr. Steve Mathias for episode 1 of From the Heart: Small talk about big subjects; a conversation about the mental health…
Hard hat Tours of Q̓ʷalayu House
A conversation with Manda Roddick: Using complex health challenges as a catalyst for social change
In speaking with PhD candidate Manda Roddick, her resilience and passion for making an impact become immediately clear. In addition to pursuing her doctoral degree at the University of Victoria,…
British Columbia minor hockey team wins $100,000 for charity in the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup
The Victoria Admirals minor hockey team from British Columbia is the 2020/2021 grand prize-winning team, in the fifth season of the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, a program that empowers minor hockey…
Hard hat Tours of Q̓ʷalayu House