Community News Roundup: Vancouver (Jan 13 - Jan 20, 2026)
Stay informed with this week's top community news from Vancouver:
Volunteers needed for new seniors programs
Volunteers are needed for area seniors at part of two new programs. (Campbell River Mirror File Photo) Senior Support North Vancouver Island (SSNVI) is excited to introduce new faces and new programs ...
Read Full Story →A Newcomer’s Story of Strength and Courage (WATCH)
Isaac, a caregiver student originally from Kenya, shares his journey of coming to Canada in search of a better future for his family. Arriving in Canada with only one small bag and little support, Isa...
Read Full Story →‘Strike Out Cancer’ goes national as mortgage industry aims to raise $1M in 2026
The mortgage industry is once again lacing up its bowling shoes and taking another spin in a collective effort to “Strike Out Cancer” in late February.
Read Full Story →Funding and resources update: January 2026
Each month, we provide an update on funding programs administered by UBCM along with and information on other programs, events, and resources of interest to local governments and First Nations. Most o...
Read Full Story →Canadian charity opens relief hub for children in Gaza
As advocates warn the world is turning away from the suffering in Gaza, a Canadian charity is opening a relief hub to give traumatized children in the enclave access to basic mental health supports an...
Read Full Story →Children's Miracle Network: $1B Health For All Kids Pledge
Children’s Miracle Network® (CMN), the charity that focuses solely on raising funds to support the health of all kids, launched The Health For All Kids Impact Pledge today to demonstrate its participa...
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