Nanaimo News Bulletin Volunteers support Nanaimo community members in crisis “I was blindsided,” Owen said. “He had three lovely girls. He was about 40 and we had grown up together.” Owen, who ended up raising one of her friend’s three … 06 avril 2017 Lire la suite
CBC News Victoria hospital launches volunteer program to hug babies Victoria General Hospital wants to make sure its babies get plenty of hugs. The hospital has launched a program where volunteers will hold, rock, hug and sing to babies in … 05 avril 2017 Lire la suite
CTV News Power of hugs: Victoria hospital introduces new baby hugging program A new initiative at Victoria General Hospital will help ensure babies get the hugs they need to thrive, even if parents aren’t able to be at their newborn’s side. Specially … 05 avril 2017 Lire la suite
Times Colonist ‘Huggers’ give boost to vulnerable babies at Victoria General Hospital - In a nursery in the neonatal intensive care unit at Victoria General Hospital, a tiny baby squirms and gives a smile to the woman rocking her. Sarah Byam isn’t a … 05 avril 2017 Lire la suite
New Westminster Record Seniors Services Society seeks board members The Seniors Services Society is on the hunt for board members to help it assist seniors throughout Metro Vancouver. The upcoming term will begin on July 1, 2017 and last … 03 avril 2017 Lire la suite
Times Colonist Our Community: Endowment honours TLC volunteer The Land Conservancy of British Columbia has created a $100,000 endowment fund in honour of a longtime volunteer. The Jack Eldridge Memorial Fund for Abkhazi Garden honours the contribution of … 02 avril 2017 Lire la suite