A Dad with community spirit inspires youth cause that is Rocking! It was shortly after Mike “the Bike” Harrington created a custom chopper bike for his son’s fourth birthday that he had the idea to start a local bicycle club providing opportunities to youth in the community. The Angels Chopper Bike Club offers youth a…
One degree of separation enables giving to community It is one thing to have a house party, it is another to host some of the biggest names in music. Andrew Briggs’ uncanny knack for random encounters with the rich and famous began in boarding school. Brigg’s school mates included Prince Andrew and the sons of…
Real Power and Efficiency in one genuine idea One day while sitting at a streetlight with dollars by the litre burning away, self-proclaimed problem solver Mike Greig decided to take action on his dream of building an electric car. Diligently gathering components of “how to” from around the internet he pulled out the engine, rewired…
How you make Love truly revolutionary Standing up for what you believe in is a concept taken to heart by performance poet Jeremy Loveday. He’s always felt he’s had a keen sense of justice and a lot to say. Jeremy never thought he would be performing though. One night he shared a poem at a…
A laughing matter helps others accept their true self Kevin Breel, a young comedian, brings to light a rather dark and unspoken side of a huge issue among teens – depression. Personally suffering during his own high school years, he was popular and cool yet on the underside unexplainably depressed. There wasn’t a way to…
Human spirit , our resiliency, and mutual needs shine in story of hope Resulting from numerous events in Canada which impacted her family, Monique Gray Smith grew up with the silent shame of internalized racism unable to identify with her culture as a First Nations child. Thankfully Monique’s precious being shines today through characters wisely…
If Personality had a Name If Personality had a name it would probably be Dylan Willows – the suave, brilliant morning host of The ZONE 91.3 and co-producer of the season opener for musical festivals on Vancouver Island, VICFEST. The coolest thing about Dylan is the tremendous support he has given to the local music…
A new direction taking life by the handle bars Extreme opportunities can come from extreme change; Joley Baker and Greer Stewart offer a new path for women – some amidst major life change. Greer began motorcycle riding on a Keystone Mini in the open quiet roads of Metchosin. Today, she owns ten bikes total and…
Heartfelt waiter inspires extreme makeovers for non-profits It started with a crazy idea and a friend with MS who needed help. Seven weeks later Paul Latour had inspired a few friends, 75 volunteers, and 27 businesses to complete a $25K reno in a single day. And just like that, his vision Hero Work was born….
Progressive meeting facilitator solves challenges in picture All her life she knew she wanted to be a teacher, however the system within schools was not the opportunity Lisa Arora imagined for herself. When options appeared limited her sister wisely suggested, “Why not teach adults?” The blind folds fell aside and a world of unique events…
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