By Saint Elizabeth
November was Diabetes Awareness Month and each year Nov 14th is recognized worldwide as “World Diabetes Day”. This event occurs each year to mark the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of Insulin. This year is the 90th anniversary of the life changing “made in Canada” discovery of Insulin, which has changed the lives of many Canadians and people worldwide who are living with diabetes.
By Debra Probert, Vancouver Humane Society
Did you know that only four per cent of us here in British Columbia have planned bequests in the event of our death? And that a mere two per cent of all charitable donations in Canada are directed to environmental and animal protection organizations? These are sobering statistics for the charitable sector and downright depressing ones for animal charities.
By Judee Fong
The caller reported seeing a flare, somewhere between the Canadian Gulf Islands and the American San Juan Islands. The Victoria Coast Guard immediately dispatched Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA), Saanich Marine Rescue, Station 36 to respond to a possible Code-3, life in peril.
By Natasha van Bentum, CFRE, Give Green Canada
Did You Know? Less Than Two Cents of Every Dollar Donated in Canada Today Goes to the Environment
By Peace Arch Hospital and Community Health Foundation
Theo Miller is everything you would expect an almost ninety year old matriarch of nine children, 29 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren to be – practical, wise and full of twinkles. Theo’s wisdom is simple and no nonsense, “always build family and community because that is who will walk beside you,” she offers.
By Better Business Bureau
Many of us are filled with a desire to help others during the holiday season. Whether it’s volunteering at a soup kitchen or donating money to a cause, this time of year is thought of as a time for giving.
By Cathryn Gunn
Volunteer Bill Barrs plays Santa Claus all year.
By Sara Neely, LL.B., CFRE
Exploring ways to support your community.
By Vernice Shostal
One generous Island couple have dedicated their lives to giving back in numerous ways.
By Dustin Marnell
The benefits, practicalities and issues surrounding planned charitable giving.
Profiling generous supporters of the opera.
By Alison Roberts
Sharing their skills, serving the community and having fun!
By Emily L. Clough
Things to consider when planning your Last Will and Testament.
By Elizabeth Godley
Brigadier Bubsie Hopkinson has dedicated most of her life to working with the Salvation Army.
By Leanne McConnachie, M.Sc.
Planned Giving starts by finding an organization whose values match your own.