Discover the “411” on Diabetes from the experts at Saint Elizabeth!

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.

Giving Outside Your Species

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.

Search and Rescue

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.

What Does Your Estate Plan Have to do with the Environment?

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

Miller Family Matriarch

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.

BBB Tips For Giving Wisely

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.

Granting Wishes

By Cathryn Gunn

Volunteer Bill Barrs plays Santa Claus all year.

Planning your Charitable Legacy

By Sara Neely, LL.B., CFRE

Exploring ways to support your community.

Livelong Givers

By Vernice Shostal

One generous Island couple have dedicated their lives to giving back in numerous ways.

Legal Viewpoint

By Dustin Marnell

The benefits, practicalities and issues surrounding planned charitable giving.

Celebrating Donors

Profiling generous supporters of the opera.

Nanaimo Octogenarians Hit the Airwaves

By Alison Roberts

Sharing their skills, serving the community and having fun!

Estate Planning Pitfalls

By Emily L. Clough

Things to consider when planning your Last Will and Testament.

Called To Serve

By Elizabeth Godley

Brigadier Bubsie Hopkinson has dedicated most of her life to working with the Salvation Army.

A Little PREP Work

By Leanne McConnachie, M.Sc.

Planned Giving starts by finding an organization whose values match your own.