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The charity with the highest-paid executives was Ducks Unlimited Canada, based in Manitoba. Its 2023 declaration indicates that two people earned more than $350,000, three others received between $250,000 and $300,000, and four received compensation between $200,000 and $250,000. (Photo courtesy of Ducks Unlimited)

Heads of 17 Canadian environmental charities collecting major compensation packages

At Vanouver’s David Suzuki Foundation, one manager received compensation of between $250K and $300K

 

Harjas Singh Popli, Naveet Kaur, Bhupinder Kaur, Sachleen Kaur, Surinder Singh and Harpeet Singh pose for a photo outside the Fateh Care vehicle. (Photo by Tim Collins)

Fateh Care is one candle lighting another

Saanich family’s charitable ways born out of adversity and faith

  • Nov 5, 2023

 

Sarah Williamson expects to start every day of her second Royal Lepage Trek for Shelter with tears and purpose, much like she did in the Purcells in 2021 (pictured). (Courtesy of Sarah Williamson)

Realtor climbs mountains for Greater Victoria women facing violence

Women fleeing violence face ‘perfect storm’ of compounded challenges

 

Jan Kotyk attempted to swim across the Strait of Georgia in a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish charity. (Photo submitted)

Island dad attempts swim across Strait of Georgia for Make-A-Wish

Family received a wish from the Make-A-Wish foundation one year before

Jan Kotyk attempted to swim across the Strait of Georgia in a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish charity. (Photo submitted)
Come be a Souper-hero at this year’s 22nd Souper Bowls of Hope charity event for the first time since 2019. (Courtesy of Victoria Youth Empowerment Society)

‘Show your Soup-ort’: Youth Empowerment Society hosts soup fundraiser

Executive director Julia-Ann Hunter says holidays can be a challenging time for the un-housed

Come be a Souper-hero at this year’s 22nd Souper Bowls of Hope charity event for the first time since 2019. (Courtesy of Victoria Youth Empowerment Society)
(Mamas for Mamas/Submitted)

‘Immense honour’: Trudeau recognizes Kelowna charity’s wildfire relief efforts

Justin Trudeau visited Mamas for Mamas on Kelowna wildfire trip to thank those on front lines

(Mamas for Mamas/Submitted)
Ryan Rasmussen completed the 200-plus kilometre Coco Run on Aug. 5, with donations to it aimed at fighting cancer via integrative treatements. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Islander completes improbable sleepless marathon for charity and late sister.

Quadra’s Ryan Rassmussen runs from Duncan to Campbell River to finish improbable Coco Run for charity

Ryan Rasmussen completed the 200-plus kilometre Coco Run on Aug. 5, with donations to it aimed at fighting cancer via integrative treatements. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Shauna Bainbridge is one of two local riders in the Tour de Rock event this year. (Cops for Cancer Photo)

Saanich Police Department officers set to cycle in annual Tour de Rock

Cops for Cancer event features 19 riders from police and emergency services raising money for cancer

Shauna Bainbridge is one of two local riders in the Tour de Rock event this year. (Cops for Cancer Photo)
The Port Alice Golf Club is actively seeking $25,000 in funding to restore power. (PAGC photo)

Port Alice golf club trying to plug back in after 4 years without power

Century-old non-profit golf club striving to preserve town’s last surviving recreation facility

The Port Alice Golf Club is actively seeking $25,000 in funding to restore power. (PAGC photo)
Okanagan Lake is a focal point of water management oversight of the Okanagan Valley watershed. (File photo)

Campaign launched to buy and preserve $4M Okanagan Lake property

Crowdfunding initiative needs to raise $750,000 by July 15

Okanagan Lake is a focal point of water management oversight of the Okanagan Valley watershed. (File photo)
Balraj Partridge after completing the Drop Zone at last years Easter Seals BC/Yukon’s annual Drop Zone fundraiser. (Jennifer Vasarhely/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Young B.C. man in wheelchair rappels down building to raise money for Easter Seals

Balraj Partridge suffers from spina bifida, a birth defect in an area of the spinal column

Balraj Partridge after completing the Drop Zone at last years Easter Seals BC/Yukon’s annual Drop Zone fundraiser. (Jennifer Vasarhely/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Jaycee drops off donation at the Kelowna BC SPCA. Facebook.

Every puppy should have a boy: Estate donation of nearly $1M left to Kelowna BC SPCA

Paul Bilyk donates $910,764 to Kelowna BC SPCA

Jaycee drops off donation at the Kelowna BC SPCA. Facebook.
Huntington Hero Walk participants gather for a group photo before heading out on their five-kilometre awareness and fundraising walk Saturday, May 27 in Esquimalt. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Huntington Heroes Walk returns to Greater Victoria for first time since 2016

The 5 km walk aims to raise funds and awareness to help find a cure for the rare disease

Huntington Hero Walk participants gather for a group photo before heading out on their five-kilometre awareness and fundraising walk Saturday, May 27 in Esquimalt. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
HeroWork Victoria general manager Trevor Botkin is living his life on display as a mannequin for 53 hours at Mayfair Shopping Centre. (Courtesy HeroWork)

HeroWork mannequin challenge raises funds for Saanich-based project

Latest renovation project supports Power To Be’s outdoor wilderness programs

HeroWork Victoria general manager Trevor Botkin is living his life on display as a mannequin for 53 hours at Mayfair Shopping Centre. (Courtesy HeroWork)
FILE - Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. Damar Hamlin will put the $9.1 million given to a GoFundMe campaign by well-wishers after his on-field collapse into his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated Press Monday, May 8, 2023, is a first step in the 25-year-old’s plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his heart stopped following a tackle during a Monday night football game in January. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Bills’ Hamlin will put the millions raised into his charity

Player received an unprecedented outpouring of support after his heart stopped during a game

FILE - Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. Damar Hamlin will put the $9.1 million given to a GoFundMe campaign by well-wishers after his on-field collapse into his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated Press Monday, May 8, 2023, is a first step in the 25-year-old’s plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his heart stopped following a tackle during a Monday night football game in January. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue. A worker fills the shelves at a food bank in Montreal, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

Survey finds more than half of charities polled can’t keep up with demand

A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue. A worker fills the shelves at a food bank in Montreal, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Jonathan Neufeld (right) and the mobility scooter he donated to Wayne Pavich on March 31, 2023 after finding out Pavich’s scooter was stolen from a shed at his home. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

VIDEO: Chilliwack man donates mobility scooter to senior who had his stolen

Chilliwack Progress story last week prompted 2 offers to help Wayne Pavich

Jonathan Neufeld (right) and the mobility scooter he donated to Wayne Pavich on March 31, 2023 after finding out Pavich’s scooter was stolen from a shed at his home. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks to the media in Hamilton, Ont., during the second day of meetings at the Liberal Cabinet retreat, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Leading international aid agencies in Canada are asking Freeland to increase the country’s foreign assistance contributions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

International aid agencies ask for more money in letter to Freeland ahead of budget

Group wants aid figure gradually ramped up to $10 billion by 2025

Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks to the media in Hamilton, Ont., during the second day of meetings at the Liberal Cabinet retreat, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Leading international aid agencies in Canada are asking Freeland to increase the country’s foreign assistance contributions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
Isaac Nice will be a part of the 2023 Variety Show of Hearts Telethon. (Courtesy of Variety - the Children’s Charity)

‘Courage and strength’: Bullied Victoria boy to be featured on Variety Show of Hearts Telethon

Isaac Nice will appear on the last day of the show Sunday (Feb. 26)

  • Feb 23, 2023
Isaac Nice will be a part of the 2023 Variety Show of Hearts Telethon. (Courtesy of Variety - the Children’s Charity)
Burnaby Bulldogs celebrate their championship in the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association Memorial Under 18 Tournament at Fuller Lake Arena Monday. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Winners all-around during a memorable hockey tournament

Burnaby captures the big prize in a shootout; many grateful individuals receive recognition

Burnaby Bulldogs celebrate their championship in the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association Memorial Under 18 Tournament at Fuller Lake Arena Monday. (Photo by Don Bodger)