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Belinda LeBlanc, who volunteers as a chef at the legion every day, is all smiles about her new kitchen. (Samantha Duerksen/Black Press Media)

Langford Royal Canadian Legion rewards selfless volunteer with new kitchen

Former military member Belinda LeBlanc has dedicated her life to feeding the community

 

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

 

Mimi Vandermolen, Pat Pederson and Don Ross hold the quilt they completed and sold in a raffle to raise money for Ukrainian refugees. (Photo contributed)

Victoria Tapestry seniors out to break stereotypes about aging

Fundraising efforts draw on lifetimes of experience

  • Jul 7, 2023

 

At 17 years old, Comox Valley student Sophia Vaillant brings home the 2023 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, coveted by more than 27,000 Canadian high schoolers. (Poto by Ali Roddam)

Vancouver Island student wins a $70,000 scholarship through TD

Comox Valley’s own Sophia Vaillant uses STEAM as a way to connect people

At 17 years old, Comox Valley student Sophia Vaillant brings home the 2023 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, coveted by more than 27,000 Canadian high schoolers. (Poto by Ali Roddam)
Diane Bernard outside Seaflora’s office on Otter Point Road in Sooke. (Bailey Moreton - Sooke News Mirror)

Diane Bernard: municipal matriarch turning a bailiwick into a Sooke success

Bernard has been an integral cog in Sooke’s politics and the business community

Diane Bernard outside Seaflora’s office on Otter Point Road in Sooke. (Bailey Moreton - Sooke News Mirror)
Crossing guard Sarah Ferrier at Saseenos Elementary School offers smiles and waves bringing joy to drivers and students alike. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)

Vancouver Island crossing guard champions safety and smiles for 28 years

Saseenos Elementary School crossing guard Sarah Ferrier radiates positivity

Crossing guard Sarah Ferrier at Saseenos Elementary School offers smiles and waves bringing joy to drivers and students alike. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)
Jon Lefebure went back to construction after losing the 2018 mayor’s post in North Cowichan to work on the Cottages On Willow. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Former Island mayor retools priorities with construction project

Fresh air a benefit and satisfaction results from building eight-unit housing complex in Chemainus

Jon Lefebure went back to construction after losing the 2018 mayor’s post in North Cowichan to work on the Cottages On Willow. (Photo by Don Bodger)