Volunteer

The BC Community Bat Program is looking for night owl volunteers to spend time at dusk tallying bats at maternity roosts in the area for the annual count. (BC Community Bat Program photo)

Go bonkers for bats during B.C.’s annual count

In 2023, volunteers counted 888 bats at 274 maternity roost sites

 

Ena Vermerris poses for a photo with Nietzsche – the ginger cat who worked at The Book Man – on Dec. 4, 2014. Vermerris died on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Fraser Valley animal advocate who helped spay, neuter 8,500 cats dies

Ena Vermerris with Ena’s Community Cats dedicated life to serving both animals and people

 

Fraser Valley resident Brenda Kawasaki is the first official volunteer for the upcoming Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games. (Submitted)

Fraser Valley’s Brenda Kawasaki recognized as first volunteer for Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games

Games run from Aug. 22 to 26 at various location in and around Abbotsford

 

Justin Eveline and his wife, Amy Bracken. The couple, known for their generosity, redirected GoFundMe donations given to Eveline after he broke his leg to fund a Christmas dinner for the homeless in Salmon Arm. (Contributed)

After breaking leg, B.C. man to pay kindness forward to people in greater need

Justin Eveline to host Christmas Eve dinner for those living rough

Justin Eveline and his wife, Amy Bracken. The couple, known for their generosity, redirected GoFundMe donations given to Eveline after he broke his leg to fund a Christmas dinner for the homeless in Salmon Arm. (Contributed)
Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.

Students across B.C. send Lytton students artwork, books and cards

The gifts were part of a special project by Qualicum Beach artist, Diane Moran

Brenda Lennax (right), a volunteer with BC Airlift Emergency Response Operations, delivered cards and books to students at Stein Valley Nlakapamux School in Lytton, B.C.