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Helping Tails - Petsville Animal Hospital
Changing lives, one pet at a time—Dr. Satveer and Ady from Petsville Animal Hospital shares about Helping Tails, their community-centred initiative that offers free vet care to pet owners who are homeless or low-income individuals.
Ask Hair Studio—Lisa Eccleshall, Owner
Lisa Eccleshall, Owner of Ask Hair Studio reflects on the meaningful relationships built through running her salon for the past 18 years, the impact of social media, and changing culture around beauty in her industry.
Sweet Surrender Gelato - Adrian Koo, Owner
Adrian Koo, Owner of Sweet Surrender Gelato in Steveston Village shares his expertise and fun facts about gelato.
Observe, Practice & Evolve - Udayana Lugo, Children’s Books Illustrator
Professional children’s book illustrator Udayana Lugo shares her art, skill-building tips and how to build a portfolio to win the jobs you want.
A Social Solution - Michelle Li, Steveston Bubbles
UPDATED - Steveston Bubbles returns for summer 2024! Breaking down barriers and beating isolation through the power of bubbles! Steveston neighbour and community actionist shares the purpose and impact of her family’s Steveston Bubbles project.
Village Bikes - Graeme Burns, General Manager
Graeme Burns, General Manager of Village Bikes shares reflections and advice from over a decade at Village Bikes. His career story, bike expertise & why he loves Steveston.
Youth Empowerment & Strength - Pilar Bradshaw, Founder & Fitness Trainer
Building confidence & a place to belong. Pilar’s story of creating YES - free fitness & strength training for at-risk youth, based in Steveston Richmond.
Tattoo Tales of Joanne
Every tattoo has its story. This series blends photos, text and audio to share about my friend Joanne's tattoos.
Financial Literacy for Kids - Esther Chan, Ansonia Corporate Services
Local mom and Chartered Professional Accountant shares age-appropriate ways for parents to teach their kids about saving and spending money.
Supporting the Aging Journey - Debbie Hertha, Creative Aging Company
Gerontologist and aging specialist Debbie Hertha explains the “aging journey”, and the innovative solutions provided by her company to support older adults and their caregivers.
Cause, Culture & Connection - Marilyn Krygier, SOS BC Thrift Store Volunteer
With more than fifteen years of service and counting at SOS Children’s Village Thrift Store, what keeps longtime community volunteer Marilyn Krygier motivated to give it her best each week?
Chainsaws & Cameras - Ben Christie, Arborist & Wildlife Photographer
He runs a local tree care business, and in his spare time takes wildlife photos. Exploring the significance of his career journey as an arborist, his evolution as a photographer, and how those two areas of his life are intertwined!
Wildlife Photography Show & Tell - Ben Christie
Local wildlife photographer shows his amazing work, and shares wisdom from his experience in nature and behind the camera.
The Harmony of Work, Life & Community Engagement - Ray Wang
Ray Wang, a busy and driven entrepreneur—who serves and gives generously to his community—shares about how he maintains a healthy harmony, balancing work, life and volunteering.
Retraining the Brain to Address Chronic Pain - Clementine Cheng, Physiotherapist
Experienced and empathetic—local physiotherapist Clementine Cheng explains her role in retraining the brain to create lasting relief from chronic pain.
Window Displays - SOS Children’s Village BC Thrift Store
Turning second hand goods into visual stories. Discover the amazing window displays of this thrift store in Steveston Village.
Spooky Creepy Critters - Daniel Camp, Author & Illustrator
What’s up with his latest book? How does his art reflect his personality? And what impact does he hope to make on readers through his work? Dan’s here to tell us all about it!
A Room For Writers
Tap into the minds of two local fiction writers through quotes and photos. Emily Seo and Darcy Van Poelgeest share about their approaches to art.
Drug Overdose Awareness - Andrew & Debbie Tablotney
Local parents who lost their son to drug overdose share their experience to raise awareness about the toxic drug crisis.
Unmuted - Tim Reitsma, Living With Crohn’s Disease
Tim opens up about his ongoing Crohn’s journey to help educate and encourage conversation around invisible conditions.