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  • Watch: New Westminster Author Finds Inspiration in Pacific Northwest for a Dystopian Future Novel

    Instead of building modern highrises, Nathan Ogloff now builds new universes.

  • Feature: From Afghanistan to Volunteering in Surrey: A Mentor’s Journey

    Fred has gone from fleeing war in Afghanistan to volunteering in Surrey by mentoring youth. He’s been through it all, and then some, but finds value in giving back to his community.

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast: Episode 10.5: Technical Difficulties - BONUS

    Journalist interviews Norman and Paul about 1-year and 10 episodes of podcasting. Ironic title about meta technical issues followed by a surprisingly sincere ending.

  • Feature: Building Big Friendships by Volunteering at School

    Meet this year’s Big of the Year for the In-School Mentoring program, Yvette! She’s been forging friendships with elementary students as an In-School Mentor for more than three years. But that’s not all!

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast: Episode 10: Swedish Sinnamon Buns

    In the one-year anniversary episode, Norman and Paul discuss giving the power to workers to veto pointless work, implementing a universal flexible start time, the rise of meetings in the American workplace, Swedish staples of food, and Paul's visit to Granada, Spain.

  • Travel Feature: Storm season: Haida Gwaii a wild and windy spring getaway

    The Haida Gwaii archipelago is a mix of geologic wonder and myth. In fact, they’re often one and the same, from the Taaw Tldáaw to the legendary Golden Spruce and countless others. For the aspiring adventurer, Haida Gwaii can be a wondrous place to be immersed nature, best experienced in spring. Be prepared, though, for nature at its most raw.

  • Feature: Creating Impact Through Play in Richmond

    “I never really expected myself to be an adult and now actively want to volunteer. And it’s tough to say why.” Brett is a born and raised Richmondite and has now volunteered for Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver’s Game On! program since 2021.

  • Feature: Volunteering and the Meaning of Mentorship

    Born in Lions Bay, but raised in Vancouver, Lars has been a Big Brother for more than 10 years. Now that’s a long time, but it’s flown right by! He first met his Little Brother, Francesco – or as Lars calls him, “Chesco” – eight years ago.

  • Feature: Kick-starting Volunteerism Through Teen Mentorship

    Sarah is one of the most exceptional Mentors to have come out of our Teen Mentoring Program. So much so that she is our agency’s sole recipient of the 2022 Ted Rogers Scholarship, a $10,000 grant for post-secondary education awarded for exceptional volunteerism.

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast: Episode 9: Is Toast a Type of Sandwich

    Norman and Paul discuss cancelling cancel-culture in the world of comedy, comedians Chris Rock and Bill Burr, banning umbrellas, and if toast is a type of sandwich featuring an expert guest on the topic.

  • Photos Essay: Likeness Magazine - The Friend Who Leads You Out and Brings You Home - Issue 9, page 10

    Photo series and prose about humanity’s best canine companion on Vancouver Island, Canada.

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast: Episode 8: Exercise Regime

    Norman and Paul share a listener’s edict and discuss mandatory work-place exercise, getting an appendix removed, Paul’s journey to strength-training, American healthcare, banning curated photo galleries, ask Chat GPT how it would change the world, a Canadianism, Dyslexia, Super Bowl LVII, American “loudness,” and Norman having a “guest” appearance on the Unmade Podcast.

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast: Episode 7: Radical Honesty

    Norman and Paul discuss banning gift cards, Dr. Brad Blanton's book on honesty, implementing mandatory used clothing donations, a new unnecessary acronym, being erinaceous, an orphan Christmas in Montréal, staring into the void, and being a media Mongol.

  • Feature: Mentorship Explained in the Words of a Big Brother

    Have you ever wondered about being a youth mentor or what mentoring even is? Then keep calm and read on because you’re in the right place. Playing Minecraft, shooting hoops, running for cover at laser tag, and attending a comic convention. These are some of the things our volunteer, and mentor, Hari has gotten up to with his Little Brother, Noble.

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast: Episode 6: State Sponsored Pizza

    Norman and Paul discuss a mandatory pizza Friday, meat-buying licenses via butchering, why the pledge of allegiance is still heard in classrooms across the United States today, and the elusive House Hippo.

  • Feature: Growing Up and Building Character Together

    Andrew and Gurtej are quite the pair. “He’s very mischievous … He’ll try to get away with as much as is humanly possible” Gurtej, Andrew’s Big Brother, said. Though not in a bad way, he added with a grin.

  • Feature: Giving Mentorship an Early Start: Cora & Gisele

    Lights, camera, hot chocolate and Timbits! What a day our Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver annual photoshoot was!

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast - Episode 5: Are the Black Squirrels Normal?

    Norman and Paul discuss the role of water travel for everyday happiness, Vermin Supreme, horses, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and if black squirrels are normal.

  • Read: Big Brothers of Grater Vancouver receives $25,000 Ted Rogers Community Grant for youth leadership

    Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV) was awarded $25,000 to support youth leadership programs as a recipient of the 2022 Ted Rogers Community Grant, Rogers Communication announced on Nov. 3.

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast - Episode 4: Crepuscular

    Norman and Paul discuss the culture of fireworks for Halloween in Vancouver, "kitchen-speak," anti-polarization committees, and being crepuscular.

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast - Episode 3: The One We Talk About Bikes (and Fascism)

    Norman and Paul discuss the perception of cycling, the legacy of Terry Fox, pesky panhandlers, fascism and St. George, Utah - among other things.

  • Photo Gallery: 42nd annual Terry Fox Hometown Run

    Sunday's Terry Fox Hometown Run was the first in-person event since 2019, after the past two runs had to be held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Read: Celebrating 10 Years of Brotherhood

    It’s not everyday you get to celebrate a 10-year anniversary. However, today Little Brother Alex and his Big Brother, Roland, are celebrating a decade of brotherhood.

  • Read: Big Brothers Big Sisters Month highlights the urgent need for more volunteers

    As kids return to school next week, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (BBGV) is struggling to find enough volunteers.

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast - Episode 2: Totalitarian Puppy State

    Norman and Paul discuss the totalitarian puppy state, liquid smoke, how to deal with the dead, quirky buses in Mexico and Poland, plus snakes.

  • Watch: Climbing Haida Gwaii's legendary peak

    Part four of a travel series exploring Haida Gwaii. This episode features one of Haida Gwaii’s most iconic landmarks.

  • Listen: If I Were King (of the World) Podcast - Episode 1: Unnecessary Acronyms

    Norman and Paul discuss the role of acronyms in society, nimrods, café wi-fi and Quebecois music.

  • Watch: Searching for hidden treasures in Haida Gwaii

    Searching for hidden treasures in Haida Gwaii.

  • Watch: 25-year wedding anniversary: Trang & Ed

    A reflection and celebration of 25 years of an amazing marriage.

  • Read: Fort St. James student selected for SHAD Canada 2022

    One hard-working Fort St. James Secondary School student has been selected to participate in the 2022 SHAD Canada program.

  • Watch: Finding landmarks and beaches on Haida Gwaii

    Part two of a travel series exploring the beauty of Haida Gwaii.

  • Read: May 17 anti-LGTBQ+ protest does not represent Vanderhoof: Mayor Thiessen

    A group of about 10 people gathered in front of Nechako Valley Secondary School to protest School District 91’s second annual Share the Love Day on May 17.goes here

  • Watch: Sailing through a strom to Haida Gwaii

    Part one of a travel series exploring the beauty of Haida Gwaii.

  • Watch: One-year wedding anniversary - Aki and Becky welcome baby girl into the family

    Remembering their first day and year of happy marriage. A glace into the future of a growing family.

  • Read: 84-year-old Haida matriarch raps the language to pass it on

    A musical duo from Haida Gwaii is passing on the traditional language to the next generation by rapping.

  • Feature: Giving back at All Native Basketball Tournament for 43 years

    Thomas McKay has been hard at work volunteering behind the scenes at Prince Rupert’s largest event for more than 43 years.

  • Feature: Leading others through mental health journeys

    Reneé Morven is there to help when families in need don’t have anyone else to turn to.

  • Feature: She offers love and hope to people “wherever they are at”

    On any given day, you can find Dayna Mastre on the streets of Prince Rupert helping the vulnerable and those in need.

  • Feature: Sharing the love one cup at a time

    Van Le has a lot of love to give.

  • Feature: Unstoppable

    Brian Wick’s philosophy is simple, whether you’re in a wheelchair or walking around on two feet, overcoming challenges is more mental than anything else.

  • Read: ‘People have threatened to beat us’: Prince Rupert nurses face staffing shortages and violence

    Prince Rupert nurses are asking North Coast MLA, Jennifer Rice, for more support to help address violence against its members and the staffing crisis.

  • Feature: Butcher keeps knife skills honed and sharp

    Having honed his craft as a butcher for more than 50 years, Michel Gauthier takes pride in what he does and the service he provides.

  • Watch: Brothers sharpen business basics

    Prince Rupert has two new emerging entrepreneurs sharpening their skills in business to a savvy fine point.

  • Watch: Rapids swim team make a splash at regional meet in Prince Rupert

    Three Rupert Rapids swimmers made a splash by winning gold at the regional swim meet held at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre on Jan. 29 and 30.

  • Feature: North Coast pilot wings are a badge of honour

    Ralph Saunders has been safely navigating the skies for more than half a century — with 20 of those years based in Prince Rupert piloting floatplanes in the dicey North Coast airspace.

  • Read: Prince Rupert teacher turns the page on literacy

    Prince Rupert schoolteacher, Erin Trask, is changing how the next generation learns to read.

  • Read: Canadian Coast Guard celebrates 60 years

    Today, Jan. 26, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has sailed from coast to coast to coast for 60 years.

  • Feature: Key change from music to sushi

    Dai Fukasaku’s cooking philosophy is simple enough. It’s echoed in his life, where he appreciates being able to wave out his namesake restaurant window at local seafood harvesters as they sail out to sea and return with fresh food for him.

  • Read: Eco-tour operator nets $75,000 in penalties

    The Provincial Court in Prince Rupert has fined the general manager of Sandspit Adventures $75,000 for five offences in 2019 against the federal Fisheries Act and provincial Fish and Seafood Act.

  • Read: Sparking welds for mariners

    Preferring to work alone and with his hands, Ryan Phillips always knew he wanted to be his own boss when he grew up.

  • Read: Curling Club hosts first tournament in two years

    Prince Rupert Curling Club hosted the Ugly Christmas Sweater Sturling Speil on Dec. 4.

  • Read: Federal ban on conversion therapy “huge” for Prince Rupert youth

    Prince Rupert LGBTQ+ youth will be protected under a new federal ban on conversion therapy passed by the Canadian government on Dec. 1.

  • Read: The music man

    David Costa has a life-long passion for music and making people smile.

  • Watch: Port Edward has burning need for firefighters

    The Port Edward Fire & Rescue is welcoming the public to a volunteer enrollment open house on Nov. 27 at the firehall from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., in hopes of filling some new recruit boots.

  • Read: Transportation disruptions from floods don’t affect gas supply to Prince Rupert

    Prince Rupert motorists have no reason to worry about empty gas tanks after the province declared a state of emergency, on Nov. 17, as fuel supplies to the northwest continue as normal, suppliers said.

  • Read: Prince Rupert powerlifter seizes gold

    Prince Rupert’s Cynthia Leighton brought home gold and won a national record for bench press at the 2021 Western Canadian Power Lifting Championships on Nov. 15.

  • Read: Rail operations in Prince Rupert fully operational and supporting flood impacts

    There have been minimal impacts to Prince Rupert organizations and businesses reliant on train and freight transport, after severe flooding and damage to railways in the south of the province, despite the province declaring a state of emergency on Nov. 17.

  • Read: Prince Rupert food and supply retailers voice product availability concerns

    Some Prince Rupert food and supplies retailers are concerned about shortages and delays in product delivery due to the mass flooding and highway closure in the south of the province, on Nov. 15.

  • Read: Prince Rupert youth with autism left behind in new provincial system

    Prince Rupert families with children diagnosed on the autism spectrum may be left with fewer services after big changes to the neurodiverse system were announced by the provincial government on Oct. 27.

  • Read: Prince Rupert Fire Rescue issue Movember challenge to RCMP

    Prince Rupert Fire Rescue has issued a Movember challenge to their counterparts in blue at the RCMP, in an effort to create awareness for men’s health issues.

  • Read: Sandspit without ambulance service for three days

    Lack of paramedics in Sandspit is causing community concern after being left without the emergency service for three days from Oct. 15 to 17. This is not the first time the community has been left without their own ambulance service, Evan Putterill, North Coast Regional District director of Moresby Island, said.

  • Watch: Rupert Rampage to start competitive season at home

    The Rupert Rampage return to the rink on Oct. 16 and will dedicate their home opener to the Every Child Matters movement and commemorate long-time trainer Jules Robinson.

  • Read: Navy conducts exercises in the Port of Prince Rupert with new vessel

    The Royal Canadian Navy showed off its newest vessel during training exercises in the Port of Prince Rupert on Sept. 29.

  • Watch: Continued rain causes flooding in Prince Rupert

    More rain has fallen on Prince Rupert in the past week than in a regular month, Environment Canada stated on Sept. 24 and more forecasted.

  • Read: Sm’alygax banner unveiled to support Truth and Reconciliation in Prince Rupert

    A large ‘Every Child Matters’ banner was unveiled at Lax Kxeen Elementary School, on Sept. 20, as a visual representation of truth and reconciliation changes occurring in School District 52.

  • Read: Prince Rupert Indigenous Justice Centre expands team and grows into new office

    The Prince Rupert Indigenous Justice Centre has expanded into its own office to better serve the indigenous community in the North Coast area, just a year after opening.

  • Watch: Metlakatla First Nation and Ecotrust Canada open community garden in Prince Rupert

    A downtown urban garden grown in partnership between EcoTrust Canada and Metlakatla opened its gates to the public in Prince Rupert on Sept. 3.

  • Read: Soccer tournament returns to Prince Rupert after pandemic halt

    Prince Rupert hosted its first home soccer tournament during the weekend of Aug. 22 to 23 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic welcoming teams from across the North.

  • Read: Prince Rupert restaurants face new COVID-19 challenge

    Some Prince Rupert food service staff, restaurant customers and establishment owners are voicing mixed reactions to the B.C. Ministry of Health’s Aug. 23 announcement of COVID-19 immunization proof being required to enter certain facilities.

  • Feature: For Pacheedaht First Nation, forestry is a lifeline, bringing jobs and services to the community (Part 3/3)

    By the time you drive into Port Renfrew — whether it’s from Victoria or Nanaimo — chances are, you’re going to be at half a tank of gas or less, so your first stop is likely to be the Pacheedaht Gas Bar.

  • Feature: Pacheedaht elder’s support for Fairy Creek protesters puts him at odds with own council (Part 2/3)

    Before the logging roads were built, Pacheedaht elder Bill Jones’ grandfather used to paddle up the San Juan River to Fairy Lake. From the lake, he would walk up to Fairy Creek and sit in the pools to bathe, pray and meditate.

  • Feature: Fairy Creek and Clayoquot Sound: A tale of two protests, 28 years apart (Part 1/3)

    Fairy Creek protester Forest was 17 when she was arrested at Clayoquot Sound in 1993.

  • Watch: Bike boom rides second wave as supply chain remains tangled up

    The second wave of the pandemic bike boom is well underway and the domino effects from last year are stressing the supply chain for bike shops. The changes in who is cycling in Vancouver are becoming visible.

  • Read: Laneway development in Cumberland heritage neighbourhood raises concerns

    A new laneway development has raised concerns from neighbours and has challenged what the future of the historic Camp Road neighbourhood in Cumberland might look like.

Norman Galimski