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85-year-old fixes up bicycles for children’s Christmas gifts in BurnabyFor the past 17 years, Dennis Baker has been fixing discarded bikes and donating them to the Christmas Bureau for families in need.CanadaDec 4, 2022
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Young Edmonton woman 1 of 17 Canadians to receive Terry Fox Humanitarian Award scholarshipTo be awarded the scholarship, applicants must have extensive humanitarian experience and demonstrate high levels of drive towards making a change in the world.FeaturesMay 21, 2022
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The Greater Vancouver Food Bank has a ‘critical gap’ in volunteers. Here’s how you can helpThe charity provides food support to more than 8,000 children, seniors and people with disabilities in Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby and the North Shore.Dec 12, 2019
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Canadian volunteers head to Haiti to provide dental workA group of Canadian dental professionals and volunteers will head to Haiti to help those in need.HealthFeb 11, 2018
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Ajax man who had access to kids charged with child porn offences: policePolice say a 54-year-old man was charged on Thursday after police executed a search warrant in Ajax.CrimeOct 23, 2017
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Volunteer work during retirement can cut dementia risk: studyNew research from the University of Calgary has found retirees who volunteer regularly may significantly reduce their risk of developing dementia.HealthMay 16, 2017
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‘Barbie Savior’ Instagram account mocks the voluntourism trendThe new satirical Barbie Instagram account pokes fun at young Western women who travel to third world countries to volunteer.CanadaApr 22, 2016
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Everyday Hero: Paul Latour and HeroWork renovate for groups in needMeet Everyday Hero Paul Latour, who founded the organization HeroWork to help renovate buildings for community groups in need.CanadaOct 17, 2014
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