CharityVillage is the Canadian nonprofit sector’s largest and most popular online resource for recruiting, news and how-to information. Many people know us as the biggest online job board for the nonprofit sector in Canada, and, in fact, one of the first things we often hear from people we talk to is, “I got my current [...]
Protecting Pets: Second Chance Animal Rescue Society Is Working Hard
'Saving a dog's life is not going to change the world but it changes the world for that dog'-TM We hear so many awful stories about animal abuse in our news these days. I wanted to celebrate a great story about caring people making a positive difference for animals. I got in touch with Terra [...]
What is ‘Real Estate Photography’? An Interview With Katelyn Faulkner
'Real Estate photography is the art of capturing a space and making it look and feel its best.'-KF When playing around on my social media I came across some really sophisticated photos of beautiful homes for sale in Kamloops, BC. Who is taking these gorgeous photos, I wondered? Well, I found the one taking the [...]
Looking For Love While Disabled
Apparently Valentine’s Day is coming up. If I recall, it is on the fourteenth or something? I can’t say I really care either. I have been in relationships before and yes, during Valentine’s Day. Acknowledging that special someone I think is a nice idea but the commercialism of the day is not something I desire. [...]
Creative Cups! Kam Coffee Talk, 2019 in Review
My logo is a picture of a coffee made at Red Beard Café! For those wonderful people who follow my community blog, you know I don't write blogs about myself. My joy comes from collaborating with the people of Kamloops (and sometimes beyond) to publish stories and voices I think are significant and interesting to [...]
Drinking and Driving, Lynette Welch Shares Her Horrifying Story in Order to Save Others
August 2000, my ruined extended cab chevy - LW Williams Lake resident, Lynette Welch, lost everything dear in her life, and almost her life, when she made the decision to drink and drive in 2000. Now many years sober, Lynette continues to bravely tell her story in hopes of helping prevent others from suffering similar [...]
Improving Education Around The Globe, with Brad Brasseur
'Investing in memories is more important than buying material things' -BB Former Kamloops resident, Brad Brasseur, has travelled to over 80 countries around the world pursuing his passion to improve education in developing countries. The teacher and university counselor has had articles published in over 30 countries on travel and improving education for the poor. [...]
