07/01/2026
Community is a living, breathing force. And it doesn’t take a title or a big budget to lead—just a willingness to care.
People in our neighbourhood are stepping up in extraordinary ways:
- Dorothy runs a clothing drive twice a year, giving away hundreds of items to those who need them—no questions asked.
- Mavelina recently organized a glam day for high school graduates who couldn’t afford hair, makeup, and nails. She gathered stylists, booked a limo, and even arranged for a biker gang to es**rt them to their ceremony. The grads felt seen, honoured, and celebrated.
- Sandy does weekly Art Classes
- A group started our first annual soapbox derby
- Phil started a classic car show
These are just a few examples of everyday people making an extraordinary difference simply because they care. One person’s courage to start something sparks a chain reaction.
The beauty of all this? Anyone can do it. You don’t need a title. You don’t need a five-year plan. Just start with what you have, where you are.
Say hello to your neighbour. Offer a helping hand. Host something simple. Show up.
It’s not about fixing a country. It’s about showing up on your block. And if we all do that—from corner to corner, coast to coast—Canada becomes not just a place we live, but a place we belong.
Happy Canada Day.
Listen to the news clip with Andrew Shultz on News 770 by clicking here:
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