GLOBAL HEROES

The theories that surround the creation of Stonehenge are as elusive and magical as the stone circle itself. Aliens, giants, or the wizened old sorcerer Merlin? How, and more importantly why, were hundreds of tonnes of stone moved to Salisbury Plain some 5,000 years ago? For every question science has answered there are as many that remain just out of reach...

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A thriving community is like an intricate tapestry—the more diversity, the better. Our differences make us stronger, especially when there is a reliable lifeline for those who need additional support...

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When human police officers retire, they have a comfortable safety net to ensure well-deserved golden years. But retired police dogs and military service dogs don’t have this luxury. Ned’s Wish, the only organization of its kind in Canada, offers crucial financial support to these canine heroes after their retirement, ensuring they live out their days with the dignity and care they deserve...

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Although Plenty Canada began its legacy 48 years ago as a rural community-based non-governmental international development organization, its first project in 1976 was to help Mayan communities in Guatemala reconstruct hundreds of homes and a dozen schools and clinics following a massive earthquake. Those deep connections with Indigenous peoples not only continue to this day but have been amplified significantly in the Western Hemisphere and Africa...

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Everyone deserves the opportunity to make free, healthy, and positive choices—but the people WISH Drop-In Centre Society exists to serve are often denied that fundamental right.

WISH provides a safe haven for women and gender diverse street-based sex workers. 

With your help, WISH can continue to provide this essential support.

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On a sunny October day in Pristina, women line up at a stall to donate bras to be turned into bags sold to raise money for those with breast cancer, as part of a project launched by artist Ermira Murati to raise awareness among Kosovo women.

For the fourth straight year in October – breast cancer awareness month worldwide – Murati is collecting bras as part of a campaign called “Shliroj Cicat” (Free the boobs), which for its logo including a cartoon-like drawing of a breast has led to criticism in Kosovo’s patriarchal society...

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Everyone has questions about sexual health, but where can you go to ask them? When you’re facing tough decisions about contraception, STI prevention, or general sexual wellness, having access to expert advice can make all the difference. That’s where Options for Sexual Health comes in.

As British Columbia’s leading advocate for sexual and reproductive health, Options is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all individuals. When you have questions about your sexual health, Options has the judgement-free answer...

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Meet one of Juneau’s most luxurious accommodations. This exclusive boutique inn offers the perfect retreat with spectacular mountain views, manicured gardens, luxurious accommodations and easy access to all the adventures that Juneau has to offer. It is located within walking distance of Juneau’s business and shopping districts, restaurants, hiking trails and historical sights. Whether you’re travelling for adventure, a romantic getaway, business meetings, or a solo trek, you will experience the hospitality enjoyed by celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and famous Chefs Emeril Lagasse, Gordon Ramsay and Guy Fieri...

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There are three hard-working, not-for-profit Military Family Resources Centres (MFRCs) in British Columbia that support military and veteran families. Their collective goal is to enhance the well-being of these families by providing programs that serve, involve, and advocate for the military and veteran community. They serve Army, Navy, and Air Force families and support Reservists throughout BC.

These MFRCs are honoured to walk alongside military and veteran families every day...

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Skiers make the trek to Nelson, B.C., for many reasons. There’s the deep, consistent powder, the old-growth forests, and the diamond peaks that stretch out in all directions. But, more than anything, what brings skiers to Nelson is the feeling of it...

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