Neighbourly

HEADLINES | For Those Who Run Toward Trouble, Not Away


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What happens when ordinary moments push us to care for each other in unexpected ways?

This story weaves through small-town gatherings and urgent rescues, quiet lawn disputes and spontaneous hospitality. As neighbours choose presence over comfort and conversation over complaint, we’re invited to wonder what it really means to love the people around us—even when it’s messy, complicated, or quietly courageous.

Sources

Lumby Seniors Build Food, Friendship, and Practical Support

Original story: “Lumby seniors dig into food, friendship and community solutions,” BC Healthy Communities (Nov 27, 2025).

https://bchealthycommunities.ca/index.php/2025/11/27/lumby-seniors-dig-into-food-friendship-and-community-solutions/

Surrey Neighbours Pull Man From Burning Home After Explosion

Original story: “I would do it again’: Surrey neighbours drag man from burning home after explosion” by Jack Rabb, CityNews Vancouver (Jan 12, 2026).

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/12/surrey-neighbours-save-from-burning-home-after-explosion/

Gander Residents Drive Stranded Passengers to Hotels

Original story: “Gander, N.L., residents drop everything to drive stranded air passengers to hotels,” The Canadian Press via CityNews Halifax (Jan 8, 2026).

https://halifax.citynews.ca/2026/01/08/gander-n-l-residents-drop-everything-to-drive-stranded-air-passengers-to-hotels/

👀 Neighbourhood Watch

Original complaint: Neighbours complained to the City of Mississauga about tall grass over 20 cm and “nuisance weeds” in a naturalized front yard (public reporting summary).

Source: INsauga (Jan 14, 2026).

https://www.insauga.com/man-wins-court-battle-over-un-mowed-natural-lawn-in-mississauga/

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