Michelle Robindell gave birth the same way she does business. She didn’t waste time. Her last day of work was a Friday, her water broke on Saturday, and her son Oscar arrived on Sunday. Robindell, 36, has her BA in psychology, works full-time as a manager at BC Hydro and is in the process of [...]
When Cora Maming first moved to Vancouver in 2008, she spent most of her days alone. The 68-year-old spoke little English and was terrified to do even simple tasks like going to the mall or answering the phone. “Before, I could not go out. Where will I go? I just go out and sit down [...]
On a dark morning at 9 a.m., rain pours off the roof at the Salvation Army on Fraser Street. Inside, dozens of people retreat from the cold and gather for a hot breakfast. They are greeted at the door by smiling volunteers, gospel music, and the smell of waffles and boiled eggs. The Salvation Army [...]
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