Island group hoping to reunite young Afghan woman with her family
Adam finds out how a group of people from Victoria is helping a young woman from Afghanistan make a better life for herself and her family in Canada

WITH ADAM SAWATSKY
Adam finds out how a group of people from Victoria is helping a young woman from Afghanistan make a better life for herself and her family in Canada
Long before he strived to become an RCMP member, Greg dreamed of being a strongman like his dad Terry Young.
"It was just to take you away from reality."
To appreciate why the back of a pickup truck seems to be overflowing with plush animals of all sizes, you need to know something about the relationship between the owner of the vehicle and his friend, Royce.
Before you can appreciate how meaningful it is for Brynne to have "Sgt. Pepper's Catio" attached to her home, you should know she's a prolific planner.
"She said there is a beautiful place where people can find happiness." Adam finds out the story behind a creative Central Saanich woman who has been striving to inspire joy in others for decades.
When Sgt. Stuart Bates responded to a call about a deer hit by a car, the B.C. conservation officer never expected it would become a once in a career experience.
After losing his wife Jackie when she was just 31, Adam is now completing a cross-Canada journey to raise money and awareness for research into the genetic heart condition that killed her.
"I feel more hopeful." Adam finds out how a group of people from Victoria is helping a young woman from Afghanistan make a better life for herself and her family in Canada.
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