B.C. musician inspired by late father to realize Abbey Road dream
As he plays ‘Come Together’ on his acoustic guitar, Justin Hewitt recalls how he first learned to play songs by The Beatles as a way of connecting with his Fab Four loving father.
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B.C. man decorates creative car with hand-painted designs and countless toys
As Dennis Brandt turns the key on the lock attached to his steering wheel he starts laughing. “Seriously,” he says looking up at the collection of curiosities attached to the roof of his vehicle including a painted duck, skateboard, and pair of toy aircraft carriers. “Would anyone steal this car?!”
Four-year-old superhero inspires smiles at B.C. long-term care home
While he’s not faster than a speeding bullet, nor more powerful than a locomotive, this four-year-old is proving to be a superhero.
B.C. artist fills front yard with towering stone sculptures
You may notice the swirling symbol that he “painted” with a power-washer on the sidewalk first.
B.C. friends write and deliver letters from Santa during postal strike
When Tina Marsh realized the postal strike was encroaching on Christmas, she grew increasingly concerned about the kids in her neighbourhood.
B.C. woman overcomes adversity by choreographing positivity
It’s not unusual to find Lesley Carlberg out and about wearing a tutu.
B.C. teen donates Taylor Swift tickets to charity
Whenever Sophia Vaillant would go on family road trips as a kid, she’d inevitably play songs by the same singer.
B.C. man brings clouds to life with stop-motion movies
If you ask Yi Zhao why he’s been pointing his camera at the sky for so long, his answer will be simple.
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