Neighbourhood Spotlight: DAVIE VILLAGE
Posted on Jul 01, 2022
To kick off Pride Week here in Vancouver, I wanted to share a few things which you can find in Davie Village which bring me joy. Running along Davie Street from Burrard to Jervis in Vancouver’s West End, Davie Village is the City’s vibrant LGBTQ2S+ neighbourhood where you’ll find many locally owned businesses and amazing people, along with the famo...
Circle of Hope Update
Posted on Apr 29, 2022
I can’t find the words to explain how deeply this photo moves me. Many of you are aware that my son Sid and I partnered with Rainbow Refugee to form a Circle of Hope to sponsor an LGBTQ+ refugee to Canada. It began with an email to Rainbow Refugee on December 30, 2019 and the forming of the One Love Circle of Hope in September 2020. My first contac...Senior Animals in Need Today Society (SAINTS)
Posted on Oct 04, 2021
With everything happening in our lives and around us, it is easy to sometimes feel as though it is difficult, or impossible, to take steps to make the world a better, more compassionate place for others.
Thankfully, there are many amazing groups both locally and internationally which are doing great work by providing care and support, advocacy, and...
Good things: Health Initiative for Men (HIM)
Posted on Jul 08, 2021
To kick off Pride week here in Vancouver I thought it would be fitting to highlight the important work done by HIM (Health Initiative for Men) in Part 3 of my “Good Things” series.
The Focus of HIM is on strengthening the physical, mental, and social health and well-being of self-identified GBQ men and gender diverse people in British Columbia. The...
The Focus of HIM is on strengthening the physical, mental, and social health and well-being of self-identified GBQ men and gender diverse people in British Columbia. The...
Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
Posted on Jun 03, 2021
As June is Pride month, I thought for Part 2 of my “Good Things” series, it would be a perfect fit to spotlight the important work done by the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, as well as invite you to join the Pride Kickoff festivities (from home) that raise funds for this cause.
The Dr. Peter Centre, located in Downtown Vancouver’s Westend, provides sup...
The Dr. Peter Centre, located in Downtown Vancouver’s Westend, provides sup...
Mother's Day: Sharon Koshul Memorial Prize in Animal Law
Posted on May 09, 2021
Today I am reflecting on the amazing memories that I was able to share with my mother Sharon and how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to call such a kind and funny woman my mom. She was my best friend and I miss her deeply.
Compassion and caring for animals were essential parts of my mother’s life and she would do anything she could to he...