Innovative libraries

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align=”left” The expanding services and resources that libraries are bringing to our communities are stunning, and welcomed. Innovations are being driven by the cool ideas and generous spirit of librarians around the world.

Preparing for the gift of retirement

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Tips on how to see and experience retirement as a gift

Studs Terkel: oral historian, broadcaster

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Studs Terkel was a hero of mine. Such a please to run into someone else who is intimately aware of his work and directly influenced by his work..

Colliding with Strangers: Cab driver advice

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There’s more to taking a cab than just getting there. Enroute to a very important exam, she took a cab and received just the right support.

Urban garden adding to the community

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Latest developments at the Yates Street Community Garden in downtown Victoria, BC. It was basically a parking lot before this initiative.

West Side Family Place ( Vancouver) 1983

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35 years ago… West Side Family Place was featured on this news clip…Honest, timeless, candid sharing, ..

Making a business out of adventure

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There’s a market when you can find a story… whether it’s about an event, or the culture you’re exploring.

The impact of theatre

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A seasoned actor, director, producer shares instances of how theatre changes lives and views of performers and audience members.

The Hire ( 7 days makes for dramatic change)

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A manager was asked by his wife to get a job closer to home…. and then helped him with a priceless introduction

Giving strangers what they need

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Her work at Lush in Toronto gave her a unique opportunity to reach out and give customers what they needed. What she did could help anyone who’s wanting to make a better connection with others in their days or throughout