The annual Helmet Heads Canada toy drive, bringing toys to children and teens in Vancouver Island hospitals, is facing a drastic drop in donations.
Helmet Heads Canada toy drive in high demand, but donations dropping
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Island Prostate Centre celebrates 25 years of serving cancer patients
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Victoria Coats for Kids Association in need of jacket donations
As the weather cools, the Victoria Coats for Kids Association is looking for donations to help keep kids around the region warm.
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