Listen Live

Wounded Warriors journey reaches mid-Island point

The Wounded Warriors are making their way down island.

Over eight days, the team is relay-running to raise funds and awareness for mental health supports for military members and first responders.

Their fundraising total as of last night was $95,700.

Their goal is $250,000.

The Warriors started their journey Sunday in Port Hardy and will finish up March 1st in Victoria. 

They’re running from Campbell River to the Comox Valley tomorrow, and heading south to Port Alberni on Thursday.

Wounded Warriors Canada offers programs designed for veterans, first responders and their families, and 100 per cent of the funds donated from Vancouver Island stay on the island.

Continue Reading

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week

Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.

B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder

B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder. 

Public comment period now open for proposed Gwa’ni land-use goals

British Columbians are invited to have their say on a plan for crown land in the Northern Vancouver Island area. 

“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects

Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C. 

Premier Eby calls for “basic fairness” for B.C. ferry users during Ottawa trip

Premier David Eby said he had “productive” meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and several senior officials during his two-day trip to Ottawa.
- Advertisement -