BC Family

03/12/2026

🌿 Me when someone comes by unexpectedly or before I can get to the grocery store:

Tea? Coffee? Water?

That's all we've got.

03/08/2026

🇨🇦🍁Congratulation to Natalie Wilkie (who is from British Columbia)! It looks like there is perfect weather for the athletes.🍁🍁

View: https://youtu.be/Tnfb9hdfrzI

03/08/2026

It happens in Canada too.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19t69o49dV/

What is something all of these recruitment methods have in common? They began as relationships.

It’s more common for someone to be trafficked by a person they know than by a stranger.

Traffickers rarely start with threats.
They start with trust. With attention. With what looks like care.

But here’s the truth:�The same thing that can be used to exploit someone – a relationship – can also be the very thing that protects them.

Parents who stay involved.
Teachers who notice behavior changes.
Friends who ask deeper questions.
Neighbors who check in.

We are each other’s first line of defense. We are stronger together.

Safe relationships act as a shield. When someone is surrounded by support, traffickers can’t recruit easily without someone seeing the red flags.

That’s why understanding the signs of recruitment matters. The more informed we are, the more protected our communities become.

’s free resource library equips people to recognize dangerous relationships early, build safe connections, and prevent exploitation before it begins. Comment SAFE to download our Safe Relationships Guide and start building stronger, safer connections today.

03/08/2026

🌸Happy International Women's Day🌸In many ways, life may be difficult for you now. Which women in the public realm (authors, activists, professionas, community builders) are you listening to right now for inspiration?

03/06/2026

Dame Judi Dench shows how to react to an intentional -- or unintended/misattributed in this case -- ageist question.

"Out!"

03/06/2026

🌿 Reflecting on the Christmas traditions that bring us joy and comfort, even in uncertain times.
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What are your favourite Christmas/holiday traditions?
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https://bcfamily.ca/christmas-traditions

03/06/2026

Well that looks like fun. Although I never moved that quickly on the Rideau Canal!
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AsPBXNmvP/

03/05/2026

Good to know!!

If your garden gets full sun and summer heat cooks everything, these are the “don’t baby me” bloomers. ☀️🌼

A few easy wins for better results:
🌱 Plant when nights are reliably warm and water deeply for the first 2–3 weeks so roots go down. After that, let the top inch of soil dry before watering again.
✂️ Deadhead zinnias, cosmos, and blanket flower to keep blooms coming.
🐝 Add at least two types for pollinators and longer color, like butterfly w**d + coneflower + black-eyed Susan.

Soil tip: even tough flowers do better with a little compost mixed in at planting time. It helps hold moisture without staying soggy.

03/05/2026

Where to Report Telephone Scams in BC
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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC): Report all types of fraud and scams online or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.
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Local Police/RCMP: Contact your local BC RCMP detachment if you are a victim of fraud, particularly if you have lost money or personal information.
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Vancouver Police Department (VPD): For incidents in Vancouver, call 604-717-3321 or file an online report if there is no suspect and losses are under $25,000.
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Financial Institution: Contact your bank or credit card company immediately if you shared financial details or sent money.
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National Do Not Call List (DNCL): Report unwanted telemarketing calls to the DNCL or call 1-866-580-DNCL.
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Spam Text Reporting: Forward scam text messages to 7726 (SPAM) to alert your service provider.