DonB次元官网网址檛 be surprised to find residents around the West Shore doing unexpected nice things for each other this Friday.

Colwood, Langford and Highlands proclaimed Nov. 6 Random Act of Kindness Day. Inspired by an initiative in Ontario, the day is now earmarked to celebrate simple and random acts of generosity, with an eye on nourishing and strengthening community.

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Colwood Mayor Hamilton recalled how a neighbour mowed her lawn while the mayor was away for a couple weeks earlier this year. She hopes to see these kinds of sentiments grow.

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For more information visit victoriafoundation.bc.ca/kindness.

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