British Columbians feel better about volunteering with others than solo: poll "A survey conducted by Research Co. last month on behalf of the United Way of the Lower Mainland sought to look into specific aspects of “community engagement” in British Columbia. The results provide a look at some of the issues that are affecting the way we communicate and act to help one another, but also outline the immense rewards of participating with others to make a community better.

Join us. Be a force-for-life in the face of breast cancer. At the Canadian Cancer Society, October is about more than just raising awareness of breast cancer. It's about joining a collective of Canadians who are proving that life is bigger than breast cancer. This collective helps fund the best breast cancer research, provides the largest cancer support system in the country, and advocates on behalf of all Canadians for important social change. Together, we've made significant progress in breast cancer support, prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and care. But with more than 70 Canadians being diagnosed with breast cancer each day, we know there is so much more to be done. Learn more about how you can join us and be a force-for-life in the face of breast cancer