Winnipeg, MB – Ally Beauchesne was moved when she heard a friend’s story about her family gratefully receiving a hamper of food when she was a child. It was heartbreaking to imagine parents unable to provide at least one nice meal for their children on Christmas day. In 2020, this Sutton REALTOR® launched her own grassroots hamper drive.

Oakville, ON – After more than 30 years of exceptional generosity, Wilma Fournier is still in awe of the inexplicable, yet predictable law of giving. She was recently named Oakville’s Top Giving Agent for 2022 and ranked sixth overall in Canada. The Top Giving Agent distinction is an initiative of Rate My Agent. Participants are required to send in copies of their official, charitable receipts…

Canada – The signs of spring have arrived: the first flowers are blossoming, there is warmth in the sunshine, and we have a new Sutton Spirit draw winner. Everyone who shares their news with Sutton Spirit is automatically entered into a random draw for a cash prize. Congratulations to our latest draw winner…

Greater Vancouver Area, B.C. – It’s essential that Canada has people who are trained in First Aid and disaster response. When Corwin Kwan learned that St. John Ambulance was planning their first camp for the Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Development Program since the beginning of the pandemic, he offered to volunteer as the cook—not an easy task with a camp full of…

North Vancouver, B.C. – A leukemia diagnosis is not uncommon in children, but Beckett Tessarolo is exceptional for a few reasons. He was only nine months old when he was diagnosed in February 2020. His spirit and resilience have made him the Honored Hero in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Visionary of the Year campaign.

Surrey, B.C. – On a recent Saturday, when Ron Torres, a REALTOR® with Sutton – Premier Realty, hosted a complementary screening of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. This screening was an opportunity for him to say thank you to past and present clients and to support the Surrey Food Bank.

Surrey, B.C. – A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and southern and central Turkey (Türkiye). Nine hours later, there was another major quake followed by multiple aftershocks. In Turkey alone, more than 40,000 people have died…. Rami Hanna knew he had act before more lives were lost.

Russell, MB – One year ago, Russian tanks rolled across the border of Ukraine marking a major escalation in a conflict that began in 2014. Heavy fighting has destroyed homes, farms, schools, hospitals, and power grids creating the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.

Nanaimo, B.C. – In the event of a major earthquake and a resulting tsunami, millions of people on Canada’s West Coast will need emergency medical care, food, water and other supplies. Ken Welte and his wife and business partner Laura felt honoured to be recruited for Coastal Response 2023…

North Vancouver, B.C. – Every 24 minutes, someone in Canada is diagnosed with blood cancer and most are children and young adults. As a member of the Leadership Team at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Farhad Rahnamoon is pleased to announce the launch of a prestigious fundraising campaign: Visionaries of the Year.

Ottawa, ON – For Heart Month this February, Colin Zappia will be donating $500 per real estate transaction to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation. He is also the Chair of the 2023 Wilbert Keon Memorial Golf Tournament set for July 10 at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club.

Huntsville, ON – Located 200 kilometres north of Toronto, Huntsville and Dwight are close-knit communities nestled in hilly terrain surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers that attract families, cottagers, and nature lovers of all sorts. The region has been home to Jamie Lockwood’s family for more than 100 years.

CANADA – Prepare for the busy spring sales season by building your community reputation through Sutton Spirit—a free service. To celebrate the first day of spring, the next $100 Sutton Spirit draw will be held on March 20, 2023. Each story is a draw entry. These stories can do more than you might imagine...

Whistler, B.C. – Black bears are almost daily visitors to Lisa Ashcroft’s backyard, and she is occasionally treated to sightings of bobcat and lynx. In 38 years of living in Whistler, she has never had a negative encounter with wildlife.

Nanaimo, B.C. – Michael McKillican and his 8-year-old daughter Kate did something this winter that most people would hesitate to do: they reached out directly to homeless people who have been living for months in their cars.

Surrey, B.C. – Wild winter weather and record cold temperatures could not put the freeze on Sutton - Premier Realty’s holiday spirit! A few days before Christmas, they slid down the chimney at the Surrey Food Bank with a cheque for $2,900 and two boxes full of groceries.

CANADA – As we wrap up an unprecedented year, it’s time to celebrate the many Sutton sales associates, brokers and staff who brought joy and hope to others. They turned their passions into action, helped their neighbours, responded to a war half a world away, improved health care and more.

Surrey, B.C. – The 28th annual REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive in November involved the coordinated effort of thousands of sales associates at more 100 offices across the Lower Mainland. They collected enough blankets, coat and clothing to bring comfort to 35,000 people…

Delta, B.C. – Sue Gordon’s daughter Abby was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was just eight years old. With care from her family and advancements in medicine, she has grown up to become an exceptional, Dean’s List student…

Vancouver, B.C. – Urban runs, marathons and cycling races would not be possible without the efforts of volunteers. It was at the Great Trek half marathon in October that David helped to avert a potential disaster…