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B.C. mom gifting new toques on the streets to honour her late son

Street nurse, shelters hand out gifted headware to Greater Victoria residents
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Left: Diane Buchanan Holland collects new and often handmade toques to hand out to those facing housing or other challenges in winter. Right: The tree she planted on the shores of Bowker Creek in honour of her late son Brennan. (Diane Buchanan Holland/Facebook)

While shopping recently, Diane Buchanan Holland spotted a bike and trailer – kitted out as a place to sleep, with someone indeed napping.

This time of year she happens to carry a selection of bright-coloured toques expressly for the purpose of handing out to those who might not get a gift at Christmas.

She left a neatly folded toque for the fellow to find when he awoke.

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Christine van Reeuwyk

About the Author: Christine van Reeuwyk

I'm dedicated to serving the community of Oak Bay as a senior journalist with the Greater Victoria news team.
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