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Reuniting people with mitts and more builds online B.C. community

‘Even little things make a difference’ says woman running online lost and found
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This tiny stuffy has yet to be reunited with its family, but is drawing a lot of attention and creating community on the Oak Bay Lost & Found Facebook page.(Courtesy Cyndra Townley)

Cyndra Townley is physically incapable of passing by a lonely mitten.

Finding things isn’t new to her. It’s actually a bit of a super power.

“I once found my mother-in-law’s diamond upside down in the shag rug behind her fridge.”

These days it’s primarily cashmere beanies, tiny shoes, dog licence tags and keys.

A lot of keys.

“This is stuff that if I lost it it would drive me crazy,” Townley said.

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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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