Adam Sawatsky

Grateful that the Sawatsky Sign-Off is expanding to become a daily feature on @CTVVancouver. Thank you for the warm welcome from the News and @CTVMorningLive crews. I look forward to sharing more stories from people on the Island, and now regularly across the mainland.

When Jorge saw the hummingbird making a little nest in his backyard, he never would have imagined her feathered family would make such a big impression around the world. youtu.be/wDYd2qA1NQc

The story of how an athlete with Down syndrome is overcoming the adversity of being legally blind by publishing a unique cookbook youtu.be/ZY0QzmhhhIA

When my random search for a story lead to a pair of larger-than-life paintings, I never imagined meeting a Viking-inspired dog rescuer. youtu.be/9XWexNFXz3A

When she stepped-up to save an abandoned baby bunny, she never expected the animal would inspire her to save herself. #goodnews youtu.be/jzQBace9XBA

Watch what happened after a woman started planting all sorts of chandeliers in her garden. youtu.be/WVC9KJ5ivwc

Meet a 115-year-old stuffed bear and the specialized surgeon who treated him at a teddy bear hospital youtu.be/fl2XHGZJV_o

Meet a dynamic 95-year-old who performed at Radio City Music Hall before beginning to run marathons at 80. youtu.be/_qnXR33NECA

After receiving a terminal diagnosis, Charlie decided to fill his remaining days with hope and creativity. m.youtube.com/watch?v=PZKcaW…

When his dad died too soon, Richard had nothing tangible to remember him by. But then, almost 50 years after his dad sold his beloved motorcycle to support his family, Richard found it. Watch the story behind the emotional reunion: youtube.com/watch?v=QIDJltPo…

Mango the elderly flamingo was lashing out after mourning the loss of his long term partner. Watch what happened after a man spent month’s gaining the bird’s trust and forming an enduring friendship with the flamingo. youtu.be/YWoZPXCkR5s

The story of an egg that’s been kept uncooked and un-cracked for almost 60 years. It also has a smiley face on its shell and was given a name. youtu.be/-XtoO3poiks

When a 7-year-old boy developed a passion for elevators, his dad decided to take him for rides on as many elevators as they could find. They never imagined how their weekly “elevator adventures” would lead to uplifting acts of generosity. youtu.be/sC6zmzJgfA8

After discovering an old record with no label at a thrift store, a man worked for years to solve the mystery of who made the music on it. What happened next was the realization of a 60 year musical dream. youtu.be/5vPyuDyw57c

Thank you Victoria for your amazing generosity!

And it wraps up in the traditional way with the 1812 Overture and fireworks @VicSymphony Symphony Splash

The lights on the Leg came on just in time for the soundtrack to E.T. at Symphony Splash @VicSymphony

And the second half of @VicSymphony Symphony Splash begins with Star Wars

Oh Victoria! It’s so wonderful to be back together like this after a five years. Welcome back Symphony Splash @VicSymphony