Our hardworking H&H Acupunking Team will be taking a well-deserved break over the Christmas Holidays, so there will be a few changes in our practitioner schedule, IN ADDITION to holiday closures. Our following changes are listed below: SUNDAY Dec. 23, 10am – 3pm – Katrina subbing CLOSED Dec. 24 – 26 THURSDAY Dec 27, 3 …
Once in a while I have to work with video or audio recordings. Or sometimes I need to convert file formats. And sometimes when I do media critique I have to do a little creative, fair use, editing. Here are three tools that I’ve found useful. VLC, Handbrake, Audacity Many years ago my good friend …
Another semester is almost done, and we congratulate all of you on finishing your semester, whether you got through your classes and/or took time to look after yourself. Whatever you did to make it through – we support you and we think you did a great job! We’re excited to share with you some of …
We have some great news! With just weeks left to buy the Nadeea trophy hunting tenure, an anonymous donor has offered to match the last $50,000. As of this morning you have already helped us to to raise $401,655. With this matching funding in place, if we can raise $48,345, you will have edged us …
On the brink of campaign success – New $50,000 match funding Read more »
Join Coaches Mike Neill and B78‘s Jasper Blake as they return to their old training grounds to take you on some epic climbs through the Santa Monica Mountains. These 4 days of training will take your riding to the next level. With almost 20,000 vertical feet of climbing and rides ranging in length from 3 …
We caught up to Gillian Carleton this fall to talk about sports, training, recovering from injury, and the life of an academic. Carleton won bronze in the 2012 Olympics in London as a track cyclist in the women’s team pursuit. She also took first place in the Omnium, Pan American Track Championships, in 2014. Since …
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The Victoria Youth Triathlon will be the second stop on the BC High Performance Super Series in 2019. In a recent announcement Triathlon BC named four races that will make up the BC Super Series. Along with the Victoria Youth Triathlon, the North Shore Triathlon, the Kelowna Apple Triathlon and the Vernon Kids Triathlon make …
Hello again! If you read my first post from back in July, you’ll remember that I planned to run the length of the Island from Port Hardy to Victoria that summer. Due to several reasons, such as various injuries and a few issues regarding travel, I was not able to start my run as planned. …
Tuesday, November 27th is Giving Tuesday, the international day of giving. After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, people participate in Giving Tuesday to show their support for the communities and non-profit organizations they love. Giving Tuesday marks the launch of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s holiday campaign: 55 Days to Raise $55,000. We are raising …
By nature, triathletes love to swim, bike and run. That is our sport. That is what we do. However, if there is one area that I have found many age group triathletes tend to overlook it is strength. Adding gym time to an already busy life of swim, bike and run can seem impossible. Now, …
What do the proceeds from the sale of flights of beer, a “by donation” yoga class, a trunk show and tank tops all have in common? They are all amazing examples of how local companies and individuals can raise life-changing support for survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. Join the Fast Five Fundraiser …
This past summer, the world’s attention was focused on the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales that inhabit the Salish Sea and its outside coastal waters. Tahlequah (J35) carried her dead calf for more than two weeks in a visible display of grief. At the same time, another young infirmed female, Scarlet (J50), was the …
Southern Resident killer whales are on the precipice Read more »
Human Powered Racing came to Sooke in February of 2018. It was a humble beginning for the four athletes who regularly attended workouts at the SeaParc Recreation Centre on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Our small but committed team was represented at a number of races this past summer including the Tri of Compassion, the Victoria …
We are just a few weeks away from the holiday season and at Heart & Hands we would like to extend the opportunity to counter-balance this season of consumerism with philanthropy extending from our local and national community. We are always extremely grateful for the gifts our clients bring around the holidays. However, this year …
The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest spinal nerve in the human body. As you can see from the picture, it’s pretty thick too! It runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the back of each leg. It supplies sensation to the sole of the foot, the ankle, the entire lower …
This December the last showing of our One shot for Coastal Carnivores photography exhibit will open at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, Saturday 8th December. We will announce some exciting news about our efforts with Coastal First Nations to permanently end commercial trophy hunting in the Great bear Rainforest. Please book your ticket today …
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On the occasion of this year’s meeting of the American Anthropological Association in San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, we’ve organized a round table called Bad Habitus: Multimodal Anthropology in the Age of the Multimodal. Along with Deborah Thomas, Jenny Chio, Coleman Nye, Patricia Alvarez and Shalini Shankar, we aim to further the discussion …
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After work grocery shopping at Red Barn Market with co-workers! So happy we’re neighbours, Red Barn. Everyone is out and about this evening on Oak Bay Ave. #NotRainingYet # Source https://www.arbutusphysiotherapy.ca/2018/11/grocery-shopping-at-red-barn-on-oak-bay-ave/
Our Nations have a deep connection with the ocean. For millennia, the ocean has provided for our people, sustaining us physically, culturally and economically. Sadly, industrial fishing practices have depleted many of fisheries we rely on. In this video, filmmaker and Oceana Canada’s Senior Advisor, Alexandra Cousteau, spends time in our communities to learn about …
Rebuilding depleted fisheries: why it matters to coastal communities Read more »
Acupuncture Seat Sales punchcards are available for the month of December, so give the gift of health & wellness for the holiday season! Your ticket to stress management, immune boosting and so much more with these convenient & affordable treatment packages: 3 sessions for $55 | 6 sessions for $105 We accept cash, cheque & …
Last week the Canadian federal government announced its refusal to issue an emergency order to protect endangered Southern Resident killer whales under the Species at Risk Act, despite the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans’ recommendation to do so. Raincoast Conservation and our partners, David Suzuki Foundation, Georgia …
Cabinet rejects request for an emergency order for endangered killer whales Read more »
I have read there have been more books written about wolves than any other species. There is something so compelling about them and, yet, they are also polarizing for people. Opinions about wolves are strong and varied. They are icons of wilderness, wildness and all things good. They are vicious killers, not to be trusted …
Save the date for the 5th annual Community Health Fair on November 17th from 1-4pm! This fair will be taking place at the Shelldale Community Centre at 20 Shelldale Crescent, brought to you in partnership between the Guelph Community Health Centre, Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington, HIV/AIDS Resources & Community Health (ARCH), WDG Public Health, Canadian …
It continues to amaze me how some employees treat the very people who will be writing their reference letters. Who’s writing your reference letter or who is going to provide a reference for you and what are they going to say about you? What do you want them…