Phone Line Changes
Effective Immediately, we have made changes to our phone line hours due to reduced staffing levels. Please read the information…
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Announcing When Love Hurts, the podcast, hosted by Alison Epp and Jo Neill
When love hurts is a new podcast that busts down the many myths and misconceptions that exists around the topic…
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Presentation assessment specifies one ICT
Consider the difference between these instructions for a presentation assessment: The examples are similar but the first focuses on the…
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Listen to Lance Barrett-Lennard explain the importance of proper policy recommendations for Southern Resident killer whale recovery
A new report by an independent science panel calls for action to aid in the recovery of endangered Southern Resident…
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Explainer: what is emotional intelligence and why do you need it?
Self-awareness and an ability to regulate how you act on your emotions are crucial components of emotional intelligence. Source
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A New Chapter: Exploring Artists’ Books
I’ve just signed up for a new course with FibreArts Take Two, taught by Toni Hill from New Zealand, on…
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The Language of Folds
As I work through the FibreArt Takes Two course Unbound, I’ve arrived at the chapter on concertina books – one…
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Everyone “gets” emergencies
Why collective preparedness is a popular gateway for neighbours to help one another. …
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MCC feedback on the 2025/26 salmon IFMP
In April 2025, the MCC salmon committee submitted its feed back to DFO on recovery and management issues for the…
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New study reveals pathways to transform conflict over contentious salmon and killer whale management in B.C.
VICTORIA, B.C. – Amidst enduring perceived conflict between anglers and killer whale advocates, a new peer-reviewed study offers hope for…
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Turning the tide for southern resident killer whales
A new political era is unfolding in Canada, characterized by a push for expedited development approvals through the Building Canada…
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Chronic Illness and Academic Accommodation
Jung is adept at pointing out how academic accommodations fall short of delivering equitable learning experiences. This is one of…
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71. The interaction between complex chronic disease and mental health
In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Eleanor Stein. Dr. Stein is a medical doctor and psychiatrist. The course of…
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Jammin’ at the 2025 Saanich Fair
Come out and support our members at the Fair! The VFS will be playing some tunes at the Saanich Fair…
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Regarding TransFest:
I had originally signed up to vend at Transfest when it first was announced. I hadn’t really heard back and…
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Building a culture of marine-mammal safe boating on the coast
Whether you’re boarding a motorized vessel, or hopping into a kayak to enjoy a leisurely paddle, you’re entering the home…
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Saying No to the Checklist
This article would be useful to educators beginning to grapple with the legacy of ablism within their courses and institutions….
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Race Report: Oregon 70.3, July 20, 2025
On July 20th, 2025, a strong crew from Human Powered Racing headed south to take on the Oregon 70.3 in…
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A little about Bre
Hi, I’m Bre (she/they). I’m originally from Prince Edward County and Newcastle, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe,…
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XTERRA Victoria to Become Victoria X Tri in 2026
Victoria, BC — August 11, 2025 — After more than a decade as part of the global XTERRA family, we…
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Back from England with Inspiration and Stories
I’m back home after a fantastic trip to England and the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham. It was such an…
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Inclusive Design in Online and Blended Courses
This paper offers some examples of “why” and “how” educators could make digital accessibility improvements to their courses. By attempting…
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Why an integrated approach to tick-borne pathogens is important in the diagnosis of clinical cases
The article titled “Why an Integrated Approach to Tick-Borne Pathogens (Bacterial, Viral, and Parasitic) Is Important in the Diagnosis of…
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70. Lilian Dart on tick safety, education, and the prevention of Lyme disease
In this episode, we talk with Lilian Dart, a PhD student at the University of Toronto. Lilian is an environmental…
