EQ certification and training has completely transformed both my personal and professional life. Working in Human Resources and more specifically labour relations, I deal with conflict every day. This training has allowed me the ability to be more inquisitive and …
Nappers! We are CLOSED Monday Aug. 3rd, for BC Day! But still plenty of timeslots available this weekend: > SATURDAY Aug. 1st, 10am – 3pm with Susan > SUNDAY Aug. 2nd, 10am – 3pm with Veronica Just a reminder that …
Artist: Mary HøegMedia: PhotographyDate & Location: c. 1895-1903, Horton, NorwayWhere can I see this artwork?: Preus Museum, Norway Significance to Queer Art History Mary Høeg was a Norwegian suffragette and photographer. This is a photograph (described to me as an …
The pandemic has impacted our lives in many ways, particularly with regard to learning in schools and experiential programming. Teachers have had to fast-track their technological skills and shift from their regular face to face connections with students to engaging …
Spirit bears are rarer than we thought and protection of their habitat is inadequate. New research has identified that the small genetic change responsible for Spirit bears – a rare, white-coated form of black bears – is up to 50% …
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Here is another lovingly curated selection of music, films, poetry, resources and recipes to keep you grounded, nourished, physically+emotionally safe and engaged with what is happening in the world near and far. May this care package take you through the …
In this episode, Justin Wood takes us deep into the world of ticks. We will find out what makes ticks tick, including their feeding patterns and life stages. We learn about the different kinds of ticks found in Canada, as …
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Justin Wood founded Geneticks, Canada’s first private tick testing lab, in 2018 and has an extensive background in genetics. He graduated with biology degrees from Queen’s University (B.Sc.H) and the University of Calgary (M.Sc.) with specializations in genetics and molecular …
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 July 27, 2020 Download the open letter (PDF) Dear Prime Minister Trudeau: The undersigned Canadian animal protection organizations and scientific experts …
Open letter to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau: Curb the wildlife trade Read more »
It was a profoundly silent winter morning. The forest was vividly awake. Twin sister red cedars, the sacred XPÁY, grow intertwined, elegant limbs drooping around each other, coiled in an ancient embrace. The ubiquitous sword ferns poke at their feet, …
Looking for some run motivation in August? Once again we are giving athletes a goal to strive for and rewarding your efforts with a unique one of a kind plaque and special commemorative medallions that fit into the plaque and …
New research has identified that the small genetic change responsible for Spirit bears – a rare, white-coated form of black bears – is up to 50% rarer in the Great Bear Rainforest than previously estimated. The study also indicates that …
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The time has come and we will be expanding our hourly capacity to 4 timeslots per hour! Appointments (3 timeslots per hour) will be available up until Sunday August 2nd. Then there will be a break in appointment availability so …
Expanding our Community Acupuncture hours in August! Read more »
Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” — Arundhati Roy Table Of Contents Dearest Heart & Hands Community; current and future BCST enthusiastsBefore you make an appointmentOn …
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Reopening July 27th! Read more »
In this episode, Chris and Todd Howard discuss the Raincoast Conservation Foundation and his work as the Science Director. Chris helps to shed some light on British Columbia’s dwindling forests, the logging industry, and the limitations of commercial-scale tree planting. …
The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation is dedicated to promoting research, education, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme and associated diseases in Canada. CanLyme is delighted to announce that we received funding from a generous donor. This specific funding is to support …
I ordered and then waited, and waited and waited a bit more and finally, the package arrived in my mailbox. Three pieces of fabric from a test I sent to Spoonflower, and today, the fourth piece arrived. I’m quite pleased …
The pandemic has affected everyone. For us, it has meant that we have cancelled all our 2020 wolf expeditions and spirit bear tours. Leading these trips is a living for Marven Robinson and me, but it is much more than …
We hosted an inspiring online event last night focused on the Royal BC Museum book about killer whales, Spirits of the Coast. Our presenters, Jess Housty, Eric Mazimpaka, Nikki La’es , and Misty MacDuffee, were contributors to the book and …
We met Brandon Warren for a chat over the interwebs to talk about moving East to West, physiotherapy, and getting outside. Thank you for your time, warmth, and generosity, Brandon! You went from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia to Victoria, …
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We just wrapped up our 11th episode of Coastal Insights, a live and interactive online learning program. If you missed an episode you were interested in, or want to send one that inspired you to a friend, you can find …
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In our inaugural episode we meet our host, Sarah Cormode. Sarah draws upon her expertise in education, research and outdoor adventure to explore all things Lyme. She reflects back on her own experience with Lyme disease after being bitten by …
In Episode 1, Sarah Cormode explores Lyme disease through the perspective of a Canadian family physician during her interview with Dr. Liz Zubek. Dr. Liz Zubek is a family physician with a special interest in Lyme disease and other tick-borne …
Project Respect is collaborating with Nichola Watson, Counsellor, and Dr. Lisa Gunderson’s Girls and Femmes with Afro-textured Hair Group to develop workshops for Black youth. We are working together to build workshops about consent, gender, and bystander intervention, and we …