BC Bear Day photography exhibit
As part of BC Bear Day – this Sunday in North Vancouver – you can view a fantastic collection of wildlife photography that will, of course, include BC Bears. You can take a sneak peak below, and we hope you …
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We are looking for a new Executive Director
We are looking for our next Executive Director who will lead our dynamic and growing team into the future. As an anti-violence organization, VSACis committed to learning and growth and taking steps in new directions to inspire a world free …
Research: Trophy hunters pay more to target larger-bodied carnivores
The behaviour of human hunters diverges from other animals. Other predators tend to target vulnerable individuals in prey populations. Human animals, often males, tend to hunt large, reproductive-aged individuals. In the case of guided trophy hunting there are costs, like …
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Pathway To Results-From Fit To Stretch
8220;Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.” — Dale E. Turner Abraham Maslow said we long to be “that which we glimpse in …
H&H at the 14th Annual Victoria Anarchist Book Fair
The H&H ‘punking crew will be tabling their annual post at the 14th Annual Anarchist Book Fair for SATURDAY ONLY, 11am – 5pm. In addition, there will be a few changes to our ‘punking roster: > Saturday Sept. 21, 9am …
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Livable Cities Forum: Building better communities through resilience, October 2019
The forum is a boutique event geared towards municipalities and community stakeholders, creating a space to come together to share ideas, resources, and strategies for building healthier, more resilient communities… …
How new research on habitats within the Fraser River estuary implicates conservation strategy
Raincoast biologist Misty MacDuffee joined Mark Brennae on CFAX 1070 to talk about the Fraser River and the fish that rely on its distinct and interconnected habitat. The Fraser Estuary supports more than 100 species that are recognized as “at-risk” …
Buy a boat, help protect coastal carnivores
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to own a beautiful sailboat while supporting the conservation of wildlife at the same time. Tooth and Nail was donated to us by the family of the late Ronald Martin. Ronald and his …
Heart & Hands Turns 9!
SATURDAY Oct. 12, 7 – 9pm All friends, clients & volunteers welcome :) Please join us for refreshments and merriment as we celebrate 9 years of using acupuncture as a tool for positive social change! *In observance of Thanksgiving, we …
Three unforgettable moments in [my] hockey history
Where I grew up in Northern Alberta, hockey was a big deal. My big brother played hockey. And my dad, who was not a great skater, played hockey in a community league. Everyone had a team, or pretended to. Everyone …
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Research: Habitat use by juvenile salmon, other migratory fish, and resident fish species underscores the importance of estuarine habitat mosaics
Pacific salmon, especially Chinook and Chum, reside and feed in estuaries during downstream migrations. But the extent to which they rely on estuaries, and which habitats within estuaries, is not well understood. We need to understand this complexity if we …
A little about Jenica
Jenica Geisler completed her diploma in Doctorate studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences (ACOS) in Nelson, BC, in 2012. She began practicing as a Community Acupuncturist shortly after, which motivated her to use her …
WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CREATE?
“True vocation is that work in which the world’s deep hunger and our deep gladness meet.” — Frederick Buechner Buechner offers great advice. As do Joseph Campbell and Oprah, when they tell us, “Follow your bliss!” or “Live Your Passion.” …
A new way to help us end trophy hunting in the Great Bear Rainforest
By now you’ve probably seen the photos and video we’ve shared of the Kitlope, and hopefully you’re getting some sense of how spectacular this place really is. This past May I was given the opportunity to travel to the Kitlope …
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Be our work study student this year!
We’re hiring a work study to join our fabulous team for the 2019/2020 school year! We have 340 hours at $14.50 per hour available. Students must be eligible for the UVic Work Study program (see link for more information and …
Human Powered Racing 2020
We are looking forward to an exciting 2020 with a lot of exciting camps/ races/ events on the horizon; Ironman Canada, ITU Grand Final, California Camp, Bermuda Camp, Tucson Camp, Penticton Camp, Parksville 360…. If you are looking for a …
SUNDAY Sept 22nd, Take Home TCM: Moxa 101
Facilitated by Susan Shields, R.Ac. Participants will wear loose fitting clothing. Hand-outs + materials are provided Chinese style moxabustion or “moxa” consists of mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris) rolled into a cigar-like stick. This stick is ignited and the heat from the …
Journalism is a convenience store
I like to imagine different metaphors for journalism. Consider that the press is a giant inertia machine, for example. I like to imagine different metaphors as a way to resist, and make evident, the dominant ones. The dominant frames are …
Salmon, bears and people
Grizzly and black bears do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to connecting marine and terrestrial ecosystems along the coast. As fish return each fall to spawn, bears catch salmon and eat them along the river banks …
How often should I get acupuncture?
Sometimes people try acupuncture and are disappointed because it didn’t work for them. In many of these cases, they were only able to come in for acupuncture a few times, because of finances, scheduling, or life just got too busy. …
Labour Day Weekend Closures!
Nappers! Christina will be closing out the last week of August with her usual Saturday shift, August 31st, 9am – 2pm. Otherwise, we will be CLOSED: > Saturday Aug. 31st, 2 – 6pm > Sunday Sept. 1st, 10am – 3pm …
I seen it
Every time I would say “seen,” instead of “have seen” or “saw,” she would giggle. To be clear, she would also laugh along with my jokes and other attempts at cleverness. She was kind. But she was also ruthlessly attentive …
Terminal 2 expansion at Roberts Bank jeopardizes salmon recovery efforts
Given the ecological challenges that Fraser River salmon, including juvenile salmon, face at this point in history, now is not the time to increase pressure on their rearing grounds in the Fraser estuary by increasing the footprint of the Terminal …
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