In this podcast with Jasper Blake and Victoria Shannon, Victoria talks depression, motherhood, the power of big goals and what shaped her to be the powerful, driven woman she is today! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-habit-podcast/id1441839197?i=1000424610157… Source
My Experience doing dental hygiene treatment at H&H has been very rewarding. The clientele who come through here are actively seeking health and are willing to work with me to achieve their optimal oral health. My rental fees for using …
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2019 marks the second year of a decade-long $100,000 commitment from Maple Leaf Adventures to our research and conservation efforts on the BC Coast and, in particular, the Great Bear Rainforest. We are grateful that Maple Leaf recognizes the importance …
“Wanted to send a huge thank you to you and all involved with the Tri of Compassion. Without a doubt one of the best times of our lives! Look forward to next year. Kukwstsétsemc (thank you)! “ Christina Tsuil-menak (Team …
Racing in the heat can impact your performance. Heat ads a level of stress to the body over and above the stress of the effort itself. Perceived effort is often much higher as well, which can add significantly to the …
Nappers! We will be closed MONDAY July 1st for Canada Day! Enjoy your long weekend and we will see you back in a chair TUESDAY at 10am! Source
In my Life Design Coaching practice, I work with clients who want to create results that truly matter to them, but, so far, have not been successful in doing so. Many, if not most, are stuck because they confuse the …
The long pace runs are designed to take the guess work out of what you will be able to do on race day. The bulk of the long run will be pace specific and on target so when it’s time …
I have been a client and fan of Heart & Hands for several years. Something that means a great deal to me is that the services are affordable for all and the healing takes place in a circle. I am …
Sitting is not as good as standing. And standing is not as good as moving. But what about the positioning of our bodies in general? We’re not advocating for posture shaming, but maybe we should listen more when our aunties …
Another Triathlon of Compassion is in the books. Congratulations to everyone who took part in this years event; Athletes, volunteers, sponsors, police, friends and family. You all came together this past Sunday to make the 2019 edition of the race …
Each time I enter Heart & Hands my shoulders begin to drop and I can feel myself taking a deep breath, and I smile. All the thoughtful intention and magic that unfolds within those walls facilitates a sense of safety …
The day after the federal government approved the Trans Mountain Pipeline yet again, Raincoast’s Wild Salmon Program Director, Misty MacDuffee spoke with Mark Brennae on CFAX1070 to talk pipelines, whales, and how humans are implicated in the disappearance of species. …
Misty MacDuffee on CFAX 1070 talking about the approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Read more »
Come spend the morning on the water or in the woods! XTERRA Victoria is one of the toughest and most competitive races on the XTERRA Off Road Triathlon calendar. You can be a part of the action! If you have …
There are two ways to generate speed when running. One is to increase stride length and the other is to increase leg turnover. Leg turnover simply means the number of times your feet cycle through the running motion (or touch …
Great day everyone! We’re very proud to sponsor this race – The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre does necessary work in our community, and it’s also so cool to see young and adult athletes racing together. Congratulations, Triathlon of Compassion! Source …
Just weeks after construction on the Steveston Jetty, dozens of young chinook and chum salmon were funnelled into our research nets in the Fraser estuary. It’s unusual to have such immediate results on a restoration project, and we were delighted. …
The Fraser River estuary is fragmented by structures that alter the flow of water Read more »
The mens’ pro field for the 2019 XTERRA Victoria is heating up. Last year’s champion and 2018 XTERRA Pan Am Tour Champion Brendan Rakita will be defending his title again last year’s runner up and former XTERRA World Champion Joshiah …
When we run we want to maintain a strong posture through the core and back so that our skeleton frame can support most of our weight. When we hinge at the waist (often due to pore core stability and strength) …
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We live in a world where we are constantly asked to sit. What does that mean for our bodies? Everything from our blood, to our nerves, to our skin depend on us to move, and they are there to help …
Success! Since the removal of sections of the Steveston jetty in February, we have been sampling our new jetty ‘breaches’ and have consistently caught juvenile salmon moving through them! This is a huge success and was realized just weeks after …
Great news: juvenile salmon moving through habitats reconnected after 100 years Read more »
XTERRA Victoria and the XTERRA Victoria Trail Run are just around the corner. Are you Ready? Source https://humanpoweredracing.ca/2019/06/xterra-victoria-motivation/
The federal government’s decision to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline project is the wrong choice for endangered killer whales and for the climate emergency. Timeline Ecojustice, Living Oceans Society, Raincoast Conservation Foundation and the Trans Mountain pipeline project: January 2016 …
Passionate about ending sexualized and gender-based violence? We’re looking for someone to fill the Volunteer Organizer (Outreach Officer) position on the AVP team! This position is open to all UVic undergraduate students, and includes recruiting and training new volunteers for …