The colour of cities and family stories with Sara Emami
I saw an email that was asking for volunteers to do the Brightside resident survey distribution in the fall of…
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Emily Jackson on backcountry camping, perspective shifts, and being active at any age
It was our pleasure to interview Emily Jackson and chat about how she got into physiotherapy, why she thinks hiking…
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Kayaking, skating, and the Canadian Rockies: Getting to know Jacqueline McAllister
We met Jacqueline McAllister to chat with her about physiotherapy practice, living in BC, and pelvic floor health. I grew…
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Sprinting, kinesiology, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Maciek Krolikowski
We spoke online with Maciek Krolikowski to talk about the difference between kinesiology and physiotherapy, connecting with patients, and the…
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Hockey, physio, and moving to Victoria: Getting to know Thomas Zhou
We met Thomas Zhou over the internet to chat with him about growing up playing hockey, moving to Victoria, and…
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Fueling for the work at hand with Dr. Kim McQueen ND
We met up with Dr. Kim McQueen to talk about athletic performance, nutrition, the University of Victoria, and taking tennis…
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From surf spots to inner-ear physio gear, get to know Andrew Mills
We met for a morning Zoom chat with Andrew Mills to learn about travelling as a physiotherapist, surfing with toddlers,…
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Unpacking new research on the Fraser Estuary’s importance to Chinook salmon
A new paper, “Chinook salmon exhibit long-term rearing and early marine growth in the Fraser River, B.C., a large urban…
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Behind The Glass Hunting with Chris Darimont and Chris Pryn
Chris Darimont spoke with hunter and podcaster Chris Pryn to discuss their shared interests in hunting and habitat protection, and…
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Lena Walther on podcasts, zoom HIIT class, and the upside of telerehab
We sat down for virtual coffee with one of our newest physiotherapists, Lena Walther. She told us about pelvic floor…
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What would it be like to study wolves?
Dr. Heather Bryan, an Assistant Professor in Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Northern BC, has been studying…
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Shannon Kennedy talks rowing, Olympics, and not making sourdough
Shannon worked in Sports Medicine, and took shifts on an orthopaedic trauma floor before deciding to come to Arbutus Physio….
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A digital meetup and interview with Brandon Warren
We met Brandon Warren for a chat over the interwebs to talk about moving East to West, physiotherapy, and getting…
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Coaching and fundraising with Rob Dibden
We connected with Rob Dibden to talk about adapting to COVID-19, the Triathlon of Compassion, and staying motivated. Rob has…
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Courtenay to Victoria with a few detours for physiotherapist Connor Willis
Connor did his undergrad here in Victoria, and his Master’s in Hamilton. And he grew up just a few hours…
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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…
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Elizabeth (Beth) May talks kinesiology, UVic, running and physiotherapy
We sat down to enjoy a coffee with Beth recently. We talked about physiotherapy, running, the University of Victoria, community…
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Coffee with Susan Simmons, long distance swimmer
I was lucky enough to join Susan Simmons for coffee this week. We talked about 30 hour swims, being an…
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Interview: Why our latest court challenge to the re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline is critical for the Salish Sea
The Southern Resident killer whales are a small declining population. The increase in tanker traffic associated with the Trans Mountain…
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Misty MacDuffee on CFAX 1070 talking about the approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline
The day after the federal government approved the Trans Mountain Pipeline yet again, Raincoast’s Wild Salmon Program Director, Misty MacDuffee…
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Kiah Wheeler tells us about her love for triathlon
Kiah sat down with us to talk about her passion for triathlon (it’s contagious!), her kinesiology degree, life at the…
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Brooke Woodley tells us about her journey with CrossFit
Brooke Woodley is a CrossFit athlete who moved to Victoria last year. She trains at Taranis, and is taking Kinesiology…
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Catching up with Scott Holden, physiotherapist and sport enthusiast
We sat down with Scott Holden recently to talk about sports, being a physiotherapist, and exploring Vancouver island. You moved…
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The National Energy Board and killer whales, on As It Happens
While we are glad that the NEB recognizes that the project will have significant adverse effects on Southern Resident killer…
