VFS SEPTEMBER 2026 Jam
We’re happy to announce that the lovely and talented Miriam Sonstenes will be leading the September Jam, so it’s sure…
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A New Chapter for Human Powered Racing
After 15 memorable years of building Human Powered Racing together, Rob Dibden and Mike Neill have mutually decided to conclude…
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Announcing the second annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference
Join us for the second annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference exclusively for medical practitioners. Taking place in Toronto, this conference…
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Interconnectedness Initiative year in review, 2025-2026
Thanks to the ongoing support of the Victoria Foundation, Phase IV of VCST’s Interconnectedness Initiative (I.I.) was launched in September…
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Join VCST in Voices Against Hate
You are Invited! The Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture (VCST) is excited to welcome community members with lived or…
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VCST receives funding from Victoria Foundation for fifth year in a row
We are excited to announce that VCST’s Interconnectedness Initiative has received funding from the Victoria Foundation for the next phase!…
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Studio Pictures: 330 Lawrence Street , Victoria, BC.
Elza Mayhew’s Coast Spirit has been with me since I started working at the University of Victoria in 1983. Situated…
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Summer Fun!
Following are some photos of VFS Members jamming at gigs! VFS members playing at Metchosin’s Canada Day Celebration – FESTIVUS!…
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Lyme disease and your pregnancy: Why avoiding tick bites could protect your unborn child
As many regions of Canada experience a population explosion of ticks and Lyme disease case counts soar, researchers are calling…
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Happy Canada Day, happy Independence Day
As a Canadian company, we’d like to wish our colleagues, clients, and friends across Canada a wonderful Canada Day. To our American friends, we wish you…
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Lack of experience no obstacle at this obstacle course
When runners line up for the start of Fehmi Sakkal’s obstacle course race this October, there’s one obstacle he’s hoping…
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2026 Tri of Compassion Race Results
Race results Special thank you to our sponsors and everyone who donated to VSAC. There’s still time to give! Source…
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Environmental toxicities: Confounding presentations
In her session, Dr. Farrow explains how environmental toxicities can seriously confound the presentation of Lyme disease and delay recovery….
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Highlights in Lyme disease research 2024-2026
The following is an edited transcript from a Center for Lyme Action “State of Lyme Disease Research” online presentation delivered…
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ILADS collaboration with US Health Agency a positive step for Lyme patients
ILADS recently announced a strategic partnership with Health and Human Services that will help further education on Lyme Disease and…
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So you’ve been bitten by a tick. Here’s why you’ll have to pay a private lab to test it for pathogens
As the weather gets warmer and Canadians shed their winter layers to get out in the sun, we should beware…
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VCST Participates in VAST Dialogue “Building Resilience and Understanding Against Hate”
In April, VCST teamed up with the Vancouver Association of Survivors of Torture (VAST) to lead a Victoria-based session of…
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Daniel Lapp’s WOODBOX FIDDLE FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 30, 2026 WORKSHOPS: 12 – 3 pm (details below) JAM & FIDDLE FLASH MOB: 3:30 pm CONCERT: 7:30…
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Documentary sheds light on Lyme journey
This documentary was developed through encounters with specialists and with people who live with the reality of Lyme disease on…
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VCST Launches “Voices Against Hate: Survivor-Led Circles for Change”
VCST is excited to announce that we have received funding from Canadian Heritage in the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program for…
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Job posting: CanLyme Senior Administrator
Reporting to: CanLyme President Janet Sperling Direct reports: None Location: Remote (must be able to work across all Canadian time…
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Lyme disease is as hard to detect as a ‘needle in a haystack.’ But a new breakthrough could change that
The bacterium that causes Lyme disease is a stealthy predator that can hide in patients’ bodies for weeks, months, even…
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Reducing Environmental Impact at HPR Events
At Human Powered Racing we recognize that endurance events—while centred on human effort—can still carry an environmental footprint. Over time,…
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French Balfolk Workshop for Fiddle/Other Instruments & Rhythm/Chord Players
The VFS is so pleased to host a French Balfolk Fiddle/Other Instruments & Rhythm/Chord Workshop with the band Vinta, on…
