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Words Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 Photo Sarah Hartley Photography School District is excited to be celebrating 15 years of our highly successful VIU/SD 63 Hairstylist program with the opening of the teaching salon, Studio 63. Over the years there have been many changes to make the program better for [...]

Tabatha Golat, Editorial Director The ways we influence others aren’t always obvious. Often, it’s the smallest acts that leave the deepest impressions. My Grandma Noni, for example, decorates her ground-level patio for every holiday with handmade displays that bring her joy. What Noni never expected was the impact on those around her. A recent post

Happiness comes in many forms, and this month, I have been reminded of just how diverse and beautiful those moments can be. Take, for example, the pure joy captured in my photo with the Victoria Humane Society during our recent photoshoot. The unconditional love of animals, their trust and affection, is an instant source of

Words Jo Barnes Photos Marcel Qualizza Many of us try to confront our fears: skydiving out of a plane, climbing an icy vertical rockface, diving off a towering cliff into the water below, and for some, it’s going nose to beak with a chicken! Bev Qualizza has always had an innate fear of animals, but