– Kathryn Hodgson RMT – We are wonderful creatures of habit. Of course, there are many conscious choices we make throughout our daily lives, but if we stop and examine our behaviours, most of our movements and decisions are actually habits that we do without any serious amount of thinking. Brushing our teeth, tying shoe laces, […]
– by Greg Shearing, Investment & Insurance Advisor – February is Heart and Stroke month and it reminds us of how important it is to do what we can to protect our own health and ensure the wellness of our family. While a good diet and exercise is certainly important for optimal health, having the right
Common Cents: Giving Yourself Options
– by Karen Morgan Executive Director, Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation – You just never know. Lesley and Johnny had a plan and they were working toward a comfortable retirement. House? Check. Retirement funds? Check. Kids launched? Check (well, almost). Then Johnny had a heart attack. His stay in hospital was short and the initial recovery went well,
Inside Out: The True Story of Lesley and Johnny
Most people have never heard of neuroblastoma, so before you read on about Jordan Hopkins and his story I thought it would be prudent to explain to our readers what it is. Neuroblastoma is a rare type of cancer that almost always affects infants and young children under five years of age and is usually
Can We Talk: Sue Hodgson talks with Jordan Hopkins, Neuroblastoma survivor
– by Monika Pelz, Education & Engagement Coordinator, Ocean Networks Canada – What better location to launch an Ocean Aware Challenge for the Girl Guides of BC than the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney, BC? Inspiring the next generation of young women is one of the privileges of being a Girl Guide leader. As the
“Ocean Aware” Challenge event at Sidney’s Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
