Stories

by Allison Smith "I am NOT a beach girl," my daughter said firmly as we stepped foot on the sandy shores of Miracle Beach during a recent camping trip. "Well it's time to get over it kid," I responded. "You've been born into a beach family." Her feelings on the subject were nothing new. This

by Sue Hodgson As my two children are heading off to University at the end of this month, I've been thinking a lot about how I got into my career. It was all a bit of luck, or actually, as I like to say: "things happen for a reason." I did two years at UNB

by Paula Kully (Can you spot the song titles?)  DOWN ON THE FARM Heart of Glass There is some new buzz at Mattick's Farm, beginning with Fowler Glass Studio. Artist Sandra Fowler is a master in fused glass, creating amazing, colour-rich, decorative pieces and beautiful jewelry. Check out her work at www.fowlerglassstudio.com.   Amazing Collections

by Dr. Marita Schauch, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre After this summer's intense heat, it's more important than ever to talk hydration, but how much do you really know about the importance of water for our health?  Every single one of your bodies' cells contains water, and needs it to function. Some major functions include

by Shelley Dumais, Active Balance Physiotherapy Studio Vertigo can be frightening. Did you wake up one morning and find the room was spinning? Are you continuing to experience dizziness when you roll over in bed or when you lie down or look up? This false sensation of spinning is called vertigo, and it's a warning

by Heidi Hackman & Colleen McNamee, District Career Coordinators, SD 63 | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography Not all students take the same path to reach graduation. Damien Jones is an excellent example of the importance of providing personalized, individualized learning plans to allow students to reach their individual goal for graduation.  Damien started at a neighbourhood

by Deborah Rogers | photo by Janis Jean Photography Back when Gordon Campbell was Premier, one of the goals in his government's Strategic Plan was to "make B.C. the best-educated, most literate jurisdiction on the continent." Funds were made available to task groups that would enhance literacy – not just through formal education, but also