by Dr. Ambrose Marsh, Chief of Staff, Saanich Peninsula Hospital – It’s June again and time to talk about men’s health (and time for me to write another article). All health concerns are important, but this year, I wanted to highlight a subject that is a little less comfortable to talk about. There is heightened […]
Inside Out: Time to Man Up – Talking Men’s Mental Health Read More »
by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – No bones about it, I’m a sceptic. If things go wrong and my New Age friends suggest I light a candle, I wonder what good that will do. When I mention needing a futon but funds are low, they say: “Manifest one.” Huh? A futon arrives at my door. By coincidence.
Grey Matters: Tools for the Heart Read More »
What is Ukulapha? It’s a Zulu word for healing and the name of the community outreach project in one of the poorest townships in South Africa. The project had its birth with Carolyn Burns, a Victoria resident. Carolyn worked here in the medical field and also at Citizen’s Counselling for 25 years. She was born
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Every month, I have the privilege in my First Word column to share with our readers a few words, thoughts, and ideas that are either on my mind or related to current events or stories in the issue. It might surprise you, but it’s not always easy! Every day I keep a journal of my
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by Dr. Shelley Breadner, Breadner Veterinary Services – We are all faced with worrisome situations involving our pets at one time or another. They become core members of our family and help us through many of life’s ups and downs. The last thing we want to contend with is making a decision for their health
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