Humanitarian researcher seeks grassroots solutions in Uganda Jill Van-Gyn Carr, pursuing a Masters in Human Security and Peacebuilding at Royal Roads, is about to set off to Acholiland, Uganda, a region recovering from twenty years of conflict. As part of her program she is conducting major research in community inclusion in the region’s developing oil…
The Distance from the Trig is all that matters Born athletic powerhouse Adam Drummond made the BC football Juniors in his twenties, but to sustain a living and make time for family it meant a different kind of commitment. For Adam the gym felt purposeless, he thrives on direction. In 2006, a friend turned him…
‘Trigger on a loaded gun’ full of big dreams and great sound Formed like rough edges of a coastal shoreline, the Carlines were shaped slowly over time by gathering talented, up-coming passionate musicians. Collectively their lyrical, up-beat music is blended by hometown voice of singer songwriter Sjoerd Meyer. Sjoerd, the band’s originator, had be going…
Obese to Athlete a personal journey of perseverance stroke by stroke In 2010, Caroline Walker, barely five feet tall, was 239 pounds and in dire need of change – so she chose to pursue her vision to become an athlete. Caroline hired Brent St. John to coach her and get her fit for cycling across…
The elegance of physical feminine in motion The power in true beauty and movement is almost indescribable. It is positively infectious for the fortunate audience members especially when it’s Meghan Kelly performing. Dancing religiously since she was young, Meghan was influenced by a friend of her mother to take up belly dancing; after seeing it she was hooked! Kelly’s wildly imaginative…
The buzz about a keeper in our garden city Without bees most foods would not exist (and we would not exist for that matter). Beekeeper Brian Scullion sees very clearly where bees fit into our communities and cities. Producing 100 pounds of honey from these roof top hives for a hotel restaurant last year, Brian is a…
Transported by an epic new sound Mystically engineered local band Isobel Triggerculminates a sound and vocals reflecting the work of famous singers such as Bjork and Florence Welch. Their original music leaves fans suspended with rapture between soft feminine loftiness and a resonance upsurge. Videos for their latest EP Nocturnal featuring their singles “ Dust…
Dressed with generosity and vision A reflection of nine unique friends and her mother’s loving encouragement inspired dress designer Laura Bemister six years ago to create her own line. After hiring pattern maker, Laura rolled out her vision – part of her own prophecy as a child recognizing her mother looked great in some colours…
Such happiness through hardship keeps artform alive Classical ballet encompasses Andrea Bayne’s entire world. With an intense rehearsal schedule over twenty-three years, she sacrificed time and body. Her scholastic studies only put her behind full-time dancers, so she made a commitment which goes beyond words. Andrea’s physical build, technical form and innate ability to translate criticism into valuable information equates…
Inclusion provides healthy place for social change As a teen Christina Chan’s health was in constant jeopardy. Ultimately her tenacity and empathy got her out of the situation by the skin of her teeth. Compelled by her illness (Lupus) she was set in a new direction. Christina completed her studies as a Registered Acupuncturist and…
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