The Canadian government has designated August 15 as National Acadian Day in honour of the Acadian people who were forced to flee Eastern Canada in the 18th century. Despite the destruction of their settlements and the dispersion of their families, the Acadians and their culture survived?and survive still. Click through these links for a taste… Read more »

Over the summer It’s easy to become lax about our commitment to caring for our planet. But even the smallest actions can make an impact in the aggregate! Take a look at your trash; odds are good that it contains those cardboard tubes from toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Did you know that they… Read more »

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For first-time students, program selection and planning is a significant undertaking. But even if You’re well on your way to earning that degree or certificate, It’s important to revisit and revise your program plan continuously as circumstances and interests change. It’s easy to get bogged down in the confusing swirl of prerequisites, program requirements, and… Read more »

At Home: Music Hath Charms Serious illness doesn’t seem like something one would want to sing about. But for many children, expressing their feelings and concerns about sickness, health, and treatments can be therapeutic. And few things help do that job better than Band Wagon 1, a mobile recording studio now in use at BC… Read more »

We all wish life would be a little less complicated. And while we can’t control everything, simplifying as many aspects of our lives as possible does help lighten our journey. This week is National Simplify Your Life Week, which means It’s the perfect time to make that first step toward more peaceful living. Click through… Read more »

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For first-time students, program selection and planning is a significant undertaking. But even if You’re well on your way to earning that degree or certificate, It’s important to revisit and revise your program plan continuously as circumstances and interests change. It’s easy to get bogged down in the confusing swirl of prerequisites, program requirements, and… Read more »

The days may be getting shorter, but the temperatures certainly aren’t giving any indication that we’re on our way to December. Air conditioning, shade, cool drinks, or feet in a bucket of water?we’ve all got our preferred methods to beat the heat. What better opportunity to learn a little more about temperatures high and low?… Read more »

At Home: Lost and Found Discovering lost shipwrecks can be a pastime both fascinating and moving. At the same time it can also be frustrating to try to understand the story of a submerged wreck. Whether It’s from initial impact or due to deterioration over time, the remains of ships are often in very poor… Read more »