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Health, Wellness & Lifestyle

Today in BC •

Safety in numbers: BC researcher aims to break stigma on group sex - Today in BC

B.C. sexual health researchers are hoping to shine the spotlight on the sexual health and well-being of Canadians who take part in group sex through an online survey.  
Although almost 10 per cent of Americans report having experienced group sex at some point in their lives, researchers claim that little is known about the prevalence of group sex in Canada. 
The Group Sex Project aims to collect 750 responses in the hopes of gathering information that will benefit people who engage in these comm...
Comox Valley Record •

Something to smile about: Survey says Campbell River the happiest place in B.C. - Comox Valley Record

According to a recent Statistics Canada survey, Campbell River residents have the highest level of life satisfaction in British Columbia.
The gateway city to northern Vancouver Island smiled its way to the title of the happiest city in B.C., with a life-satisfaction rating of 61.34 per cent. Every other B.C. community had a rating below 50.
Out of all the districts surveyed on the Island, the Salmon Capital of the World reported the most positive outlook and a strong sense of purpose.
The federa...
Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News •

New therapy tool hits the ground running: Vancouver Island's horse-riding simulator - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News

Six-year-old Casey, a young horse rider, experienced a new dimension of freedom on Thursday, May 22, thanks to a horse-riding simulator technology launched at the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Club (VTRA) in Saanichton.
Casey, who lives with cerebellar ataxia impacting his muscle control, has been riding at VTRA for two years and his mother, Jayne, has witnessed significant improvements in his mobility and ability to sit independently.
The special event served as a donor recognition and celebratio...
Surrey Now-Leader •

VIDEO: B.C. police officer launches epic sea voyage to conquer PTSD - Surrey Now-Leader

For Saanich police officer Janis Carmena, the ocean has always been a sanctuary.
Diagnosed with PTSD, Janis found solace and healing in the waters surrounding her Brentwood Bay home, where she has resided for the past five years within the close-knit liveaboard community.
“I got diagnosed about four years ago, which is why I live out here on this little oasis, and I'm just getting retrained,” she said.
“I get so overwhelmed and overstimulated on shore and I'm always on a constant watch for dange...
Today in BC •

VIDEO: Young guns experience history and safety at B.C. shooting range - Today in BC

Veteran shooters at a Vancouver Island gun club recently opened its doors to young firearms enthusiasts, offering them a unique and educational experience in the world of shooting sports.
North Saanich Rod and Gun Club (NSRG) celebrated National Range Day on Saturday, June 7, by hosting an event at the club's McTavish Road range, focused on introducing youth to firearm safety, marksmanship and the club’s rich heritage.
Among the attendees was 17-year-old Ryan Fathi, who described his excitement...
Victoria News •

Supportive living home for brain injury to open in Saanichton - Victoria News

Individuals with acquired brain injuries will soon have access to specialized care and services at a new 26-bed supportive living home, Connect Saanich Peninsula, in Saanichton.
Launched on Monday, June 23 and spearheaded by the Ministry of Health, the initiative aims to provide accessible and comprehensive support closer to home for residents of Vancouver Island.
The facility, located at 2477 Mt. Newton Cross Rd., is operated by Connect Communities in partnership with Island Health.
Connect Saa...
Victoria News •

British Columbia's economic beacon: Sidney tops 2025 most resilient list - Victoria News

The Town of Sidney, with a population of 13,288, has been named the most economically resilient city in British Columbia by BC Business, Western Canada's leading business magazine.
The publication's 2024 ranking places Sidney at the top for job prospects and business opportunities in the province.
For the past 11 years, BC Business has been tracking the economic vitality of B.C. municipalities.
This year's iteration, conducted in partnership with Environics Analytics, analyzed data from 50 B.C....
Oak Bay News •

Taoist tai chi bringing harmony and health to Victoria for 50 years - Oak Bay News

Imagine 150 individuals moving in perfect unison, their hands, feet and bodies flowing through gentle, deliberate postures. 
This was the scene at Mary Winspear's Bodine Hall in Sidney over the first weekend of May, as members of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Taoist tai chi in Victoria.
More than just a series of movements, Taoist tai chi, as explained by Marsha Eberhart, advisor to the institute's board of directors, is "a whole way of ever...