Have you ever noticed the ebb and flow of waiting room toys? Five years ago when I first visited a public health clinic for my kid’s vaccinations there were toys galore. A couple of years later, for my second little person’s visit—no toys to be found. Why the change? I asked. H1N1, the effort of sterilizing the articles, the panic of parents … [Read more...]
It’s time to dust off your helmet for Bike to Work Week! Commuting to work by bicycle is great exercise, saves money on parking and gas and has been shown to build staff morale. Plus, it’s fun! Bike to Work Week is an annual event—May 30 to June 5 this year—focusing on increasing the number of cyclists commuting to work. Teams sign up … [Read more...]
Two researchers are gathering data on skiers and snowboarders at Sun Peaks to help improve the safety of snow sports. Dr. Tracey Dickson, a tourism research associate professor from the University of Canberra, and Anne Terwiel, a tourism instructor from Thompson Rivers University, are collaborating on a study of skier behaviour. “We’re … [Read more...]
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