VIU Disabled Students Denied Accessible Parking for Building 345
Disabled students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) have been denied four parking spots designated for them close to classes in
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Students Prioritize Fitness to Maintain Good Mental Health
Students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) are increasingly using the campus gym and fitness classes to reduce stress, improve mental
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Orca Lelum Indigenous Wellness Centre Supports Youth 12-18
Orca Lelum is a first-of-its-kind wellness center located in Lantzville, BC that “offers medically supervised withdrawal support, mental health crisis supports,
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Early-morning Regulars at Woodgrove Starbucks Form Group to Stave Off Loneliness
The Starbucks at Woodgrove Chapters, 6650 Mary Ellen Dr in Nanaimo, opens at 6 AM for early risers. Dale Smith
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Meals on Wheels Launches New Digital System Amid Rising Demand
After 52 years serving Nanaimo, Meals on Wheels has updated its scheduling and bookkeeping systems for the first time in
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Wildplay’s Naked Bungy Jump Raises Money for Mental Health
Wildplay’s Naked Bungy Jump is an annual event that takes place at Nanaimo’s Wildplay Elements Park every March and though
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Loaves & Fishes Transforms Island Food Insecurity
In the heart of Nanaimo, the Loaves & Fishes Food Bank serves over 15,000 people across more than 30 communities,
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Dementia Care Home Fundraises for Residents
Since 2017, Nanaimo’s Eden Gardens has provided its residents care for dementia, but as a non-profit facility they rely on
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Yoga Relieves End-of-Term Stress for Students
As the first term of 2023 wraps up, the pressures of final assignments and exams loom and for many students
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VIU Psychology Students Launch Free Hug Project
Taia Matchett and her team of four second-year psychology students on VIU’s Nanaimo campus are launching their free hug project
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