International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31 each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had...
Health and Wellbeing Sessions

Health and Wellbeing Sessions

Bring your lunch and join us between 12:00-1:00 pm for our Health and Wellbeing Sessions! Upcoming Sessions include: Sept 24, 2019 – A parent’s guide to Bullying: what you need to know Oct 8, 2019 – Parenting – The Early Years (0-6) Nov 19,...
Canada’s Food Guide – 2019

Canada’s Food Guide – 2019

What’s for dinner? A common question, but a complicated answer for many, especially considering the busy lives of students and staff with unique cultural and dietary requirements. A great starting point is to consult to the latest Canada’s Food Guide for...
Social Prescription for Dementia

Social Prescription for Dementia

The following Op-Ed originally appeared in the Hill Times and was featured in UVic News on June 25th, 2019. Canada’s National Dementia Strategy, the long-awaited blueprint for finding a cure and for reshaping policy, was released last week. There’s an...