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Victoria non-profit rallies in Ottawa for better access to psilocybin

By Jolene Rudisuela
December 1, 2022

TheraPsil’s CEO says exemptions for the psychoactive substance are too hard to get and rules are inconsistent

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Island school absence and illness rates continue to rise, but province plans no further action

By Brishti Basu
November 30, 2022

A Mayne Island school had to shut down due to absences this week

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How one Victoria man’s journey with a rare cancer inspired him to help others battle the disease

By Emily Vance
October 21, 2022

When Nigel Deacon was diagnosed with ocular melanoma in 2010, he couldn’t find anyone else with the same diagnosis. Now, he’s helped create an organization that links patients across the country

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Island hospitals, schools already facing impact of COVID-19, respiratory virus surge

By Brishti Basu
September 29, 2022

BC is expecting a surge of hospitalizations this fall, but won’t instate any public health measures

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Sooke dentist going mobile to bring dental care to underserved Juan de Fuca communities

By Jolene Rudisuela
July 15, 2022

In smaller, remote communities where a physical clinic may not be feasible, mobile dental offices may be the answer

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Life's Work wades into the 'sick cosmic joke' of caring for a parent with dementia

By Carrie Swiggum
June 3, 2022

Artist B.A. Lampman depicts her experience with her mother's care through comics, paintings, writing and more

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How a Victoria choir is helping people living with dementia

Research on Voices in Motion showed singing with the choir reduced some symptoms of dementia by half

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A stroke of madness: Meet the Cold Water Addicts, Victoria's bravest swimming group

By Emily Fagan
April 1, 2022

This frigid and fearless local group has found health benefits from cold water and funny hats