Vancouver Island

In an article by the Time Colonist, “Seniors and depression: On a ‘shrinking island’” Amy Smart discusses the prevalence of depression in the senior population throughout Vancouver Island and its correlation with several determinants of health. Although many determinants of health are of influence, this paper will focus on the effects of social support networks and economic and social status on the risk factor of depression and suicide among the senior population. Aiming to discuss the non-publically acknowledged fact that Vancouver Island communities account for the highest rates of depression in our Province, which often leads to suicides (Mckinley, 2016). The Risk Factor of Depression and Suicide Amongst Seniors In any Vancouver Island…

Last June, on a warm summer’s evening, Richard and I gathered at a nearby beachfront enjoying drinks and appetizers with others who had recently moved to Vancouver Island. The air vibrated with everyone's gratitude for being able to live in such a beautiful place (and for most of us finally reaching retirement). It was also filled with hope and optimism for all the possibilities that lie ahead. As I moved about in my usual chatty style, Richard settled into one spot getting into deep…

Vancouver and Yaletown Vancouver is one of the most livable cities in all of Canada for many reasons. One quick look at its geography, or a visit to the city, will tell you why. It offers a great climate, a friendly vibe as well as a very clean, natural setting. This natural beauty is part of the allure of Vancouver as it is situated on the Pacific Ocean and is ringed with the Coast Mountains. This setting as well as Vancouver’s geography provides residents with many outdoor activities and…

The Vancouver Island Eco Initiatives Proposal aims to implement a high school course called “Sustainability and Resource Management”. The end goal for creating this course is to create awareness regarding the environment, depletion of resources and mass waste production for teens at a high school level. The proposal starts with a summary of the entire paper then it follows up with an identification of the problem in great detail discussing the causes and effects of overpopulation and human…

A picturesque village in Bell County, Salado is situated near Interstate 35 between Austin and Waco. At Alpha Roofing, we welcome the opportunity to visit Salado and provide our services to local homeowners and business owners. We offer a variety of services, including the installation of commercial roofs, asphalt shingles, metal roofs, gutters, siding and skylights as well as roof and chimney repairs, damage inspections, metal fabrication and maintenance plans. (-- removed HTML --) The…

Vancouver Island is located on the west coast of Canada and it has the mildest climate of the country. It’s possible to do different outdoor and adventure activities year-around for example to go kayaking and rafting in December and play golf in February. For the tourists who would like to do something more quiet is visiting Victoria, the capital of British Columbia a perfect getaway. In conclusion Vancouver Island has something to offer for every tourist who is visiting the island. The tourism…

I have recently moved to the city of Vancouver, Washington to live with my brother and his family, so I chose “Clark College” to do my practicum since it is fairly close to where I live and my preference in an urban campus setting. Clark is a small community college in comparison to other similar size cities in the Pacific North West. It has a total student body of 2179 undergraduates and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. I found Clark College on the internet when I Google search…

This sociological study will define the problem of Anglo-Saxon assimilation in the Canadian immigrant experience. Canadians from differing backgrounds define the problem of “dual identity” when attempting to assimilate into a primarily Anglo-Saxon culture. Isabel Vincent’s defines this phenomenon through the theme of a “mosaic” of Canadian culture that often divided Portuguese immigrants from Anglo-Saxon Canadian communities: “But we still had problems, and didn’t seem to belong. We never quite…

policies such as the 2014 Canadian Multiculturalism Act. This act focuses on promoting “intercultural and interfaith understanding, shared values, civic pride and our commitment to a peacefully pluralistic society.” (Government of Canada) Likewise, other policies such as the Employment Equity Act, “identifies women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups as individuals who should benefit from proactive employment practices” (Government of Canada). I…

A fairly new community in Canada, established January 1 2001, the city of Greater .Grand Sudbury located in Northern Ontario is a regional municipality that includes a diverse variety of small towns and cities; Sudbury, Capreol, Nickel Centre, Onaping Falls, Rayside-Balfour, Valley East and Walden, as well as several unincorporated townships Fraleck, Parkin, Aylmer, Mackelcan, Rathbun, Scadding, Dryden, Cleland and Dill. The region’s history goes back to the late 18th century and a small railway…