The Importance of Early Literacy
I began writing stories for all the right reasons, more than 20 years ago. Having been an avid reader for as long as I could remember, I was rather upset that my eldest daughter, then age nine, chose not to read.
Island Voices – Island Talk
The human brain, the first computer
We are yet again being deluged with the behavior of one segment of the community against others, in its many forms. We should not really be surprised. For the purpose of discussion we can say that the human brain was the original computer. Just like all computers the human one is hard wired for basic…
Island Woman magazine has 4 new writers
Throughout the ups and downs of the last two years one thing has remained constant, the strength, talent and diversity of Island women.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!
The United Nations writes……. “It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices it opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on some of our older generations.”
The shy one.
I was born in Nova Scotia. My father was in the Navy and we were moved back to Victoria in 1961. In August of 1962 my family was in a very serious car accident ,which changed our lives forever.
5 Myths about Older Workers
Older workers are not long-term employees. In fact, older workers are more loyal and stay longer than their younger counterparts. They stay with the same employer for an average of 15 years compared with the average four years workers in their 20’s and 30’s will provide. Older workers’ higher retention rates and loyalty can reduce…
After the turmoil of the past year or so I’m sure we all have stories and happenings that we will always remember.
I set up island Woman 2012 because I knew many talented women on the Island who loved to write. They produced beautiful articles and poems etc. but had no means of easily sharing or publishing them.
Just Another Indian: A Serial Killer and Canada’s Indifference
An award-winning bestseller by Chemainus journalist Warren Goulding is enjoying renewed interest more than 20 years after it was first published.
Project Rise: New employability program launches bringing hope to ICCS clients
Project Rise offers training and work placements for people who have experienced homelessness – breaking down barriers to employment and community connection, and building confidence for the future.
The Port Theatre Society is very pleased to announce its new Executive Director, David Warburton.
David Warburton is currently the Managing Director for the Company at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB).