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This is my career-change story: my name is Lindsay Heier, and I live in the beautiful Okanagan region in British Columbia. I am a wife and a proud mother to the sweetest 2-year-old little girl.

In Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation, Monique Gray Smith invites readers of all ages to learn about the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada. Through stories, teachings and questions for reflection, the book encourages readers to think deeply about reconciliation and what it means to be an ally.

Five weeks, one community pharmacy, and a whole lot of learning. 💊

People often say life is a journey. At just 29 years old, Richarda Gifty Nateg’s journey has already taken her halfway around the world.

If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants. These wise words of Sir Isaac Newton come to mind, as I stare aimlessly at my computer screen with 40 tabs open, ECG strips and..

Have you ever heard the phrase, 'Until all of us have made it, none of us have made it'? These are the famous words of Rosemary Brown, and not only are they a catchy slogan, but they were said as a ra..

Imagine trains frequently coming to loud, screeching halts as workers spent countless hours oiling their machinery, repeating the process over and over. This was the sad reality until one day, a brill...

Black History Month is a time to reflect on and recognize the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black people throughout history. In Canada, this month serves as an opportunity to celebrat...

No matter how old you are, you can always pursue your dream

Black History Month is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who have had a major impact on Canada and the world. In this blog, I write about how...

Black History Month is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who have had a major impact on Canada and the world. In this blog, I write about how...

Community pharmacy is an excellent way to serve the community, care for people in need, and help them.

Hi there, folks! I hope you had a great holiday break. For this blog, I will reflect on Student Life – a term that can evoke many thoughts and feelings and yet so recognizably encapsulates the exper...

Supporting students with exceptionalities as an Education Assistant (EA) is a fantastic career. I can confidently say that I love what I do and cannot imagine doing any other job. Let me share the top...

In 2019 when I started my educational journey at Stenberg College in the Counselling Therapist program, it was a hybrid delivery program. This meant we spent two to three days learning theory online a...

A career as a Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) is incredibly rewarding. As RPNs, we can make a difference in people’s lives and are needed now more than ever in B.C. This challenging, exciting, and fulfilling...

Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) are in high demand in B.C., and my hometown of Dawson Creek is no exception. Dawson Creek is one of B.C.’s most important hubs for psychiatric care and has so much...

In these challenging times, it’s become necessary to take care of our mental health. Stressors like Covid, work, studies or finances can take their toll on our physical and mental health. While we can...