The VIIC staff in the Comox Valley will help support BC Childrens Hospital by participating in Jeans Day. On April 26th – won’t you join them? The Excellence in Child Health Fund supports the most urgent health needs of children in BC today. Through a continued investment in research, education and care we are making [...]
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It is hard to imagine that an insurance brokerage could have a past that rivals British Columbia’s history, but it is true.
Continue Reading →Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres – Victoria branch – is a proud sponsor of: SAI GULAM JUGNI – LIVE IN CONCERT – SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2012 – VICTORIA CONFERENCE CENTRE Tickets available at the Indian Food Market or call for more information: 250-479-8884 or 250-885-7151 Share
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A recent Canadian Red Cross study suggests that a significant percentage of bullying incidents can be stopped simply by having a bystander step forward and speaking out at the time rather than remaining silent. —– Despite increased awareness, bullying remains a serious and ongoing concern in BC schools. There have been many recent studies provincially, [...]
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After such a successful Pink T-Shirt Day on February 29, 2012 – it is clear that Canadians care about the growing issue of bullying. Based on the results of a recent Angus Reid poll, 94% of Canadian adults believe that bullying is a serious problem that occurs in middle schools and 88% believe it occurs [...]
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DID YOU KNOW? Distracted driving contributes to 25 per cent of vehicle crashes each year. Driving demands your full attention—help keep the roads safer for everyone. Before taking your eyes off the road, have a word with yourself… Share
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Stand Up to Bullying PinkWall.ca is an online resource with downloads for parents and teachers, enabling them to begin the difficult discussions surrounding the issue of bullying, with kids of all ages. There is also a section for children who can download colouring pages and enter a contest. The best part is the Stand Up [...]
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VIIC believes in caring for and supporting families. As education is a fundamental value of our industry, we feel this value should carry over to the next generation. Two VIIC Student Bursaries, valued at $1,000 each, are available to assist post-secondary students who demonstrate strong career aspirations and goals. A demonstration of required monetary [...]
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In the last decade there has been a disturbing increase in what has come to be known as cyber bullying. This trend is more than simply the carrying out of bullying through cell phones and social media sites such as Facebook. Cyber bullies, isolated from their victims and with a sense of detachment, are often [...]
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Comox Valley Record Published: July 12, 2011 Scott and Ryan MacKinnon are excited to return to the Comox Valley for a fifth consecutive summer of hoops and laughs. From July 25 to 29, Aspen Park Elementary School and Mark Isfeld High School will host the next generation of aspiring Steve Nashes and Lebron James to [...]
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