Surf/SUP Documentary “STAND” Explores BC’s Threatened Coastline

The ocean has her secrets. The forests are full of mystery. British Columbia’s temperate rainforest, which runs along our stunning coastline, is full of magic, wonder and beauty. It’s not something you can describe. It’s something you feel. A group of local surfers and paddle boarders has decided to create a documentary about our threatened coastline…

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Just Breathe and Embrace “JOMO”

  The Japanese have a word for “death from overwork.” It’s Karōshi. Their country actually keeps track of Karōshi statistics, due to rash of sudden deaths that have been blamed on work-related stress and exhaustion. Young Japanese professionals are literally dropping dead from pushing themselves too far. But, this phenomenon is not unique to Japan. It’s…

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Thoughts On a Hurricane

  Facebook posts, Tweets and Instagram photos of Hurricane Sandy ravaging the Eastern Seaboard are all pouring into our news streams today. Many of us haven’t been able to tear our eyes away from it, sending our love and well wishes to everyone who is facing the storms tonight and hoping they are safe and…

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