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Part IV: Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health Problems – Which Came First?

Part IV: Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health Problems – Which Came First?

Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by B.C. teenagers, writes Dr. David Smith.
Squamish, B.C. named to New York Times' best travel for 2015 (with VIDEO)

Squamish, B.C. named to New York Times' best travel for 2015 (with VIDEO)

Squamish and Quebec City were the only Canadian cities on the Times' 'To Do' list for 2015, which totalled 52 cities and destinations.
Lieutenant Governor sponsors youth environment program

Lieutenant Governor sponsors youth environment program

Grants available for teachers, youth educators to provide hands-on experience with community ecosystem projects
2015 begins: Shanghai tragedy, fireworks elsewhere

2015 begins: Shanghai tragedy, fireworks elsewhere

Shanghai stampede kills dozens as glittery fireworks, parties elsewhere mark 2015
Part III: Youth Dealing with Depression

Part III: Youth Dealing with Depression

We all feel sad from time-to-time – it's a normal and appropriate response to disappointment and loss.
Part II: Fear Not – There is Help for Children and Youth with Anxiety

Part II: Fear Not – There is Help for Children and Youth with Anxiety

Everyone has times of feeling anxious, scared or fearful. Without it, we would never have survived as humans, writes Dr. David Smith.
Part I: Mental Health for Children and Youth – How to Get the Help You Need

Part I: Mental Health for Children and Youth – How to Get the Help You Need

Dr. David Smith says 13 per cent of B.C. youth experience a mental health issue every year – 83,700 children under age 19.
UsedVictoria.com: News from Used

UsedVictoria.com: News from Used

Saanich News features the latest each week from UsedVictoria.com
VIDEO: Destination BC's new ad campaign promotes province's 'Wild Within'

VIDEO: Destination BC's new ad campaign promotes province's 'Wild Within'

In a new, 3-minute YouTube video, B.C.'s tourism bureau kicks off its Super, Natural British Columbia campaign...
Lt. Governor joins call to adopt (with video)

Lt. Governor joins call to adopt (with video)

"What I never knew is how much they would take care of me," Judith Guichon says of her experience raising four adopted children