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Unmothering Autism author Patty Douglas spoke about tropes like the 'refrigerator mother' and the 'warrior mother' that have historically accompanied conceptualizations of autism
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November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Unmothering Autism author Patty Douglas spoke about tropes like the 'refrigerator mother' and the 'warrior mother' that have historically accompanied conceptualizations of autism
Listen to the full interview:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/patt...
@vimhs.bsky.social
Listen to the full interview:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/patt...
@vimhs.bsky.social
"The World Wars and other major armed conflicts...tend to get mentioned, but a lot fewer people consider the dedication and valour of people who serve or have served in our military and come away forever changed. Maybe it’s because people just don’t know." nanaimobulletin.com/2025/11/11/r...
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"The World Wars and other major armed conflicts...tend to get mentioned, but a lot fewer people consider the dedication and valour of people who serve or have served in our military and come away forever changed. Maybe it’s because people just don’t know." nanaimobulletin.com/2025/11/11/r...
"Mayor Rob Douglas...would like to see the current hospital be used as an #addictions treatment facility, with space for people with severe #mentalhealth challenges in need of #involuntarycare. ...This proposal isn’t popular with some community members." #CowichanValley cheknews.ca/petition-for...
Petition for more public consultation on future of Cowichan District Hospital gains traction
A petition is making its way around the Cowichan Valley asking for more public consultation on the future of the Cowichan District Hospital, which is slated to close in 2027.
cheknews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"Mayor Rob Douglas...would like to see the current hospital be used as an #addictions treatment facility, with space for people with severe #mentalhealth challenges in need of #involuntarycare. ...This proposal isn’t popular with some community members." #CowichanValley cheknews.ca/petition-for...
"The Village...is located on #Duncan 's Trunk Road. According to supporters, it is already showing success with the #unhoused who have moved into its 34 modular units, yet they are struggling to get more people off the streets, because of funding" #VancouverIsland #BC cheknews.ca/i-am-despera...
'I am desperate': North Cowichan street is home to addiction and housing crisis
An urgent call is going out to address the addictions and housing crisis in Cowichan, as those who get people off of the streets struggle for funding.
cheknews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"The Village...is located on #Duncan 's Trunk Road. According to supporters, it is already showing success with the #unhoused who have moved into its 34 modular units, yet they are struggling to get more people off the streets, because of funding" #VancouverIsland #BC cheknews.ca/i-am-despera...
"People often think #homelessness in the capital region is limited to #Pandora Avenue & other parts of downtown #Victoria but...people also live rough in #Saanich, sleeping in cars or tents near Colquitz Creek & other more secluded, wooded areas in the district" www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...
Saanich church to serve as extreme-weather shelter this winter
Rev. Mark Green said Broad View United, off Cedar Hill Cross Road and Shelbourne, wanted to host the shelter out of “compassion for other human beings.”
www.timescolonist.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"People often think #homelessness in the capital region is limited to #Pandora Avenue & other parts of downtown #Victoria but...people also live rough in #Saanich, sleeping in cars or tents near Colquitz Creek & other more secluded, wooded areas in the district" www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...
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The broadcast version of this week's program is now online and can be found here:
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People First Radio November, 06, 2025
Nurse Practitioner Adam McInnis shares experience with addiction
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November 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The broadcast version of this week's program is now online and can be found here:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/peop...
@vimhs.bsky.social
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/peop...
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Patty Douglas spoke with the program about the ideas contained in her book "Unmothering Autism"
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/patt...
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Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/patt...
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Patty Douglas talks 'Unmothering Autism'
From refrigerator mothers to warrior mothers, Douglas explores historical narratives and how they've evolved
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Patty Douglas spoke with the program about the ideas contained in her book "Unmothering Autism"
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/patt...
@vimhs.bsky.social
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/patt...
@vimhs.bsky.social
"Island Health is investigating a cluster of cases in the #Cowichan region of the highly contagious bacterial infection #Shigella, which disproportionately infects people without stable shelter who have limited access to sanitation and hygiene" #VancouverIsland www.timescolonist.com/local-news/o...
Outbreak of highly contagious intestinal illness in Cowichan's unhoused community
Shigella disproportionately infects people without stable shelter who have limited access to sanitation and hygiene.
www.timescolonist.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"Island Health is investigating a cluster of cases in the #Cowichan region of the highly contagious bacterial infection #Shigella, which disproportionately infects people without stable shelter who have limited access to sanitation and hygiene" #VancouverIsland www.timescolonist.com/local-news/o...
"The 21-year-old Victorian plans to paddle for 24 hours straight to raise money for #Movember – a donation drive held annually that supports men with projects centred around suicide prevention and mental health" #Victoria #VancouverIsland #BC vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/05/v...
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"The 21-year-old Victorian plans to paddle for 24 hours straight to raise money for #Movember – a donation drive held annually that supports men with projects centred around suicide prevention and mental health" #Victoria #VancouverIsland #BC vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/11/05/v...
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ICYMI
Stephen Lewis of the University of Guelph spoke with the program about self injury
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Stephen Lewis of the University of Guelph spoke with the program about self injury
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/docu...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
ICYMI
Stephen Lewis of the University of Guelph spoke with the program about self injury
Listen:
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Stephen Lewis of the University of Guelph spoke with the program about self injury
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/docu...
@vimhs.bsky.social
" #NorthCowichan Mayor Rob Douglas is proposing turning the current Cowichan District hospital, that will close in Spring 2027...as an #addictions treatment facility, with space for people with severe #mentalhealth challenges in need of #involuntarycare." #VancouverIsland cheknews.ca/north-cowich...
North Cowichan considers turning old hospital into drug treatment facility
North Cowichan's Mayor Rob Douglas is proposing turning the current Cowichan District hospital as an addictions treatment facility once the area's new hospital opens.
cheknews.ca
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM
" #NorthCowichan Mayor Rob Douglas is proposing turning the current Cowichan District hospital, that will close in Spring 2027...as an #addictions treatment facility, with space for people with severe #mentalhealth challenges in need of #involuntarycare." #VancouverIsland cheknews.ca/north-cowich...
"B.C.’s Ministry of Health is ordering the @vanislandhealth.bsky.social to reinstate key staff positions for a #youth #mentalhealth program [after] school districts expressed concern... amidst an acute deficit of mental health services for #children" #VancouverIsland #BC www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. orders Island Health to reinstate mental health supports for youth | CBC News
The B.C. Ministry of Health says it has directed Island Health to reinstate key staff positions that were cut for a program that is part of British Columbia's strategy for mental health and substance ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"B.C.’s Ministry of Health is ordering the @vanislandhealth.bsky.social to reinstate key staff positions for a #youth #mentalhealth program [after] school districts expressed concern... amidst an acute deficit of mental health services for #children" #VancouverIsland #BC www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"A well-known paper carrier & unofficial “ambassador of #Sooke” is being mourned by the community. Charlene Acreman was a longtime...carrier for the Sooke News Mirror [&] dedicated volunteer for a seemingly never-ending list of community events & fundraisers" sookenewsmirror.com/2025/11/05/c...
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"A well-known paper carrier & unofficial “ambassador of #Sooke” is being mourned by the community. Charlene Acreman was a longtime...carrier for the Sooke News Mirror [&] dedicated volunteer for a seemingly never-ending list of community events & fundraisers" sookenewsmirror.com/2025/11/05/c...
"The Shoebox Project for Women in #CampbellRiver and #PortHardy / #NorthIsland ...initiative aims to raise awareness about the urgent need for sustainable support for #women experiencing #housinginsecurity and #financialinstability" #VancouverIsland #BC www.northislandgazette.com/community/se...
‘Secure Her Tomorrow’ campaign inspires action in Campbell River and Port Hardy
Decorated Shoeboxes can be dropped off between Nov. 12 and Friday, Dec. 5
www.northislandgazette.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"The Shoebox Project for Women in #CampbellRiver and #PortHardy / #NorthIsland ...initiative aims to raise awareness about the urgent need for sustainable support for #women experiencing #housinginsecurity and #financialinstability" #VancouverIsland #BC www.northislandgazette.com/community/se...
“Dance Away Domestic Violence promises to be a fun, yet impactful way of raising critical funds that are used to sustain programs and services that provide safety, support, and hope to #women and #children impacted by #domesticviolence” #CampbellRiver #BC campbellrivermirror.com/2025/11/04/c...
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“Dance Away Domestic Violence promises to be a fun, yet impactful way of raising critical funds that are used to sustain programs and services that provide safety, support, and hope to #women and #children impacted by #domesticviolence” #CampbellRiver #BC campbellrivermirror.com/2025/11/04/c...
"This fall, Cool Aid and Kia Victoria are once again joining forces to provide 10,000 pairs of warm socks to people experiencing #homelessness across the Capital Region." #GreaterVictoria #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia vicnews.com/2025/11/04/s...
November 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"This fall, Cool Aid and Kia Victoria are once again joining forces to provide 10,000 pairs of warm socks to people experiencing #homelessness across the Capital Region." #GreaterVictoria #VancouverIsland #BC #BritishColumbia vicnews.com/2025/11/04/s...
"Morden is recognized for her powerful story of #resilience & #mentalhealth #advocacy. She and her team will deliver engaging 45-minute presentations featuring speaking, live musical performances, interactive activities, and valuable resources" #anti-bullying #Victoria
oakbaynews.com/2025/11/04/c...
oakbaynews.com/2025/11/04/c...
November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"Morden is recognized for her powerful story of #resilience & #mentalhealth #advocacy. She and her team will deliver engaging 45-minute presentations featuring speaking, live musical performances, interactive activities, and valuable resources" #anti-bullying #Victoria
oakbaynews.com/2025/11/04/c...
oakbaynews.com/2025/11/04/c...
"A group of fourth-year #nursing students are working to bridge the gap by increasing access to #recreation and #sports for #youths in the community with a new project...taking in donations of new and used sports equipment and gear" #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland #BC @chly.ca www.chly.ca/local-news/2...
VIU nursing students are setting out to make sure all kids have the chance to play sports — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
Vancouver Island University nursing students are making sure kids, no matter their background, can still take part in sports.
www.chly.ca
November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"A group of fourth-year #nursing students are working to bridge the gap by increasing access to #recreation and #sports for #youths in the community with a new project...taking in donations of new and used sports equipment and gear" #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland #BC @chly.ca www.chly.ca/local-news/2...
"Unlike our previous emergency warming centre, which opened only during extreme weather, this new 24/7 #shelter will offer safety, warmth, and dignity every day through the harshest months of the year" #Duncan #VancouverIsland #BC @bchousing.bsky.social www.ladysmithchronicle.com/news/tempora...
Temporary winter shelter in Duncan gets funding from BC Housing
Shelter will run 24/7 from Nov. 16 to March 31
www.ladysmithchronicle.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"Unlike our previous emergency warming centre, which opened only during extreme weather, this new 24/7 #shelter will offer safety, warmth, and dignity every day through the harshest months of the year" #Duncan #VancouverIsland #BC @bchousing.bsky.social www.ladysmithchronicle.com/news/tempora...
"The Municipality of #NorthCowichan has directed the owner of a vacant lot on Lewis Street that is home to a growing #encampment of #unhoused people to remove the campers, keep the property maintained and [has] been given 30 days to fence off the property" www.ladysmithchronicle.com/news/north-c...
North Cowichan orders Lewis Street property owner to clean up vacant lot
Property site of growing homeless encampment
www.ladysmithchronicle.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"The Municipality of #NorthCowichan has directed the owner of a vacant lot on Lewis Street that is home to a growing #encampment of #unhoused people to remove the campers, keep the property maintained and [has] been given 30 days to fence off the property" www.ladysmithchronicle.com/news/north-c...
"A city-commissioned survey has found that #poverty and #homelessness have overtaken #housing and #publicsafety as the most important local social issues for #Victoria residents [but 8] in 10...said their quality of life in the city remains good or better" #BC www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
Poverty, homelessness overtake housing and public safety as top concerns in Victoria, survey finds
Eight in 10 residents polled said their quality of life in the city remains good or better, according to the Ipsos survey, which comes as the city prepares to reveal its draft 2026 budget.
www.timescolonist.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"A city-commissioned survey has found that #poverty and #homelessness have overtaken #housing and #publicsafety as the most important local social issues for #Victoria residents [but 8] in 10...said their quality of life in the city remains good or better" #BC www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
"An increase in #youth #overdoses shows information campaigns on risk aren’t enough to change behaviours, says a Harvard Medical School professor who [will] speak at the University of #Victoria on Tuesday about drug use & #overdose trends in youth" @uvic.ca www.timescolonist.com/local-news/y...
Youth need a tailored message to prevent illicit drug overdoses, says Harvard prof
“Many young people don’t perceive themselves as ‘people who use opioids,’ so the usual risk messages don’t land,” says Dr. Scott Hadland.
www.timescolonist.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"An increase in #youth #overdoses shows information campaigns on risk aren’t enough to change behaviours, says a Harvard Medical School professor who [will] speak at the University of #Victoria on Tuesday about drug use & #overdose trends in youth" @uvic.ca www.timescolonist.com/local-news/y...
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Julia Gruson-Wood spoke with the program about her forthcoming book Autism and The Culture of Therapy
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Researcher looks at culture around autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis
Conversations with clinicians, parents, autistic people form basis of new book
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November 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Julia Gruson-Wood spoke with the program about her forthcoming book Autism and The Culture of Therapy
Listen:
vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/rese...
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vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/rese...
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The Canadian Armed Forces apologizes to personnel who suffered racism and harassment in the ranks.
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APTN News Brief: November 3, 2025—Canadian Armed Forces apologize to personnel suffering racism and harassment
Our lead story: at a semi-public ceremony, the Canadian Armed Forces issues an apology to members of minority groups who suffered racism and harassment while serving.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Canadian Armed Forces apologizes to personnel who suffered racism and harassment in the ranks.
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"He came up with a plan to raise money for Wigs for Kids #BC, a charity that helps families pay for medications, supports and wigs for #children who have experienced hair loss from #cancer treatments and other serious illnesses" #Victoria #VancouverIsland cheknews.ca/it-was-the-r...
'It was the right thing to do': Victoria child raises money, cuts hair for Wigs for Kids BC
A Victoria boy is doing what he can to help other kids facing cancer treatments by raising money and cutting his hair for Wigs for Kids BC.
cheknews.ca
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"He came up with a plan to raise money for Wigs for Kids #BC, a charity that helps families pay for medications, supports and wigs for #children who have experienced hair loss from #cancer treatments and other serious illnesses" #Victoria #VancouverIsland cheknews.ca/it-was-the-r...