Kevin Laird

Oct 29, 2024 | ladysmithchronicle.com | Kevin Laird

Registration has opened for the Vancouver Island Race Series, and communities across the Island are preparing to welcome an influx of runners and their supporters. Beyond offering challenging routes and scenic views, the series has become an economic engine, especially for smaller towns that host these events, says Chris Kelsall, general manager of the race series.

Oct 14, 2024 | westcoasttraveller.com | Kevin Laird

A groundbreaking new tourism corridor on Vancouver Island is the first of its kind to cross the border into the United States. The Juan de Fuca Corridor aims to create unique travel experiences by connecting tourism organizations and promoting tourism in Canada and the U.S.The corridor will connect regions between Beecher Bay and Port Renfrew in B.C. to Port Angeles and Neah Bay in Washington state, including Olympic National Park and Seattle.

Oct 14, 2024 | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Kevin Laird

A groundbreaking new tourism corridor on Vancouver Island is the first of its kind to cross the border into the United States. The Juan de Fuca Corridor aims to create unique travel experiences by connecting tourism organizations and promoting tourism in Canada and the U.S. The corridor will connect regions from Beecher Bay and Port Renfrew in B.C. to Port Angeles and Neah Bay in Washington state, including Olympic National Park and Seattle.

Jun 14, 2024 | ladysmithchronicle.com | Kevin Laird

Twenty years ago, a group of dedicated cyclists from the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock left an indelible mark on a young cancer survivor's life. Today, she wants to thank them. Kyla Hugli was a healthy and active 12-year-old when, in April 2002, she was diagnosed with bone cancer in her right leg. What initially seemed like innocuous growing pains soon turned into an excruciating ordeal, culminating in a total knee replacement.

Apr 22, 2024 | saobserver.net | Kevin Laird

The Canadian Dental Care Plan, initially hailed as a significant stride in public health, is now stirring considerable apprehension among local dentists due to bureaucratic obstacles and ambiguous guidelines threatening its effectiveness and accessibility. Since its launch, dentists nationwide have increasingly voiced frustration over cumbersome administrative procedures and a lack of transparent information regarding covered treatments and eligibility criteria.