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    World VIUPoints Speaker Series: Back to Integrity – The Revival of Traditional Values

    The World Leisure Centre of Excellence at VIU (WLCE at VIU) invites you to ourWorld VIUPoints Speaker Series presented by Aurelia Kogler, on the topic of Back to Integrity – The Revival of Traditional Values. The presentation will take place on Friday Oct 28th, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in...

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    World VIUPoints Speaker Series: Social Sustainability of Tourism - A Qualitative Study in Iceland

    The World Leisure Centre of Excellence at VIU (WLCE at VIU) invites you to our World VIUPoints Speaker Series presented by Dr. Gudrun Helgadottir, on the topic of Social Sustainability of Tourism: A Qualitative Study in Iceland. The presentation will take place on Thursday Oct 20th, 2016 from 11:30...

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    Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place 2016

    Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place will convene in Vancouver, BC, September 12-15, 2016 at the Sheraton Wall Centre. Hotel rooms are available at the Sheraton at a special conference rate of $199 CAN. The location typifies Vancouver’s particular kind of livability: amidst a dense urban core can be found...

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    Sustainable Living Leadership Program (SLLP) 2016

    Journey the Route of the Salmon, from Headwaters to SeaJuly 14 – August 7, 2016Travel 1,400 kms down the mighty Fraser River, one of the world’s greatest salmon rivers, by canoe, raft, shuttle van, and on foot.Evenings are spent camping under the stars along the banks of the river, while days are...

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    Livable Cities Forum 2016: CALL FOR REGISTRATION

    2016 Livable Cities Forum: Changing Climate, Changing Communities September 12-14, 2016, The Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax (NS)Set against the backdrop of vibrant and picturesque Halifax, the 2016 Livable Cities Forum: Changing Climate, Changing Communitieswill explore themes of extreme weather and...

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    Webinar: Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities

    Cities have a key role to play in mitigating the causes of and adapting their communities to the effects of a changing climate. As the level of government closest to residents, municipalities are well-positioned to develop effective strategies to protect the health of people and the liveability of...

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    TTRA Canada Student Awards for 2016

    TTRA Canada is pleased to announce our prestigious student awards for 2016 that have helped former winners launch their careers in travel and tourism.  In addition to a monetary prize, award winners are invited to present their research at the annual TTRA Canada conference (Edmonton, September 28-...

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    2016 ARPA Conference: Call for Abstracts

    2016 ARPA Conference October 20-22, 2016 Jasper, AB Fairmont Jasper Park LodgeConnecting through ResearchThe Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, in partnership with the University of Alberta and Mount Royal University, is pleased to announce the second annual Connecting...

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    (Reminder) Innovative Leisure Practices—Call for Case Studies

    While the deadline is approaching, the WLCE is calling for case study submissions for Innovative Leisure Practices (Vol.2, 2016). Submissions are still accepted before March 30, 2016.After the success of the 2015 volume of case studies, The World Leisure Centre of Excellence at Vancouver Island...

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    GoodWork: Canada’s Green Job Site Since 2001

    Looking for a job that is green and meaningful? Why not check out GoodWork.ca?Operated by environmentalists and conservationists, GoodWork was founded in 2001 with the purpose of connecting people who want to contribute to environmental sustainability with many meaningful job opportunities. Having...

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