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  • Toward automated infrared spectral analysis in community drug checking 

    Gozdzialski, Lea; Hutchison, Abby; Wallace, Bruce; Gill, Chris G.; Hore, Dennis (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2023-05-29)
    The body of knowledge surrounding infrared spectral analysis of drug mixtures continues to grow alongside the physical expansion of drug checking services. Technicians trained in the analysis of spectroscopic data are ...
  • A passive membrane system for on-line mass spectrometry reagent addition 

    Zarkovic, Taelor M.; Borden, Scott A.; Krogh, Erik T.; Gill, Chris G. (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2023-04-30)
    Rationale: Post-separation addition of chemical modifiers in liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry is widely used for improving ionization sensitivity and selectivity. This is typically accomplished using a post-column ...
  • Strategies to support ADHD learners in the classroom 

    Mor, Anjali (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    Poster exploring what is ADHD and how educators can adopt simple strategies in classroom in order to enhance learning of students in ADHD?
  • Online membrane sampling for the mass spectrometric analysis of oil sands process affected water-derived naphthenic acids in real-world samples 

    Monaghan, Joseph; Steenis, Dylan; Vander Meulen, Ian J.; Peru, Kerry M.; Headley, John V.; Gill, Chris G.; Krogh, Erik T. (MDPI, 2023-04)
    Large volumes of oil sands process-affected waters (OSPW) result from heavy oil extraction in Alberta, Canada. Currently, a toxic legacy of ca. 500 Mm3 is stored in tailings ponds under a zero-discharge policy. OSPW is ...
  • Identification of nectar microbes of flat spurred piperia (Platanthera transversa) 

    Sadler, Hannah (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    This study investigates bacterial communities in nectar of flat spurred piperia (Platanthera transversa).
  • Just a number?: Aging demographics and the development review process 

    McLean, Alicia Lareina (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    With every year the demographic profile of Canada grows older and, with this, our approach to planning age-friendly communities must grow wiser. Planning initiatives exist for improving communities to serve the needs of ...
  • Rethinking public engagement in the development approvals process 

    Adams, Emma (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    In a report published by the Provincial Government in 2019 public hearings were identified to be hindering the success of the development approvals process. However, public participation is not the issue, it is the systems ...
  • [Poster] Vacant to vibrant: The revitalization of Nanaimo North Town Centre 

    Feser, Alisha (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    Poster exploring the research question: How can Nanaimo North Town Centre be effectively revitalized to create an energetic, busy, and thriving atmosphere for the surrounding community?
  • The MEDL roadmap: An orientation for masters students in educational leadership 

    Heartland, Nova; Kalra, Harleen Kaur; Thoppil, Stesi Jose (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    This poster promotes a comprehensive student-led, faculty-guided orientation program for Masters of Education in Educational Leadership students at Vancouver Island University, designed to foster a sense of community and ...
  • Planning for longstanding sustainability: Addressing the downfalls of green infrastructure planning 

    Miller, Courtenay (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    Cities worldwide face issues associated with sewer overflows, pollution, and the adverse effects of extreme weather patterns. Green infrastructure (GI) comprises natural vegetative systems and green technologies that ...
  • Exploring the relationship between parcel size and agricultural utilization in British Columbia 

    Smith, Matthew (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    Agricultural and rural area planning is an evolving topic and is increasingly important due to growing local food system and security concerns. There are many relationships yet to be researched relating to agricultural ...
  • Vacant to vibrant: The revitalization of Nanaimo North Town Centre 

    Feser, Alisha (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    Shopping malls have been a pillar of suburban sprawl and consumerism for the last seven decades, however, in last 30 years their future has been uncertain. The original enclosed shopping mall as designed by the famous ...
  • A dive into the Pacific (IPCA Innovation Centre) 

    Fenton, Sarah Kate (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) have been presented as a way for Crown governments (federal, provincial, and territorial governments in Canada) to work collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples to advance ...
  • Our shared resilience: The collaboration of First Nations and local governments for flood mitigation in the Cowichan Valley 

    Yee, Holly Jeng Ting (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    Flooding and the effects of climate change are increasing in frequency and intensity— the November 2021 atmospheric river is a stark reminder of the lasting impact on BC communities. This thesis explores the intersectionality ...
  • Effective planning for a changing climate: Municipal climate change adaptation in British Columbia 

    Lundsten, Tove Eva Elisabeth (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)
    Communities are faced with a wide variety of demands and challenges, and the urgency associated with climate change impacts adds a significant additional constraint on community resilience. This research aims to contribute ...
  • David viburum 

    Heilig, Anna (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-03-20)
    Pressed specimen of Viburnum davidii
  • Evergreen huckleberry 

    Alsop, Emma (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-03-13)
    Pressed specimen of Vaccinium ovatum
  • Weeping sierra redwood 

    Habisreutinger, Sarah (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-03-13)
    Pressed specimen of Sequoicidendron giganteum
  • Western red cedar 

    MCcandless, Matthew D. (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-03-10)
    Pressed specimen of Thuja plicata
  • Western red cedar 

    Mazus, Marianna (Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-03-06)
    Pressed specimen of Thuja plicata

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