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Portable gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in drug checking: Detection of carfentanil and etizolam in expected opioid samples
(Elsevier, 2021-11)Background: There has been a recent increase in adulteration of opioids with low concentration actives such as fentanyl analogues and benzodiazepines. As drug checking projects using vibrational spectroscopy continue to ... -
A new quantitative drug checking technology for harm reduction: Pilot study in Vancouver, Canada using paper spray mass spectrometry
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2021-08-04)Introduction. Drug checking services for harm reduction and overdose prevention have been implemented in many jurisdictions as a public health intervention in response to the opioid overdose crisis. This study demonstrates ... -
Identifying and monitoring of forage fish spawning beaches in British Columbia's Salish Sea for conservation of forage fish
(Canadian Science Publishing, 2021-06-24)Pacific sand lance (Ammodytes personatus) and surf smelt (Hypomesus pretiosus) are ecologically important forage fish in the marine food webs within the Salish Sea, including British Columbia (BC). Although important, ... -
Rainwater in trust: Legislation, policy, and regulation governing catchment, systems, and use on the Gulf Islands
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-06-06)An increase in development on many of the Gulf Islands, coupled with changing precipitation patterns due to an altered climate, has led to increased pressures on fresh water resources from already highly vulnerable island ... -
A method to analyze invisibility: Navigating the dissonance between woke and safe
(Sage, 2021-05-28)This article starts by considering how ‘the talk’ that black and non-black minority families give to their children comes as a duty to transfer the wisdom of how to be invisible forward through generations. It is not ... -
Podcast with Elvy Del Bianco, Program Manager, Co-operative Partnerships, Vancity Credit Union
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-05-25)Michelle Stack asks Elvy Del Bianco from Vancity some key questions about the co-operative model, the economic viability of co-operatives and some advice for people who want to start a co-op. -
Podcast with Josh Graham, Community Development Coordinator at Neill-Wycik Co-operative College
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-05-25)Michelle Stack asks Josh Graham about his experience of living in and governing one of the oldest student housing co-ops in Canada. -
Remembering Stanley King, architect extraordinaire
(Planning Institute of British Columbia, 2021-05)Profile of the Canadian architect Stanley King. -
Direct mass spectrometric analysis of naphthenic acids and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in waters impacted by diluted bitumen and conventional crude oil
(Elsevier, 2021-04-15)The accidental release of hydrocarbons has well-documented, deleterious impacts on the hydrosphere. There are several classes of toxic petroleum derived compounds, such as naphthenic acids (NAs) and polycyclic aromatic ... -
International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves - Volume 5, Issue 1 (2021)
(VIU Press, 2021-04)Volume 5, Issue 1 of the International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. -
The mid-sized/aged city approach to smart cities: A proposal to create a smart city strategy and practice for Nanaimo, British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)To date, Smart City approaches in Canada have been initiated in major metropolitan areas and large cities. However, the principles of this approach apply equally well to mid and small cities, and also to areas with ... -
Plant phenology research and monitoring pilot project at Milner Gardens & Woodland
(VIU Press, 2021-04)Global climate is changing and its impacts can be seen throughout Vancouver Island. This research studies the relationships between climate and coastal plant phenological development in order to build our understanding ... -
Wetland mapping and monitoring in the Regional District of Nanaimo
(VIU Press, 2021-04)Wetlands play a pivotal role within the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), including the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR), providing ecosystem services and significant value to the region. Wetlands in this ... -
Getting to know the SDGs in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region
(VIU Press, 2021-04)This pilot project worked to review how the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. It is crucial that the SDGs are ... -
Public opinion on designation of Korea DMZ as UNESCO biosphere reserve
(VIU Press, 2021-04)The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which is home to numerous rare and endangered flora and fauna, has been protected from human interference and environmental disruption for almost 70 years. Several areas around the ... -
The spotlight on youth: Young people as key stakeholders in biosphere reserves and the Man and the Biosphere Programme
(VIU Press, 2021-04)Sustainable development has at his heart the mission to make our planet a life-sustaining place for future generations. Young stakeholders are key to sustainability transformations, both as active participants that ... -
Rethinking affordable housing: An integrated approach to equitable and sustainable living
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)This study is in-depth research into the affordable housing crisis in British Columbia, specific to the affordable rental and subsidized housing sector. The scope of research is divided into three main elements; understanding ... -
Repurposing streets for people: Quick-builds using tactical urbanism
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)This thesis introduces tactical urbanism as a way to expand the toolkit for planners to address street safety challenges in mid-sized cities like Nanaimo quickly using it as engagement tool. Using the case study of ... -
Improving neighbourhood livability and transportation safety in Nanaimo, BC
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)The purpose of this major project is to improve neighbourhood livability and transportation safety in Nanaimo, BC. The project uses a study area consisting of portions of the Old City and Harewood neighbourhoods to research ... -
Assessing the progress of local government greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets on Vancouver Island
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)Local governments play an important role in greenhouse gas reductions through land use planning. As a response to growing climate change concerns, the Province of British Columbia has taken several steps to foster the ...
