perfect dayevery day

CHOOSING VICTORIA FOR YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE

CHOOSING THE PLACE TO SET UP YOUR PRACTICE OR TO JOIN AN EXISTING ONE CAN BE ONE OF THE TOUGHEST DECISIONS YOUrsquoLL EVER MAKE

2 YOUR PRACTICE CAN SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE

4 PRIORITIZING YOUR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

6 OUTDOOR LIVING IN THE WARM WEST

8 THE BEST PLACE TO RAISE YOUR FAMILY

10 YOUR VICTORIA DIVISION OF FAMILY PRACTICE

12 WELCOME amp TRANSITIONS MENTORING

14 MAKING PRACTICE COVERAGE A PRIORITY

16 CARING FOR OUR PHYSICIANSrsquo WELLBEING

THE BEST decisionOF YOUR LIFE

WE ASKED DOCTORS LIKE YOU WHY THEY CHOSE TO PRACTICE IN VICTORIA THEIR ANSWERS MAY HELP YOU TO MAKE

10 YOUR VICTORIA DIVISION OF FAMILY PRACTICE

12 WELCOME amp TRANSITIONS MENTORING

14 MAKING PRACTICE COVERAGE A PRIORITY

16 CARING FOR OUR PHYSICIANSrsquo WELLBEING

18 ACCESS TO CME

20 STRONG CONNECTIONS WITH SPECIALISTS

22 MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO TUTOR amp TEACH

24 BIG CITY OFFERINGS SMALL TOWN VIBE

26 AFTER HOURS FUN

28 FACT FILE

30 RESOURCES

31 BOOK A TOUR

SO MANY REASONS TO FLIP OVER VICTORIA WHY

PRACTICE FAMILY MEDICINE IN VICTORIA

1

Everyone knows Victoria is a stunning city that boasts one of the warmest climates in Canada and that offers recreational opportunities to excite outdoor enthusiasts year round As a family doctor you want a practice that best serves your community while engaging your interests and vision Here you have the flexibility to create the practice that you desire and that matches your lifestyle

Perhaps you like the idea of testing the waters

as a locum physician to give you a strong

introduction before either launching your

own practice or joining an established clinic

Maybe you see yourself as a hospitalist or ER

doctor at Victoria General Hospital (VGH) or the

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) or as supporting

one of our many busy walk-in clinics

There are also plenty of opportunities for a

more specialized practice whether that means

developing your niche working with teens at

the Victoria Youth Clinic working as a military

physician with CFB Esquimalt or joining the

oncologists at the BC Cancer Agency

Whatever your professional goal yoursquoll find

it here on the warm and temperate west coast

in British Columbiarsquos vibrant capital city

The Victoria Division of Family Practice

the thriving professional association that

represents our GP community organizes

a full roster of professional development

opportunities to build your knowledge base

We enjoy strong ties between GPs and

specialists We have an excellent medical

school with opportunities to teach medical

students and residents Our growing locum

matching system can give you a job

or a much needed break

in a nutshell we want you here and your services are needed We will support you in settling in Victoria and in caring for your overall wellbeing

THE BEST decisionOF YOUR LIFE

WE ASKED DOCTORS LIKE YOU WHY THEY CHOSE TO PRACTICE IN VICTORIA THEIR ANSWERS MAY HELP YOU TO MAKE

10 YOUR VICTORIA DIVISION OF FAMILY PRACTICE

12 WELCOME amp TRANSITIONS MENTORING

14 MAKING PRACTICE COVERAGE A PRIORITY

16 CARING FOR OUR PHYSICIANSrsquo WELLBEING

18 ACCESS TO CME

20 STRONG CONNECTIONS WITH SPECIALISTS

22 MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO TUTOR amp TEACH

24 BIG CITY OFFERINGS SMALL TOWN VIBE

26 AFTER HOURS FUN

28 FACT FILE

30 RESOURCES

31 BOOK A TOUR

SO MANY REASONS TO FLIP OVER VICTORIA WHY

PRACTICE FAMILY MEDICINE IN VICTORIA

1

Everyone knows Victoria is a stunning city that boasts one of the warmest climates in Canada and that offers recreational opportunities to excite outdoor enthusiasts year round As a family doctor you want a practice that best serves your community while engaging your interests and vision Here you have the flexibility to create the practice that you desire and that matches your lifestyle

Perhaps you like the idea of testing the waters

as a locum physician to give you a strong

introduction before either launching your

own practice or joining an established clinic

Maybe you see yourself as a hospitalist or ER

doctor at Victoria General Hospital (VGH) or the

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) or as supporting

one of our many busy walk-in clinics

There are also plenty of opportunities for a

more specialized practice whether that means

developing your niche working with teens at

the Victoria Youth Clinic working as a military

physician with CFB Esquimalt or joining the

oncologists at the BC Cancer Agency

Whatever your professional goal yoursquoll find

it here on the warm and temperate west coast

in British Columbiarsquos vibrant capital city

The Victoria Division of Family Practice

the thriving professional association that

represents our GP community organizes

a full roster of professional development

opportunities to build your knowledge base

We enjoy strong ties between GPs and

specialists We have an excellent medical

school with opportunities to teach medical

students and residents Our growing locum

matching system can give you a job

or a much needed break

in a nutshell we want you here and your services are needed We will support you in settling in Victoria and in caring for your overall wellbeing

SO MANY REASONS TO FLIP OVER VICTORIA WHY

PRACTICE FAMILY MEDICINE IN VICTORIA

1

Everyone knows Victoria is a stunning city that boasts one of the warmest climates in Canada and that offers recreational opportunities to excite outdoor enthusiasts year round As a family doctor you want a practice that best serves your community while engaging your interests and vision Here you have the flexibility to create the practice that you desire and that matches your lifestyle

Perhaps you like the idea of testing the waters

as a locum physician to give you a strong

introduction before either launching your

own practice or joining an established clinic

Maybe you see yourself as a hospitalist or ER

doctor at Victoria General Hospital (VGH) or the

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) or as supporting

one of our many busy walk-in clinics

There are also plenty of opportunities for a

more specialized practice whether that means

developing your niche working with teens at

the Victoria Youth Clinic working as a military

physician with CFB Esquimalt or joining the

oncologists at the BC Cancer Agency

Whatever your professional goal yoursquoll find

it here on the warm and temperate west coast

in British Columbiarsquos vibrant capital city

The Victoria Division of Family Practice

the thriving professional association that

represents our GP community organizes

a full roster of professional development

opportunities to build your knowledge base

We enjoy strong ties between GPs and

specialists We have an excellent medical

school with opportunities to teach medical

students and residents Our growing locum

matching system can give you a job

or a much needed break

in a nutshell we want you here and your services are needed We will support you in settling in Victoria and in caring for your overall wellbeing

1

Everyone knows Victoria is a stunning city that boasts one of the warmest climates in Canada and that offers recreational opportunities to excite outdoor enthusiasts year round As a family doctor you want a practice that best serves your community while engaging your interests and vision Here you have the flexibility to create the practice that you desire and that matches your lifestyle

Perhaps you like the idea of testing the waters

as a locum physician to give you a strong

introduction before either launching your

own practice or joining an established clinic

Maybe you see yourself as a hospitalist or ER

doctor at Victoria General Hospital (VGH) or the

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) or as supporting

one of our many busy walk-in clinics

There are also plenty of opportunities for a

more specialized practice whether that means

developing your niche working with teens at

the Victoria Youth Clinic working as a military

physician with CFB Esquimalt or joining the

oncologists at the BC Cancer Agency

Whatever your professional goal yoursquoll find

it here on the warm and temperate west coast

in British Columbiarsquos vibrant capital city

The Victoria Division of Family Practice

the thriving professional association that

represents our GP community organizes

a full roster of professional development

opportunities to build your knowledge base

We enjoy strong ties between GPs and

specialists We have an excellent medical

school with opportunities to teach medical

students and residents Our growing locum

matching system can give you a job

or a much needed break

in a nutshell we want you here and your services are needed We will support you in settling in Victoria and in caring for your overall wellbeing

2

Your practice can suit your lifestyleldquoTo pick a place to setup a practice I think

you really have to look at your lifestyle and your personality

Ask yourself what kinds of things you want to do and to get

at both outside the office and within the office itself

I think you have to be able to reconcile your interests and your

hobbies with the environment Certainly around here therersquos

a variety of opportunities from a big city feel in an urban

environment to a country feel in a rural environment all

within very short order of downtown Victoriardquo

mdash Dr Steve Martin Course Director Clinical Skills

Island Medical Program at the University of Victoria

ldquoThere are many options here to tailor your work to create a practice that reflects what you really

want If you want to be solely community-based you can

do that If you prefer hospitalist work there are ways to do that

Therersquos an abundance of walk-in clinics so you can add hours

on evenings and on weekends if you need to Itrsquos very flexible

Irsquom mostly based out of the clinic during the week Irsquom also

doing some shifts at a walk-in clinic on weekends as I feel

I have the energy to do so Irsquove joined a large call group where

Irsquom only on call six days a year That allows my patients to have

after-hours coverage but I donrsquot have too much burden in the

evenings and on weekends It allows me the freedom to enjoy

other things in my life I have an infant at home so I appreciate

having as much time as I can with her with my husband

to explore the island to spend time outdoors and to enjoy

our new home Therersquos a lot to dordquo

mdash Dr Celeste Just GP Tuscany Medical Clinic

Flexibility to Mix + Match Your Own Practice StyleOPTIONS TO WORK AS Abull Full-Service Doctorbull Hospitalistbull Doctor with a Specialtybull Locum Doctorbull Part-time Family Practitioner

OPTIONS TO WORK INbull The Militarybull Walk-in Clinicsbull Emergency Roomsbull The Victoria Youth Clinicbull Island Sexual Healthbull Obstetrics amp Maternity Carebull Palliative Care bull Long-term Residential Carebull Hospice Carebull The BC Cancer Agencybull

THE 12 BEST THINGS ABOUT VICTORIA

ltVOTED BY LOCALSgt

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE

AIR QUALITY FRIENDS amp FAMILY

FEELING OF SAFETYWALKABILITY

PARKS RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

ACCESS TO LOCALLY GROWN FOOD ARTS amp CULTURE

FESTIVALS amp EVENTS SENSE OF COMMUNITY

DESIGN YOUR

DREAMLIFE

88 per cent of locals would describe themselves as happy

The Galloping Goose is a 60km bike trail that spans Sooke Metchosin Colwood Langford View Royal Saanich Sidney and Victoria It attracts 17-million users each year

FIND THAT

SWEET SPOT

Snow + Surf EscapesVictoria to Sombrio Beach 1h47mVictoria to Mount Washington 3h8mVictoria to Tofino 4h16m

5

Prioritizing your work-life balanceldquoI think here in Victoria we have a different idea of what

our lives should look like Between family

responsibilities work and play we need

to strike a balanced equation

The Victoria physicians I know do it brilliantly

There are so many doctors who are working

a few days in their family practice or in a group

practice doing youth clinic shifts doing Island

Sexual Health shifts sometimes working in the

hospital plus trying to have balance for their

personal and family commitments I myself

really honour the variety of work that I have

The location of Victoria and Vancouver Island

is one that just inspires work-life balance

because there is so much beauty and so much

recreational opportunity hererdquo

mdash Dr Mark Sherman Integrative Family Medicine

Physician James Bay Community Project Executive

Director BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCalm)

ldquoThe best thing about being in Victoria is having access to fresh air

ocean breeze and waves that crash downthey lead your mind

to a peaceful state I also really enjoy the sense of balance people

have in their lives between family work and the outdoors

The general attitude is a mix of productivity

and relaxation In some cities people walk

straight ahead as though nobody else exists

In Victoria people will talk to you in coffee shops

and acknowledge each other on the street

It gives the city a real feeling of communityrdquo

mdash Dr Jody Young GP

MOST ADULTS WORK LESSTHAN 50 HOURS PER WEEK

J B lt25 25ndash34 35ndash49 50ndash59 60+

Best places to walk your dog Dallas Road Thetis Lake Elk Lake

Best urban escapes Beacon Hill Park Mount Doug Willowrsquos Beach

548178

163

62 48

Average number of hours worked in one week

6

Outdoor living in the warm westldquoI grew up in Montreal and loved the big

city environment When I came to BC I fell in love with

the outdoors the mountains the ocean the outdoor

opportunities surfing on the west coast rainforest walks

I had the world of choice of where to practice and once I had

visited a few times it seemed like the perfect place for my wife

and I to practice medicine and to live play and raise our kids

I really love surfing and spending time in the forests and on

the beaches with my kids I love exposing them to that raw

natural beauty of the West Coast We love skiing and Mount

Washington is just three hours up the island near Courtenay

We also love visiting the special subcultures of the Gulf Islandsrdquo

mdash Dr Mark Sherman

ldquoYou can do whatever

you want to do outside

all year round Thatrsquos probably

the one thing that allows

everyone to stay active

and to keep our really healthy

90-year-olds aroundrdquo

mdash Dr Jody Young

ldquoItrsquos January and the flowers are outrdquo mdash Dr Janet Mak

ldquoI feel like this is paradise everyday

Itrsquos such nice mild weather

because Irsquom used to such cold

and ice I donrsquot even wear

a jacket most days Itrsquos nice

not having to worry about

winter boots or mitts I think

the coldest itrsquos been since I got

here was in December when

it was minus one degree

So for me itrsquos just wonderfulrdquo

mdash Dr Celeste Just

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

25

20

15

10

5

0

Average Annual Temperatures degC

EXPLORE WEST COAST

RAW+RUGGED NATURE

more than 27000 hectares

(11 of the land base ) under

park or protected area status

33 regional parks amp trails

788 km bikeway network

(the PIC or Primary

Inter-Community Network)

more than 25 completed

mildest winters in Canada

temperatures rarely below

0degC or above 30degC

lowest rainfall on British

Columbiarsquos west coast

Springtime marked by

blooming of the cherry

blossoms normally

in mid-February

71 per cent of locals spend their leisure time being active

KID-FRIENDLY Beach Life Downtown to

Dallas Road Gonzales Bay 10 minWillowrsquos Beach 12 minCadboro-Gyro Beach Park 16 minWhittyrsquos Lagoon 41 min

EXPLORE WEST COAST

RAW+RUGGED NATURE

more than 27000 hectares

(11 of the land base ) under

park or protected area status

33 regional parks amp trails

788 km bikeway network

(the PIC or Primary

Inter-Community Network)

more than 25 completed

mildest winters in Canada

temperatures rarely below

0degC or above 30degC

lowest rainfall on British

Columbiarsquos west coast

Springtime marked by

blooming of the cherry

blossoms normally

in mid-February

71 per cent of locals spend their leisure time being active

KID-FRIENDLY Beach Life Downtown to

Dallas Road Gonzales Bay 10 minWillowrsquos Beach 12 minCadboro-Gyro Beach Park 16 minWhittyrsquos Lagoon 41 min

KID-FRIENDLY Beach Life Downtown to

Dallas Road Gonzales Bay 10 minWillowrsquos Beach 12 minCadboro-Gyro Beach Park 16 minWhittyrsquos Lagoon 41 min

9

The best place to raise your familyldquoThere arenrsquot many places in Canada where kids can play outside without their

snowsuit all year long We walk to school walk to parks and wersquore a block away from the beach I can

get off of work pick up my kids within 15 minutes and get them to their lessons in another 15 minutes

The commute compared to many cities is incredible Quality private education is affordable which

means rather than being exclusive there are a lot of professional parents in the mixrdquo mdash Dr Janet Mak

ldquoIn terms of childcare there

are a lot of licensed family daycares and other

options Irsquove also noticed a wide variety

of schools for children of different age groups

from Montessori to very good public schools

to lots of private optionsrdquo ndash Dr Celeste Just

PARTIAL SCHOOL LIST

91 per cent of youth spend their leisure time being active

ldquoI donrsquot think therersquos any better place for families than Victoriardquo mdash Dr Janet Mak GPDoctorrsquos Medical Clinic

bull 27 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY

bull 10 PUBLIC MIDDLE

bull 7 PUBLIC SECONDARY

bull 14 MONTESSORI

bull GLENLYON NORFOLK SCHOOL

bull ST MICHAELrsquoS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

bull ST MARGARETrsquoS SCHOOL

bull ARTSCALIBRE ACADEMY

bull OAK AND ORCA BIOREGIONAL SCHOOL

bull ST PATRICKrsquoS ELEMENTARY

bull ST ANDREWrsquoS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

bull ST JOSEPHrsquoS ELEMENTARY

bull ELIZABETH BUCKLEY SCHOOL

bull PEARSON COLLEGE

Fun Stuff for Kidsbull Exploring nature trails

rainforests amp beachesbull Beacon Hill

Childrenrsquos Farmbull IMAX Victoria amp the

Royal BC Royal Museumbull Dolphin amp Whale Watchingbull Miniature Worldbull Bug Zoobull AdrenaLine Zipline

Adventuresbull Fort Rodd Hill

amp Fisgard Lighthousebull Maritime Museum of BCbull Harbour Ferry Toursbull Blenkinsop Valley

Adventure Golf Centrebull Western Speedway

bull All Fun Recreation Parkbull Wittyrsquos Lagoon Tide Pools

amp Skimboarding bull Butterfly Worldbull Butchart Gardens

Childrenrsquos Pavilion amp Rose Carousel

bull Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre

bull Annual Lego Exhibitbull Victoria Royals

Hockey Gamesbull Victoria Shamrocks

Lacrosse Gamesbull Victoria HarbourCats

Baseball Gamesbull Fishermanrsquos Wharfbull Ghostly Walks

10

Your Victoria Division of Family PracticeldquoThe Division is filling the void of socialization

peer support and practice improvement Since itrsquos inception

our community of family doctors has become more united

through a variety of projects such as securing locums and

practice coverage working on senior support in nursing homes

and increasing communication between patients caregivers

hospitals and GPs They offer many CME events and mentoring

for new and transitioning physicians to make it easier to settle

here or to transition into a different style of practice

The Divisionrsquos work has allowed community physicians

to come together and say lsquoThis is whatrsquos really important

to me Irsquom going to get involvedrsquo We have almost 400 member

physicians in Victoria and those who are getting involved are

really seeing the positive outcome and change they can have

That has a huge influence on creating change and allows

physicians to feel they are contributing to societyrdquo

mdash Dr Jody Young

Strength in numbersBenefit from the member-driven

work of your professional association

for local GPs in Victoria the Victoria

Division of Family Practice

Our members are empowered

to identify areas for change within

the local medical system and are

funded to join working groups that

reflect their passions Together

we devise and enable strategies

for real improvement

SOME DIVISION INITIATIVESbull A GP for Mebull Welcome amp Transitions Mentorshipbull Monthly Dine amp Learn Seriesbull Locum amp Practice Coverage Matchingbull Transitions in Care amp e-Notificationbull TORCH Toward Optimal Residential

Care Healthbull Emergency Response Planningbull Mental Health amp Substance Usebull Frail Seniors in the Communitybull Community Building amp Engagementbull Physician Resource Guidebull MOA Networkbull Mindfulness Meditation for GPs

ldquoI feel this group here is very forward-thinking so there are lots of opportunities to get involved

and to push forward initiatives that you believe inrdquo

mdash Dr Celeste Just

SUPPORTED BY AN awesomePROFESSIONALASSOCIATION

warm

WELCOME

GPs Dr Jessica Fry and Dr Caitlin Harmon have had great experiences with mentoring medical students and new doctors in Victoria

13

Welcome amp Transitions Mentoring ProgramBeing the new kid on the block can be tough

Thatrsquos why the Victoria Division pairs welcoming physician

mentors with doctors who are new to the area or who are shifting

their practice style Matches are made with the aim of connecting

people whose interests and availability align

Mentors sometimes meet their partners for a casual coffee or dinner or accompany them to Division

engagement events They can make introductions and offer important local or insider knowledge

supporting a physicianrsquos smooth transition to Victoria

or to a new type of practice

There are all sorts of reasons you might wish for a mentor

throughout your career The Welcome amp Transitions Mentoring

program supports physicians in all stages of their professional

lives whether you are a first year student a resident a doctor

new to the area or a GP practicing in Victoria The program also

matches mentors to those transitioning into a new area of practice

returning to work after having a baby or raising children or

preparing for retirement These personal connections can offer

a softer smoother transition to the next chapter of your life

ldquoI think it is important to support

new doctors whether they are new graduates

or have recently moved here from somewhere

else I think it definitely helps them to be more

successful and makes them more likely

to want to stay in Victoria

I myself did my residency in Victoria

and my main preceptor was Dr Darcy Nielsen

She was my mentor for all things medicine

and medicine-related She taught me what

I should look for in setting up a practice

and gave me good information about things

like accounting and incorporation

I have worked with a couple of new doctors

including one doctor who shadowed me

for a few shifts at Island Sexual Health

I taught her how to insert IUDs but also

got her thinking about things like how to set

up locums finances accounting and what

to incorporate into her practice long-term

Experiences like this give me the satisfaction

of helping new doctors just like others helped

me and remind me of all the things I really like

about practicing medicine in Victoriardquo

mdash Dr Caitlin Harmon

Dr Caitlin Harmon Family PracticeGrow Health

MENTORS ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORTbull Medical students from Year 1 onwardbull Residents bull GPs new to Victoria bull GPs wanting to locum bull GPs planning to work or volunteer abroadbull GPs transitioning to a new specializationbull GPs planning a familybull GPs returning from maternity leavebull GPs returning after raising childrenbull GPs retiringbull and more

To find your mentor contact Helen Welch hwelchdivisionsbcca

ldquoThe Division was very helpful for me to learn how to work in Victoria what job opportunities there are and what opportunities there are for continuing medical educationrdquo mdash Dr Celeste Just

13

Welcome amp Transitions Mentoring ProgramBeing the new kid on the block can be tough

Thatrsquos why the Victoria Division pairs welcoming physician

mentors with doctors who are new to the area or who are shifting

their practice style Matches are made with the aim of connecting

people whose interests and availability align

Mentors sometimes meet their partners for a casual coffee or dinner or accompany them to Division

engagement events They can make introductions and offer important local or insider knowledge

supporting a physicianrsquos smooth transition to Victoria

or to a new type of practice

There are all sorts of reasons you might wish for a mentor

throughout your career The Welcome amp Transitions Mentoring

program supports physicians in all stages of their professional

lives whether you are a first year student a resident a doctor

new to the area or a GP practicing in Victoria The program also

matches mentors to those transitioning into a new area of practice

returning to work after having a baby or raising children or

preparing for retirement These personal connections can offer

a softer smoother transition to the next chapter of your life

ldquoI think it is important to support

new doctors whether they are new graduates

or have recently moved here from somewhere

else I think it definitely helps them to be more

successful and makes them more likely

to want to stay in Victoria

I myself did my residency in Victoria

and my main preceptor was Dr Darcy Nielsen

She was my mentor for all things medicine

and medicine-related She taught me what

I should look for in setting up a practice

and gave me good information about things

like accounting and incorporation

I have worked with a couple of new doctors

including one doctor who shadowed me

for a few shifts at Island Sexual Health

I taught her how to insert IUDs but also

got her thinking about things like how to set

up locums finances accounting and what

to incorporate into her practice long-term

Experiences like this give me the satisfaction

of helping new doctors just like others helped

me and remind me of all the things I really like

about practicing medicine in Victoriardquo

mdash Dr Caitlin Harmon

Dr Caitlin Harmon Family PracticeGrow Health

MENTORS ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORTbull Medical students from Year 1 onwardbull Residents bull GPs new to Victoria bull GPs wanting to locum bull GPs planning to work or volunteer abroadbull GPs transitioning to a new specializationbull GPs planning a familybull GPs returning from maternity leavebull GPs returning after raising childrenbull GPs retiringbull and more

To find your mentor contact Helen Welch hwelchdivisionsbcca

ldquoThe Division was very helpful for me to learn how to work in Victoria what job opportunities there are and what opportunities there are for continuing medical educationrdquo mdash Dr Celeste Just

14

Making practice coverage a priorityWe know great doctors stay that way by scheduling their well-earned breaks We also know that

locums are often more free-spirited and adventurous

and are looking for freedom and options in their schedules

The Divisionrsquos innovative one-stop locum matching service

makes that possible by supporting member locums looking

for jobs and family physicians who need practice coverage

As a locum yoursquoll have access to the best jobs in Victoria

competitive remuneration rates mentoring and administrative

support for details like logistics contracts and billing

As a member seeking coverage yoursquoll learn how to prepare

and make your practice more attractive to locums Yoursquoll also

receive support and advice on crafting effective job postings

Finding the perfect match means combining

technology with networking and personal individual support

Our locum matching service asks physicians exactly what they

are looking for in a locum or practice coverage job to ensure

the most suitable arrangements can be found

ldquoI see a lot of need for locums My wife and I have each completed at least 20 locum positionsrdquo mdash Dr Bruce Rebner

ldquoTherersquos something to be said about the locum

lifestyle We donrsquot have kids yet

and we enjoy travelling so being

locums gives my wife and I some

freedom The longer-term idea

is to establish a practice but there

are definitely periods of your life

when locuming makes sense

I think itrsquos an attractive option

at both ends of the career when

yoursquore young and after yoursquove

worked for 20 or 30 years and

have given up your practice

Division events like the Dine

amp Learns are great platforms

to meet fellow doctors

And the locum coordinator

has been really easily accessible

Irsquove emailed a couple of times

for a specific ten days and she

has worked very hard to find

a matchrdquo

mdash Dr Bruce Rebner often locums

in Victoria elsewhere in BC NWT

and New Zealand

Unique options like cross-coverage long-term locums part-time associates and transition-to-retirement practice coverage are supported

LOCUMSlove FOR

MIND OVER MATTER

ldquoI believe we serve ourselves by

practicing what we preach and by

walking our talkrdquomdash Dr Mark Sherman Executive Director BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCalm)

LOCUMSlove FOR

MIND OVER MATTER

ldquoI believe we serve ourselves by

practicing what we preach and by

walking our talkrdquomdash Dr Mark Sherman Executive Director BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCalm)

MIND OVER MATTER

ldquoI believe we serve ourselves by

practicing what we preach and by

walking our talkrdquomdash Dr Mark Sherman Executive Director BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCalm)

17

The Victoria Division of Family Practice has teamed up with the BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCalm) to offer eight-week courses for family physicians in mindfulness-based meditation

Caring for our physiciansrsquo wellbeing ldquoWhen it comes to physician stress the CMA did a study in 2003 on physician burnout

and estimated that 47 per cent of us across the board in Canada are in the advanced stages of burnout

There is a stress epidemic for a variety of reasons As physiciansmdashpeople who are in the healthcare

and wellness professionmdashI think wersquore prone to stress because of our sincere will to help others

which is often what brings us into medicine in the first place Physicians have a tendency toward

perfectionism and other traits that make stress very common

For that reason tools like mindfulness cognitive

behaviour strategies meditation and positive

psychology are particularly useful for us

As physicians we all know intellectually about

the burdens of stress and how that can affect

our cardiovascular and mental health Yet by

managing our own stress by having embodied

presence and by having a meditation practice

when wersquore giving advice to our patients

and are speaking from a place of heart

as opposed to just from the head our message

comes through more clearly

Wersquove had quite a few physicians come into

the mindfulness program One of the exciting

things that the Division is facilitating is the

group specifically for physicians which focuses

on the unique challenges of being a physician

in Victoria

Through the Practice Support Program wersquove

also had a group for physicians to use some

mindfulness tools in their practice That was

quite popularrdquo mdash Dr Mark Sherman

BCalmrsquos referral-based mindfulness meditation courses are MSP-funded for both physicians and their patients

MIND OVER MATTER

18

ldquoThe physicians with whom we engage I have to admit are the cream of the crop because they are interested in continuing

education and in being on the forefront of how to be more effective in the care

of their patientsrdquomdash Esther Stevens Coordinator

Regional Practice Support Program Island Health

ldquoThe Dine and Learn sessions generally have one or more specialist physicians who come to talk about a particular topic Therersquos a presentation portion followed by a QampA They tend to be smaller groups so you can get more clinical questions answeredrdquo mdash Dr Heera Bindra

Access to continuingmedical educationVictoriarsquos medical community benefits from an abundance

of local CME opportunities to keep you on the forefront

Medical Conferences As the capital city of British

Columbia and the largest city on Vancouver Island Victoria

attracts an impressive variety of annual medical conferences

Dine amp Learn Events The Divisionrsquos wildly popular

monthly Dine amp Learn events connect GPs with specialists

to exchange knowledge and to solidify strong relationships

in a social setting

Practice Support Program CME-accredited learning

modules and in-practice coaching help GPs to improve

clinical and practice management and patient care delivery

Provincial Academic Detailing Pharmacists provide

objective evidence-informed drug information to physicians

on best prescribing practices

Community Rounds Hospital-based CME events

on a rotating roster of specialized topics

LEARNING WITH YOUR

COLLEAGUES

nurturing GPndashSPECIALIST

RELATIONS

Pediatrician Dr Krystal Cullen delivers a talk at a Dine amp Learn event that brought five local pediatricians together with family practitioners for presentations and case discussions

21

ldquoIn my experience having worked here before and after implementation of the Divisions there used to be very little opportunity to get to know the specialists Now itrsquos quite straightforwardrdquomdash Dr Heera Bindra Tuscany Medical Clinic

Monthly Dine amp Learn events take place throughout Victoria and bring specialists together with family physicians to exchange knowledge network and strengthen relationships

Strong connections with specialists ldquoSpecialists are really an armrsquos length away

here We have all specialties and even some sub-specialties

within those Theyrsquore all approachable and you can

at any point call for help Given the population of Victoria

itrsquos relatively easy to see specialists even if itrsquos non-urgent

They are quite receptive to referrals in a timely manner

What I really appreciate is that therersquos good interaction

between the specialists and the family doctors The Dine

and Learn events that the Division offers allow us to interact

with specialists on a personal basis in a small group setting

and to get local input on a given topic I feel like this

relationship is relatively unique because a lot of places donrsquot

have full service specialists

As well the attitude of our specialists is very open

and approachable Our interactions and communication

between family doctors and specialists is very congenial

and thatrsquos more rewarding for both the patients and the

physicians in practicerdquo

mdash Dr Jody Young

ldquoBeyond meeting with specialists the Dine amp Learns and other Division events are great for getting to know our general practice colleagues I am lucky to work in a group of four doctors but if I were in a solo practice without the Division I wouldnrsquot have had so much interactionrdquo mdash Dr Heera Bindra

nurturing GPndashSPECIALIST

RELATIONS

Pediatrician Dr Krystal Cullen delivers a talk at a Dine amp Learn event that brought five local pediatricians together with family practitioners for presentations and case discussions

21

ldquoIn my experience having worked here before and after implementation of the Divisions there used to be very little opportunity to get to know the specialists Now itrsquos quite straightforwardrdquomdash Dr Heera Bindra Tuscany Medical Clinic

Monthly Dine amp Learn events take place throughout Victoria and bring specialists together with family physicians to exchange knowledge network and strengthen relationships

Strong connections with specialists ldquoSpecialists are really an armrsquos length away

here We have all specialties and even some sub-specialties

within those Theyrsquore all approachable and you can

at any point call for help Given the population of Victoria

itrsquos relatively easy to see specialists even if itrsquos non-urgent

They are quite receptive to referrals in a timely manner

What I really appreciate is that therersquos good interaction

between the specialists and the family doctors The Dine

and Learn events that the Division offers allow us to interact

with specialists on a personal basis in a small group setting

and to get local input on a given topic I feel like this

relationship is relatively unique because a lot of places donrsquot

have full service specialists

As well the attitude of our specialists is very open

and approachable Our interactions and communication

between family doctors and specialists is very congenial

and thatrsquos more rewarding for both the patients and the

physicians in practicerdquo

mdash Dr Jody Young

ldquoBeyond meeting with specialists the Dine amp Learns and other Division events are great for getting to know our general practice colleagues I am lucky to work in a group of four doctors but if I were in a solo practice without the Division I wouldnrsquot have had so much interactionrdquo mdash Dr Heera Bindra

21

ldquoIn my experience having worked here before and after implementation of the Divisions there used to be very little opportunity to get to know the specialists Now itrsquos quite straightforwardrdquomdash Dr Heera Bindra Tuscany Medical Clinic

Monthly Dine amp Learn events take place throughout Victoria and bring specialists together with family physicians to exchange knowledge network and strengthen relationships

Strong connections with specialists ldquoSpecialists are really an armrsquos length away

here We have all specialties and even some sub-specialties

within those Theyrsquore all approachable and you can

at any point call for help Given the population of Victoria

itrsquos relatively easy to see specialists even if itrsquos non-urgent

They are quite receptive to referrals in a timely manner

What I really appreciate is that therersquos good interaction

between the specialists and the family doctors The Dine

and Learn events that the Division offers allow us to interact

with specialists on a personal basis in a small group setting

and to get local input on a given topic I feel like this

relationship is relatively unique because a lot of places donrsquot

have full service specialists

As well the attitude of our specialists is very open

and approachable Our interactions and communication

between family doctors and specialists is very congenial

and thatrsquos more rewarding for both the patients and the

physicians in practicerdquo

mdash Dr Jody Young

ldquoBeyond meeting with specialists the Dine amp Learns and other Division events are great for getting to know our general practice colleagues I am lucky to work in a group of four doctors but if I were in a solo practice without the Division I wouldnrsquot have had so much interactionrdquo mdash Dr Heera Bindra

22

ldquoWersquore always putting out calls for interested tutors to come and participate in the programrdquomdash Dr Steve Martin Year 1amp2 Course Director Clinical Skills

Island Medical Program University of Victoria

Many opportunities to tutor amp teachThe Island Medical Program (IMP) at the University of Victoria is one of four provincial sites

of UBCrsquos distributed MD Undergraduate Program The program

accepts 32 medical students each year allowing many

opportunities for family doctors to get involved with tutoring

and direct mentorship

Within the Clinical Skills Program doctors act as tutors to small

groups of students for various modules delivered at a hospital

clinical site Students then spend dedicated time within a

family practice office for direct mentorship Depending on the

studentrsquos relationship with the physician they may see their

own patients or see them with the family practitionermentor

Through experience and role modelling about how they

work with patients tutors also offer a wealth of intangible

information that doesnrsquot appear in the curriculum Students

often remark on how important it is for them to learn how

to be doctors

These tutors and mentors are identified as teaching faculty

within the UBC program itself

ldquoItrsquos amazing how many tutors come back and say how the

experience has renewed their

interest in medicine and has

rejuvenated them in ways they

didnrsquot anticipate

Our family practice tutors

really find it engaging They

like the studentsrsquo questions

and it challenges them Some

come and stay for long periods

others come and go or take

breaks Irsquove had some tutors

for the last 11 years Overall

they really enjoy it and are

just very thankful

The students particularly

enjoy the variety of young

new tutors and some of the

older wiser more experienced

tutors They all bring different

elements to it and students

really appreciate bothrdquo

mdash Dr Steve Martin

share YOUR

WISDOM

THE PERFECT BLEND OF

BIG+SMALLPopulation Victoria 80000 | Greater Victoria 345000Home to 18 First Nations + 14200 Aboriginal people100 km from Vancouver amp SeattleFilm amp Tech sectors are largest revenue-generating private industriesSecond oldest Chinatown in North AmericaKnown as the lsquoGarden Cityrsquo35 minutes by float plane or helicopter from downtown Victoria to downtown Vancouver

THE PERFECT BLEND OF

BIG+SMALLPopulation Victoria 80000 | Greater Victoria 345000Home to 18 First Nations + 14200 Aboriginal people100 km from Vancouver amp SeattleFilm amp Tech sectors are largest revenue-generating private industriesSecond oldest Chinatown in North AmericaKnown as the lsquoGarden Cityrsquo35 minutes by float plane or helicopter from downtown Victoria to downtown Vancouver

25

79 of locals say they rarely or never feel uncomfortable or out of place because of religion skin colour culture race language accent ability or sexual orientation

83 per cent feel a strong or very strong sense of belonging

ldquoGetting to and from work is very quick I work with a doctor who lives in Sidney and hersquos able to make it here in 15 minutes or less Therersquos not much traffic at that time In Victoria we donrsquot really have a rush hourrdquo mdash Dr Heera Bindra

ldquoItrsquos the best of both worldsrdquomdash Dr Melina Thibodeau GP

Tuscany Medical Clinic

Big city offerings small town vibe ldquoWe wanted a city that was big

enough and that had all the opportunities

for kids whether sports music or schooling

Victoria is big enough to offer all of those

things and a short commute without being

a huge city with all the pollution and traffic

People probably donrsquot realize how multicultural

Victoria is Diversity is accepted and celebrated

here I have two adopted children from

the Congo and we were expecting some

racism but we havenrsquot found any at all There

are a lot of different nationalities at their school

and throughout the city Everybody seems

to be very accepting of other people

As far as elite athletes go Victoria is the centre

for a lot of national teams Irsquom involved in track

and field as one of the physicians and therersquos

also a swimming centre rugby rowing triathlon

biking There are all kinds of sports hererdquo

mdash Dr Melina Thibodeau

26

After hours funYoursquove worked hard all week now itrsquos time

for a little fun and relaxation with friends Thankfully

Victoriarsquos fixation on protecting work-life balance means

we play as hard as we work Dining out culture dominates

the scene and long casual dinners often continue into

the night over drinks and dancing

The cityrsquos social calendar is packed with colourful festivals

that attract locals and visitors alike And hundreds

of restaurants lounges patios live and electronic music

venues and nightclubs means therersquos something

to satisfy every quest for fun

Enjoy affordable local wines

(from more than 30 island

vineyards) paired with playful

tapas plates Sample a flight

(then buy a growler) of local

craft beers with friends over

gourmet burgers or wings

Menus brim with delicacies

from our sea such as wild Pacific salmon prawns and

oysters on the half-shell Healthy foodists will appreciate

Victoriarsquos penchant for offering up a huge selection of

vegetarian vegan raw gluten-free and dairy-free options

including some bistros devoted exclusively to exactly that

For the global palette yoursquoll find an impressive

variety of authentic restaurants dedicated to Chinese

Greek Italian Japanese Mexican Vietnamese Indian

Thai Ukrainian and Middle Eastern cuisines

Are you ready for some fun food festivals

and dancing in this vibrant seaside city

ANNUAL FESTIVALS amp EVENTSbull Victoria International JazzFestbull Victoria Symphony Splashbull Victoria Dragon Boat Festivalbull Victoria Pride Weekbull Vancouver Island Blues Bashbull Victoria International Buskerrsquos Festbull Rifflandiabull Rock the Shoresbull Aboriginal Cultural Festivalbull Chinese New Year Celebrationsbull Victoria Film Festivalbull Feast Food amp Filmbull Victoria Beer Weekbull Victoria International Kite Festivalbull Food Truck Festivalbull OUTstages Festivalbull Victoria International Track Classicbull UrbaCity Challengebull Color Vibe 5kbull YYJ Eatsbull The Art of the Cocktailbull Ironman Victoriabull Vintage Cadillac Car Showbull Sooke River Bluegrass Festivalbull Art amp Wine Festival at the Fortbull Shakespeare by the Seabull African Cultural Week amp AfriCa Festbull Ryder Hesjedalrsquos Tour de Victoriabull Integrate Arts Festivalbull The Saanich Fairbull Tartan Up Scotch Single Malt Whisky Festbull Strawberries and Winebull Car-free YYJbull Fernwood Bitesbull Bed Races on Beaconbull Sidney Daysbull Jubilee Flavour Trail amp Wine Festbull Victoria Chalk Festivalbull Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometownbull English Car Affair in the Parkbull IFCon Victoriabull Pet-a-Paloozabull and much moreLearn more about festivals and events at tourismvictoriacomevents

ldquoDate night would be going out to eat and I think for the size of the city therersquos a good selection of restaurantsrdquo mdash Dr Janet Mak

After a fun night out and a lazy start yoursquoll grab a coffee from one of dozens of trendy hipster roasteries Then meet friends for a west coast Sunday brunch at a legendary old school diner or trendy hot spot

Play on one of two doctorrsquos-only hockey teams

Join the SpinDoctors physician cycling club

Catch GP musicians playing in Cougar Bait band

Join the GP Mama and Baby group

26

After hours funYoursquove worked hard all week now itrsquos time

for a little fun and relaxation with friends Thankfully

Victoriarsquos fixation on protecting work-life balance means

we play as hard as we work Dining out culture dominates

the scene and long casual dinners often continue into

the night over drinks and dancing

The cityrsquos social calendar is packed with colourful festivals

that attract locals and visitors alike And hundreds

of restaurants lounges patios live and electronic music

venues and nightclubs means therersquos something

to satisfy every quest for fun

Enjoy affordable local wines

(from more than 30 island

vineyards) paired with playful

tapas plates Sample a flight

(then buy a growler) of local

craft beers with friends over

gourmet burgers or wings

Menus brim with delicacies

from our sea such as wild Pacific salmon prawns and

oysters on the half-shell Healthy foodists will appreciate

Victoriarsquos penchant for offering up a huge selection of

vegetarian vegan raw gluten-free and dairy-free options

including some bistros devoted exclusively to exactly that

For the global palette yoursquoll find an impressive

variety of authentic restaurants dedicated to Chinese

Greek Italian Japanese Mexican Vietnamese Indian

Thai Ukrainian and Middle Eastern cuisines

Are you ready for some fun food festivals

and dancing in this vibrant seaside city

ANNUAL FESTIVALS amp EVENTSbull Victoria International JazzFestbull Victoria Symphony Splashbull Victoria Dragon Boat Festivalbull Victoria Pride Weekbull Vancouver Island Blues Bashbull Victoria International Buskerrsquos Festbull Rifflandiabull Rock the Shoresbull Aboriginal Cultural Festivalbull Chinese New Year Celebrationsbull Victoria Film Festivalbull Feast Food amp Filmbull Victoria Beer Weekbull Victoria International Kite Festivalbull Food Truck Festivalbull OUTstages Festivalbull Victoria International Track Classicbull UrbaCity Challengebull Color Vibe 5kbull YYJ Eatsbull The Art of the Cocktailbull Ironman Victoriabull Vintage Cadillac Car Showbull Sooke River Bluegrass Festivalbull Art amp Wine Festival at the Fortbull Shakespeare by the Seabull African Cultural Week amp AfriCa Festbull Ryder Hesjedalrsquos Tour de Victoriabull Integrate Arts Festivalbull The Saanich Fairbull Tartan Up Scotch Single Malt Whisky Festbull Strawberries and Winebull Car-free YYJbull Fernwood Bitesbull Bed Races on Beaconbull Sidney Daysbull Jubilee Flavour Trail amp Wine Festbull Victoria Chalk Festivalbull Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometownbull English Car Affair in the Parkbull IFCon Victoriabull Pet-a-Paloozabull and much moreLearn more about festivals and events at tourismvictoriacomevents

ldquoDate night would be going out to eat and I think for the size of the city therersquos a good selection of restaurantsrdquo mdash Dr Janet Mak

After a fun night out and a lazy start yoursquoll grab a coffee from one of dozens of trendy hipster roasteries Then meet friends for a west coast Sunday brunch at a legendary old school diner or trendy hot spot

Play on one of two doctorrsquos-only hockey teams

Join the SpinDoctors physician cycling club

Catch GP musicians playing in Cougar Bait band

Join the GP Mama and Baby group

HOT IN THE CITY

IMAGES COURTESY TOURISM VICTORIA

fact FILE

29

A few more facts about Victoria

Caring for the Earth

987 recycle materials

948 conserve energy

925 reduce waste

898 reuse materials

876 conserve water

800 separate waste

679 carpool or car-share

540 use alternative transportation

229 buy locally produced food

Employment by Industry

In 2013 Greater Victoria hosted 25 film and television productions generating $3-million in revenues In 2014 this industry exceeded $8-million In April 2015 industry experts predicted it would meet or beat its 2006 record of $18-million

Age of Victoriarsquos Population

Family physicians per 100000 people (2012)

0ndash1415ndash2425ndash6465ndash7475ndash8485+

76

95

per cent perceive their mental health to be very good or excellent

municipally owned public artworks in Greater Victoria including First Nations art gateways mobile displays monuments mosaics murals paintings sculptures site-integrated artworks street furniture and water features

0 50 100 150 200

Canada 109

British Columbia 122

Greater Victoria 160

81 per cent of residents are satisfied with the level of access to arts and cultural opportunities

0 3 6 9 12 15

Trade 149

Health Care 143

Public Administration 107

Construction 68

Manufacturing 35

$3 million = value of high-tech industry

Facts and figures throughout this booklet about Victoria furnished by the Victoria Foundation the Vancouver Island South Film amp Media Commission and Tourism Victoria

56

13

12

9

64

29

A few more facts about Victoria

Caring for the Earth

987 recycle materials

948 conserve energy

925 reduce waste

898 reuse materials

876 conserve water

800 separate waste

679 carpool or car-share

540 use alternative transportation

229 buy locally produced food

Employment by Industry

In 2013 Greater Victoria hosted 25 film and television productions generating $3-million in revenues In 2014 this industry exceeded $8-million In April 2015 industry experts predicted it would meet or beat its 2006 record of $18-million

Age of Victoriarsquos Population

Family physicians per 100000 people (2012)

0ndash1415ndash2425ndash6465ndash7475ndash8485+

76

95

per cent perceive their mental health to be very good or excellent

municipally owned public artworks in Greater Victoria including First Nations art gateways mobile displays monuments mosaics murals paintings sculptures site-integrated artworks street furniture and water features

0 50 100 150 200

Canada 109

British Columbia 122

Greater Victoria 160

81 per cent of residents are satisfied with the level of access to arts and cultural opportunities

0 3 6 9 12 15

Trade 149

Health Care 143

Public Administration 107

Construction 68

Manufacturing 35

$3 million = value of high-tech industry

Facts and figures throughout this booklet about Victoria furnished by the Victoria Foundation the Vancouver Island South Film amp Media Commission and Tourism Victoria

56

13

12

9

64

30

ResourcesBC Ministry of Health govbccahealth

Doctors of BC doctorsofbcca

Health Match BC healthmatchbcorgPhysiciansaspx

Island Health vihaca

Canadian Medical Protective Association (liability protection) cmpa-acpmca

College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (licensure) cpsbccafor-physiciansregistra-

tion-licensingapplying

Medical Services Plan Billing Number healthgovbccaexformsmspprac2991filpdf

Social Insurance Number servicecanadagccaengscsinindexshtml

Taxes cra-arcgcca

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Housing

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Real Estate realtorca

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come exploreCurious about Victoria Plan your next

vacation on the west coast of Canada

and see for yourself why our family

practitioners love it here

book a tourContact Division staff to book a tour

of the city attend a Division event

as a guest meet local physicians

and have your questions answered

Helen Welch

hwelchdivisionsbcca

+12505075494

make victoria your homeYoursquoll find lots of support for settling

here and for setting up your practice

through your Victoria Division of Family

Practice

Use the resources in this guide

to get you started

Vancouver

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VICTORIA BC

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VICTORIA AWAITS YOU make your

MOVE

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Cowichan Bay BC

CANADA V0R 1N0

ldquoI definitely have no regrets about moving hereI plan to stay long term to the point of retirement I think Irsquove found the perfect place to live and workrdquomdashDr Celeste Just

VICTORIA BCA GREAT PLACE TO BE A GP

Dr Jody Young and her husband Kris daughter Emma and dog Tucker love to spend time along the waterfront at Macaulay Point Park

published Spring 2015

photography Doddrsquos Eye Media bull Nathan Sorochan bull Terrance Lam

writing amp design Crystal Sawyer Triveni West Communication amp Design

VICTORIA AWAITS YOU make your

MOVE

divisionsbccavictoria

victoriadivisionsbcca

toll-free +18777908492

f +12505970889

facebookcomVicDivFP

PO Box 2488

1745 Cowichan Bay Road

Cowichan Bay BC

CANADA V0R 1N0

ldquoI definitely have no regrets about moving hereI plan to stay long term to the point of retirement I think Irsquove found the perfect place to live and workrdquomdashDr Celeste Just

VICTORIA BCA GREAT PLACE TO BE A GP

Dr Jody Young and her husband Kris daughter Emma and dog Tucker love to spend time along the waterfront at Macaulay Point Park

published Spring 2015

photography Doddrsquos Eye Media bull Nathan Sorochan bull Terrance Lam

writing amp design Crystal Sawyer Triveni West Communication amp Design