Susan Simmons

YouTube video by Susan Simmons #msathlete Finding the Goose

I have no words to describe my experience swimming to the #GooseIsland in #HeiltsukTerritory - #GreatBearRainforest. I hope this video helps explain why.

#conservation #openwaterswimming #coldwatersimming #marathon #marathonswimmer

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Heat Warnings issued for multiple areas in B.C. - EmergencyInfoBC Heat - Central Fraser Canyon - north including Lillooet Fraser Canyon - south including Lytton South Thompson Southwest East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River East Vancouver Island - Dunc...

“Heat Warnings have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for multiple areas in B.C. including Fraser Canyon, South Thompson, Vancouver Island, Howe Sound and Whistler.” www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/heat9a... - Emergency Info BC

#BCHeat #Kamloops #Nanaimo #Whistler #YYJ

Using Tariffs to Try to Annex Canada Backfired in the 1890s Instead of compelling Canada to become an American state, the 1890 McKinley Tariff drove Canada into British hands.

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There is something really magical going on at Latitude 48 Paddling - Cold Water Ohana. For the first time, the paddle community in Victoria has welcomed people with intellectual disabilities into their community!

#inclusion #downsyndrome #autism #accessibility #OC6 #outrigger #ohana

One never knows how far they can go until they try <3

As much as MS is bad, I can not help but notice the strength, resilience and compassion of this incredible community of people. They are the light <3

Fantastic news! Stability is a welcome refuge when living with MS.

All the best.

It is hard to not be weary when living with #MS. At the same time, our resilience is phenomenal.

I wish you well.

We should be building a parkade at the Save On to generate revenue for the pool

3 requests to Mayor and Council regarding the new Crystal Pool Dear Mayor and Council I am reaching out with an urgent request for the Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre project. I respectfully request that as you draft final plans, you consider a) building sout…

As we move forward with the new Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre here's a few thoughts for Mayor and Council to consider.
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The Delta facility is much smaller. It also likely doesnt include the demolition of the old facility and an underground parking lot or bike paths and parking. Please compare apples to apples, otherwise all is bananas.

I think it would be good if you would stop muddying the water which projects that are not comparable.

This Tsawwassen pool will be half the size. Please provide relevant information.

It is because we have already paid to have that assessed 3 times and the cost is comparable, it won't last as long as a new facility and it wont address the current 22% shortage of pool space and our the increasing need from population growth.

Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre is home to Canada's first and only masters swim club for people with disability.

If Crystal Pool closes we will have no where to go.

Don't be like Trump and erase diversity.

On the February 8th referendum vote YES and vote SOUTH.

#yyjpoli

Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre: Fact vs Fiction Dear Mayor and Council It has come to my attention that some of you are sharing information regarding Crystal Pool and the proposed new facility that may be false and misleading. I recognize that m…

Sharing a bit more data for those who are interested. Refurbishing ship sailed some time ago. I think it was $54M when the build was $68. The city opted no because it had a limited lifespan (30 yrs) where the new facility would last much longer. Less value for money.

cheers
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Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre: Fact vs Fiction Dear Mayor and Council It has come to my attention that some of you are sharing information regarding Crystal Pool and the proposed new facility that may be false and misleading. I recognize that m…

Here's a few more should you need them with data included:
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Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre: Fact vs Fiction Dear Mayor and Council It has come to my attention that some of you are sharing information regarding Crystal Pool and the proposed new facility that may be false and misleading. I recognize that m…

Hope you don't mind me sharing a few myth busters for those who are interested Matt.
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Why the Province help pay for a new Crystal Pool I am a resident of Victoria and a person living with a disability, in my case, Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects my central nervous system and can cause serio…

I've written a little blog post on why I believe the Province should help pay for a new Crystal Pool. From the research I have done, it will save on doctor and hospital visits and save on healthcare costs - something I think we all want.

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#BCpoli #yyjpoli #healthcrisis

It wasn't. Just took time.

I have found warmth and heat to be a major trigger. I used cool water to help calm the symptoms triggered by heat.

I have had #opticneuritis twice. It was bad enough that I will temporarily blind for several months. I found it quite painful. It is was my first known symptom for #multiplesclerosis and why I ended up being tested and ultimately diagnosed.

I am so glad it was temporary. It can be very frightening.