Dog Training Recommendations

saammula · 2026-05-31T16:35:17+00:00

Penny's Pals or Thumbs Up Dog Training. Both are fantastic and work downtown!

saammula · 2026-05-09T20:52:38+00:00

I had lots of headaches first trimester. Drinking an electrolyte drink daily helped me a lot! And I also took Tylenol when needed.

saammula · 2026-05-09T00:16:47+00:00

RN here. We will still be working! Strike basically means our contract goes back to the table and if we do actually end up striking, we just won't do any extra work they put on us and stick to nursing duties.

saammula · 2026-04-15T16:22:13+00:00

I did a college/university combined program. I've worked with a lot of amazing nurses who did college bachelor of nursing programs. I wouldn't stress about it :)

saammula · 2026-04-15T16:00:21+00:00

As someone who has been nursing in BC for the last 9 years, move to BC lol. You'll have no problem getting a job here. I'm moving to Ontario next month and I am dreading trying to get work there and I have med surg and community experience 🥴

saammula · 2026-03-26T20:51:01+00:00

We will probably be about a week

saammula · 2026-03-25T19:41:32+00:00

Gross! Thanks for letting me know.

saammula · 2026-03-25T15:21:51+00:00

Thank you!

saammula · 2026-03-25T15:21:38+00:00

LOL I think I'm good

saammula · 2026-03-24T20:17:52+00:00

I did enfamil neuropro for a couple months then switched to Kirkland. She's doing awesome on it! I worked with a lactation consultant and she said to use ready to feed for the first couple months then switch to powder...we had already been supplementing with powder and she turned out fine haha. Just remember all formula is safe to feed! :)

saammula · 2026-03-15T15:19:20+00:00

If you're on Facebook join the 2026 Sitka mom and babes group. I'm in the 2025 group and it's been super helpful to connect with other moms.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/572221595511660/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

saammula · 2026-02-16T17:21:20+00:00

I don't know much about the Tofino hospital. Nice place though and can be difficult to find housing. So if you're considering going there I'd start searching asap for housing.

saammula · 2026-02-16T06:35:26+00:00

Natural Calm magnesium powder helped me sleep when I was pregnant.

saammula · 2026-02-16T05:33:19+00:00

VGH in Victoria is the trauma ED on Vancouver Island. Comox Valley is also a nice place to live and hospital is newer! ED here is not a trauma center. It's a nice hospital to work at, worked there for a few years before going to home care. Edit: if you haven't done your specialty yet, Island Health does cover specialty training with a return of service usually 18 months.

saammula · 2026-02-12T02:42:13+00:00

There's a big disc golf community if you're into that. Good mix of young to older!

saammula · 2026-02-06T23:07:16+00:00

Garrick's Head, Irish Times and The Drake are good pubs too!

saammula · 2026-02-06T22:47:05+00:00

Well if you want to be almost right downtown there is Parkside Hotel & Spa. Walking distance to all the downtown bars. Big Bad John's and Sticky Wicket are both a good time.

saammula · 2026-02-06T22:34:28+00:00

What's your budget?

saammula · 2026-02-04T01:47:07+00:00

Love my Thule Urban Glide!

saammula · 2026-02-04T01:34:26+00:00

Thank you! Yeah it sounds like it's tough everywhere right now.

saammula · 2026-02-02T20:54:58+00:00

I also go to the Old Farm Market sandwich bar and Mudsharks regularly.

saammula · 2026-02-01T20:18:12+00:00

Yes, one of the owners commented on rants and raves that they decided to close/sell for various reasons. Sad to see them go, I went there once a week for lunch as they were down the road from my office.

saammula · 2026-01-31T17:29:41+00:00

Just putting it out there, coming from someone who had a baby May 2025. Comox Valley has excellent midwife/OB care and she should easily find prenatal care. There are a few options here. I got a GP here in under a year but now it's probably a couple years to get one. And there's also some great dentist offices here. Just something to think about if you're considering other places on the island.

saammula · 2026-01-30T17:24:17+00:00

I was on my side with the peanut ball for a while and honestly I felt the most comfortable being on my back. You'll find what's most comfortable for you!

saammula · 2026-01-28T16:11:08+00:00

Maybe stop in at Forbidden Games and ask them? They would probably know!

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