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Kids back at school

Mark Docherty — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:21:44 +0000

Cannot believe how fast the summer went.
Did something this morning that I haven’t been able to do for almost 6-years because of my BT commitments. And that was, help out at home, and take the kids for their first day of school. Monday to Friday I usually get up at 3:50am and I get to work by 4:30. This morning i got to see and experience the challenges of getting 3-kids up, fed, dressed and out the door. I have a new appreciation for what my wife Jane and a lot of parents go through every morning. Jane by the way, not only does it every morning, but then heads to work as a busy lawyer.
So with a little help from Celine Turenne, our resident nutritionist and food stylist, here it is. Back to school with the Docherty’s.

Summer Holidays

Mark Docherty — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:32:43 +0000

Time to reflect on the last month that was, for the Docherty Clan.
And what a month it was.
We embarked with our kids, on a European trip to meet my grandmother, and the childrens great grandmother, Peggy, who is 96. She lives in a beautiful little village of Topsham, in the south of England and it was incredible for Emma, Maddy and Luke to meet her for the first time. Spending time during day trips around Devon, to learn more about her amazing life.
Next it was on to London, to my Aunt and Uncle’s house. for a week to explore, It’s history, It’s free museums, and catch a few shows. (We Will Rock You, and Thriller, by the way, are amazing)
We finished the journey off with four days in Paris, where our girls Emma and Maddy, who are in French Immersion, were able to act as our tour guides. Incredible to see and hear them interacting with ease, with everyone from taxi drivers to shop keepers. Renting an apartment, through the internet for Paris proved to be a perfect fit, allowing us to live and experience the city, in a real and interactive way.
Then it was back to Vancouver. Space, clean air, and most importantly home. A quick week of relaxation and reflection at a cabin on Denman Island, and back to reality. All in all, it has been an amazing summer so far. Hope your having a good one too.

Salish Sea Swim for Kidsport

Mark Docherty — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:46 +0000

Imagine swimming for 10 hours straight. Battling 25- knot winds, five foot swells and sea sickness. It’s how Jim Gould, Matt Smith, Jim Cambon spent their Saturday. The trio saying Saturday night, It was the hardest and most challenging thing they had ever done.

From “Me to We”

Mark Docherty — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:30:45 +0000

They are potentially the future leaders of tomorrow. And when they get together each summer at UBC to put together their action plan, it seems that nothing is impossible.

Life Recovery Centre

Mark Docherty — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:24:21 +0000

In and out of trouble from a young age, Stella Wallace, has seen more than her fair share of life’s ups and downs.

And when she was at perhaps one of her lowest moments, it was the police and legal system that reached out, to give her another chance.
Now Stella is about to graduate from the Life Recovery Centre and is hopeful that this will be her last visit and the start of a new life, full of promise.

Faith Shaken

Mark Docherty — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:27:00 +0000

17 year old Tory Inglis, had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church in New Westminster, ever since she was baptized there.
However after a photo of her with organizers of the City’s first Pride Celebration, appeared in the New West paper, it was strongly suggested that she leave the congregation. While some people say it’s her choice as to where she practices her faith, others say it goes against the churches very own handbook that promotes the inclusion of anyone regardless of their sexual orientation.

Lawnbowling Resurgence

Mark Docherty — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:19:28 +0000

It is a sport that most people think is for the older generation. Lawn bowling.
But there is a new movement afoot and it’s benefiting everyone who sees the sport as something more.

Teenage Cancer Researcher

Mark Docherty — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:07:27 +0000

Perri Tutleman is not your average teenager and that’s a good thing for those looking to find a cure for cancer.
You see along with doing all the usual things with her friends, Perri is also budding award winning researcher.

The Pirates

Mark Docherty — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:40:24 +0000

In Ridge Meadows there is a special group of kids and their parents who get together and play baseball.
The special part, is not the game itself, but the interaction of the kids and the stereotypes they are breaking down, one hit at a time.

BP Oil Spill and Greenpeace.

Mark Docherty — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:49:47 +0000

While millions of litres of crude continues to spew from BP’s blown well into the Gulf of Mexico, Environmental groups are sounding the alarm. Warning that it should be the wake up call for everyone. With drilling still being proposed off the coast of BC, there is concern here at home as well.