Erica Timmerman

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Erica Timmerman - Val Maloney
Erica Timmerman - Val Maloney

Erica Timmerman is a reporter and freelance writer. She graduated in 2006 with a BA in English and Art History from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, and then went on to pursue a post-grad diploma in Journalism at Humber Polytechnic in Toronto.

Erica's interests are primarily in literature and sports. She has run in a number of road races including the Toronto Half Marathon, the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon and the Mississauga Half Marathon.

In 2008 she traveled in Europe and drove across Canada twice. Ending up on the west coast, she currently lives and works in the town of Squamish, B.C., where mountains surround her and a variety of activities occupy her time.

Latest Articles

Scrapbook Becomes Outlet During Cancer Treatment
Brody Chapman founds the Scrapping with Cancer Foundation after discovering his passion for scrapbooking while under treatment for Leukemia.
Jun 12, 2009 - Erica Timmerman
100-Year-Old Masters Swimmer
Jaring Timmerman, record breaking Masters swimmer, explains the secret to living a long life by following his own acronym, GEDS - Genes, Exercise, Diet, Spirit.
Jun 12, 2009 - Erica Timmerman
Mother Moving Forward after Loss to Cancer
Louisa Cantelon, co-founder of Coast to Coast Against Cancer, discovered love of running and exercise helped give her strength after daughter's loss to children's cancer.
Jun 12, 2009 - Erica Timmerman
Preventing Cougar Attacks
Staying in groups, making lots of noise and avoiding smelly foods are ways to prevent cougar sightings when entering the wilderness.
Apr 15, 2009 - Erica Timmerman
Art Themes in Bellingham Sculpture Collection
Man and Nature, Man and Learning and Man and History are three major themes repeated throughout Western Washington University's outdoor sculpture collection.
Apr 14, 2009 - Erica Timmerman
Lo-Fi Rock Band, Women
Women's self-titled debut album is receiving critical acclaim for their lo-fi, psychedelic music that sounds similar to 1960s Velvet Underground.
Apr 9, 2009 - Erica Timmerman
The Multi-Talented Chad VanGaalen
From busking to sold out shows, Chad VanGaalen is the new indie darling because he experiments with music, animates videos and keeps to his homebody image.
Apr 9, 2009 - Erica Timmerman
Covenant House for the Homeless
Homeless youth get a second chance at life with help from The Covenant House, who offer them outreach, drop-in centres, crisis shelters and community support.
Mar 22, 2009 - Erica Timmerman
Students Experience Homelessness
Across Canada student activists have spent five days homeless in order to raise money and awareness for homeless youth.
Mar 20, 2009 - Erica Timmerman