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Along the calm waters of the Inner Harbour, 26 paddlers in a dragon boat push off the dock to begin their practice session. “Paddles up!” yells coach Corey Teramura. The paddlers obey, holding their wooden paddles up vertically high above their heads. “Go, two, three, four, five, six, up, up, up, five, six, seven, eight, up, legs,” yells Teramura. “Reach, long, long, long.” The dragon boat picks up speed, gliding seamlessly as each paddler drives their paddle faster and faster into the water. The only sounds coming from the splashing of the water against the boat, the heavy breathing of each paddler in unison with their strokes, and the loud bang of Teramura’s hand against the side of the boat to the beat of his voice. The 26-person team is Outta Sight, and unlike many of the dragon boat teams that practice along the Inner Harbour, half the team is visually impaired or blind. “We use our body … we’re connected in a different way,”
says Teramura. “These guys have all these other cues that they’re feeling — the sound, the motion of the boat, how it moves, the splash, and you can feel when you’re out by just a little bit.” The team started three years ago with Cindy Wasney, who is legally blind and originally competed with regularsighted dragon boaters. “I enjoyed being out on the water so much, it was a great experience. I got so much out of it and I thought there were other people who were visually impaired or blind who might enjoy it as much as I did,” says Wasney, noting that in its first year, the team had five visually impaired paddlers. Each paddler has a volunteer handler who helps them with their equipment and getting into the boats. But from there on, it’s all about feeling the rhythm of the boat. “Once we’re all in the boat, everyone is on par with everyone else,” says Wasney. Erin Lacharity, 35, is the stroke seat and is responsible for setting the timing and pace of the boat. She is completely blind.
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was like dad with no hugging. Exacting, focused and kind. Math, which was not my strongest suit, saddled me with a daily struggle, yet he always had time to encourage and explain. I was in a school that was breaking new ground and experimenting with teaching styles and even the new math textbook didn’t come with a binding. “Mr. Robinson could teach old school or new school and somehow the duality made it all clearer. Most of my schoolmates thought him too tough, but he set a standard of expectation and I think it stays with me to this day. (He taught me) you should decide what (activities) you want to be part of your life, whether work or play, and you give it your all.” editor@vicnews.com
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Mayor pushes other municipalities to set up their own housing trust Lisa Helps idea not greeted with enthusiasm by other Greater Victoria mayors Kendra Wong Victoria News
Victoria’s mayor is hoping other municipalities will consider creating their own housing trust fund to address the issue of homelessness in the Capital Regional District. Victoria city council sent a letter to the municipalities of Esquimalt, Oak Bay, North and Central Saanich, View Royal, Metchosin and Highlands recently encouraging them to establish a housing trust fund. Victoria is one of six municipalities within the CRD to have its own fund specifically for affordable housing initiatives “It has been very effective,” said Mayor Lisa Helps. “It gets used up and replenished, so the money is not just sitting there.” City council recently increased the amount it contributes to $1 million from $250,000. According to city documents, they have helped build more than 700 units for roughly 18 local non-profit organizations with the fund. Currently, almost all municipalities pay into the district’s Regional Housing Trust Fund, so not all councils are jumping at the idea of establishing another homelessness fund. The Township of Esquimalt contributes $37,000 annually to the $1.3-million fund. “We are affordable within an unaffordable region,” said Esquimalt
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it’s long and steady, it’s just so calming to hear the boom boom of the drum, like a heartbeat.” For Kevin Hourigan, who is also visually impaired, the team offers him a chance to try something he has never been a part of – a team.
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Young fundraiser, 10, lends helping hand to furry friends Bake sale planned for May 30 A Victoria youngster who loves animals is again putting her passion into an effort to help her furry friends. Amaryllis Perry, 10, has already raised hundreds of dollars for the BCSPCA Victoria Branch – and she’s hoping to raise more this weekend. “Amaryllis wanted to do something two years ago to help support the BCSPCA, so we decided to put together a bake sale. The first year it generated $600 in sales and donations and last year it raised over $1,200, all of which went to the SPCA,” said Tony Perry, Amaryllis’s dad. With her third annual bake sale, Amaryllis hopes to raise more than $1,200 to help the area’s animals who are in need of care.
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Election debates The Conservative Party has said it will not take part in the television debates organized by a consortium of television stations, thus finally breaking apart the monopoly on TV debates that has been held by the Canadian televison networks for the past 45 years. That’s a good thing. But manipulation by the Conservatives as to which debates their leader, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, will appear in is not a good thing. While Harper is already committed to appear in several debates, there is far too much manipulation involved in this whole exercise. This is coming from a government that has taken manipulation from the prime minister’s office to a new level. The Conservatives are correct in saying that people get information about political campaigns from a multitude of sources, not just television. In an age where social media is more important than ever, examining how to reach voters should be a major concern of every political party. What the whole shouting match over debates has proven beyond a doubt is that the political parties and the media are not the ones to organize how political dialogue takes place during an election. Nowhere is this more true than in the organizing of debates where party leaders, who wield an inordinate amount of power under our system, discuss issues with each other. It would be better if Elections Canada took over administration of debates, based on guidelines that were agreed to by all parties. Debates between political party leaders are an important part of democracy, and are very important milestones during an election campaign. The federal debates need to be lively, catch significant voter attention and be scrupulously fair to all.
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A local counselling centre will be getting a much-needed face lift over the next few weeks. The Greater Victoria Citizens’ Counselling Centre is receiving more than $150,000 worth of improvements to its building on Kings Road over the next three weeks. The renovations are part of Radical Renovations, a program through the HeroWork Program Society, a non-profit organization that helps provide physical upgrades to local charities. “Many of us are excited to do it because of the work that [the centre] does in the community,” said Paul Latour, founder and executive director of HeroWork. “In my mind, someone who is going through grief, trauma or distress, to go get counselling before they go down a challenging road has a huge effect that not many people see.” He said 114 counsellors at the centre helped 1,200 people with roughly
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Cougars will host Cyclone Taylor Cup The road to B.C. Junior B hockey supremacy will travel through Victoria in 2016. B.C. Hockey awarded the 2016 Cyclone Taylor Cup, British Columbia’s Junior B provincial championship, to the Victoria Cougars of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) Monday. The tournament will run from April 7 to 10. “On behalf of the Victoria Cougars Junior Hockey Club, I’d like to say that we are honoured to be selected to host the 2016 Cyclone Taylor Cup,” said Tom Arlidge, director at large for the Victoria Cougars, in a B.C. Hockey press release. “I know that our board of directors, volunteers and coaches will work together to produce what we hope will be the best Cyclone Taylor Cup to date.” The Cyclone Taylor Cup pits the best of the best from B.C. Junior B hockey against one another. The four-team tournament features league champions from each of the province’s three Junior B
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Victoria ultramarathon racer Matt Cecill will compete in the 2015 IAU Trail World Championships, to be held in Lac D’Annecy, France tomorrow (May 30). Cecill will represent Canada in the international event. Cecill is avid ultra trail runner but also is comfortable on road. Last month Cecill won the Yakima Skyline 25K, and in 2014 he won the Deception Pass 50K and the Fat Dog 120 mile race. “My goal for the championships is to represent my country well, and have a great experience in my first taste of international competition. I will push to my limits, and beyond. The course looks to be beautiful and rugged.” The race is 85 kilometres with 5,300 metres of vertical terrain that circumnavigates Lake Annecy via five surrounding summits.
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In 2007, Jeep introduced a new longer wheelbase, 4-door version of its iconic “Wrangler” utility vehicle that it called “Wrangler Unlimited”. It must have been a “why didn’t we think of this before?” moment for the Jeep organization, as Wrangler Unlimited quickly widened the market appeal of this outstanding off-road vehicle. Yes, a longer wheelbase sacrifices a degree of agility, but adds much needed interior space and utility. The stretched body not only allows Wrangler Unlimited to tote more people and/or stuff around, the rear seat is mounted ahead of the rear axle, which gives rear passengers a less bumpy ride. When the seats are folded, they present a completely flat extended cargo floor and 2,353-litres of storage space. Fast-forward to the 2011 model year and Wrangler Unlimited may still look the same on the outside but it came with an all-new interior. Heated seats, climate control, new audio inputs, Bluetooth connectivity, power-heated side mirrors and a 115volt electrical outlet, make roughing it outdoors just a tad more comfortable. Wrangler Unlimited is the only four-door convertible currently on the market and its standard Sunrider soft
top has a clever sunroof feature, in addition to a full top-down position. Classic Jeep features include its round headlights, a flat fold-down windshield, exposed door hinges and doors that are easy to remove and available in both full or half frame. An optional Jeep Freedom Top is a three-piece modular hardtop, which fits over a retracted soft top. In addition to providing a higher level of security, it has three removable panels. There are two Targa-like removable roof panels up front and a larger panel over the rear seats. Wrangler Unlimited originally came with a torque-rich 3.8-litre V6 coupled either to a six-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic. It’s not a light vehicle and tips the scales at a robust 1896 kg (4180 lb), so gas consumption is also heavy. Expect gas consumption at 15.6/11.8 L/100 km (city/highway - new five-cycle rating) with the automatic transmission. So, to provide its wilderness-wandering customers
the extended driving range they expect, Jeep fits an Unlimited with an extra large (85-litre) gas tank. The base Sport and Sahara trim levels came with a second-generation Command-Trac part-time four-wheel-drive, with a two-speed transfer case and a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. A Trac-Lok limited-slip rear differential was optional. Aimed at serious out-door enthusiasts, the Rubicon edition is probably more Jeep than most buyers need. This off-road-ready machine comes with beefier suspension and steering components, protective skid plates, a roll cage and higher ground clearance. It also has an Off-Road Rock-Trac twospeed transfer case, a 4.0:1 low-range gear ratio, electric front- and rear-axle lockers and an electronic sway bar disconnect. The 2012 Wrangler Unlimited got a new 3.6 litre V6 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Power output and fuel economy, however, are both roughly the same as the 3.8 litre V6 / four-speed automatic combo they replaced. No significant changes were made to Wrangler Unlimited for its 2013 or 2014 model years. A champion of the un-paved path, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited allows owners to pack more gear and share their outdoor adventure.
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CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERReliable. Refs. 250-920-6516, 250-881-7444.
NORTHERN SUN Electric Comm/Res. $40/hr. Work Guaranteed. Any size job. (250)888-6160. Lic#13981.
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HOUSE & Yard repairs. no job too small. OAP Discounts, free est. Andy, 250-886-3383.
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RBC CONCRETE Finishing. All types of concrete work. No job too small. Seniors discount. Call 250-386-7007.
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CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. You load bins, size 12 yard $100 plus dump fee or we do it all. Call 250-361-6164.
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GARY’S HAULING. One call does it all. Small demos & yard clean-up. Vehicle & metal recycling. Call (778)966-1413.
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✫ DON’S PAINTING ✫ (250)479-8748. 30 years exp. Free Est. Quality Interiors. RED SEAL House Painter & Crew. 15% Senior’s Discount. gloverpainting.ca@gmail.com 250-882-0024.
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PAINTING ALFRED, ALFRED Quality Painting. Wholesale, Discounts! 50 years experience. 250-382-3694.
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THE STUCCOMAN- All types of Stucco/Painting. Repairs, additions, renovations. Free est. Dan, 250-391-9851.
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GREATER VICTORIA MARKET UPDATE » MONTH TO DATE, MAY 25/15
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Find a place to call home Q: Why should I consIder a mortgage broker?
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BUYER’S TIP | Listen to the experts when examining buying and selling trends
Mortgage brokers are independent licensed professionals who are trained to provide their clients with expert advice on mortgages. Since they are independent, rather than employed by a particular lending institution, they are on your team rather than that of the lender. Their job is to find you the best fit in terms of the financial package you’re committing to, from whoever will offer you the term and rate that suits your particular needs. Choosing the right mortgage is as important as choosing the right property, as making the wrong choice in either case can lead to significant financial pressures down the road. Since purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial expenditures made in one’s lifetime, it’s nice to have a teammate in your corner, which is why many choose to use mortgage brokers to look at financing options on their behalf. As with any large decision you make, you will generally make a better one if you have more people on your team considering your interests and needs.
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COURTESY VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD
Examine your mortgage options carefully The wrong mortgage term or type can put you in a serious bind down the road Dan Ebenal Black Press
As interest rates remain in historically low territory there are a number of attractive options for those looking to enter the housing market or renew their mortgage. With an increasing number of low-rate, no-frills mortgage promotions, one local advisor is suggesting that those shopping for a mortgage keep in mind that cheapest isn’t always the best. Paul Macara, a mortgage broker with InvisBeyer Mortgage Services, said although shoppers will take many things into consideration before making a purchase, many believe the lowest rate is the only factor in choosing a mortgage. “Who really knows what life might be like a few years down the road?” asked Macara. “The lack of flexibility associated with a no-frills mortgage could end up causing you some major headaches and costing you more in the long run.” He said those shopping for a mortgage need to take a number of factors into consideration, pointing to refinancing penalties, fixed of variable rates, term length, pre-payment options, payment flexibility, restrictions, fees and portability. “An amazing cut rate mortgage could have you locked into a very rigid contract filled with financial trip lines that could work against you down the road. That’s why it’s important to check the fine print,” said Macara. While in general Macara likes the security that comes with a five-year rate, he said a variable rate has its benefits, “as long as you’re willing to live with the risk.” He said a variable rate would not be the best option for someone on a fixed income. Most homeowners should expect to pay a penalty if they want to break their mortgage to get a better rate or for a complete refinance. Many in five-year fixed mortgages will look to refinance during the third year for debt consolidation or to accommodate changing circumstances. “Some no-frills mortgages come with larger than your typical IRD [interest rate differential] penalties. It is important to understand how your penalty will be calculated before signing.”
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Paul Macara of Invis-Beyer Mortgage Services says shopping for a mortgage is just like shopping for any other significant purchase in life. You need to consider your needs down the road, not just what you can afford at the time. Macara said knowing whether it’s worth it to break a mortgage is simply a matter of doing the math. He also suggests looking over the prepayment options that will allow you to chip away at the principal to reduce the overall cost. “I always encourage my clients to try to take advantage of prepayments each year as these go directly to the principal,” he said. A maximum 25-year amortization can take away flexibility that may be needed later, with many homeowners choosing a 30-year amortization but setting their payments to the higher amortization period. This gives them the option to reduce their pay-
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ments should an emergency arise or situations change. “For first-time buyers too, a 25-year amortization means higher payments than a 30-year amortization and could limit their entry into the market,” he said. Macara suggests speaking with a mortgage broker or other financial advisor before jumping at the lowest rate you can find, as that can spell disaster. “We’ll always help you find the right combination of low rate with the options you need to achieve your goals for homeownership and the financial future you want.” editor@vicnews.com
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more details in Real Estate Victoria, available FREE on news stands & in home delivered copies of this community newspaper VICTORIA 535 Linden Ave., $769,000
102-1120 McClure St., $425,500
Saturday 2-4 Newport Realty Jack Petrie, 250-385-2033
MLS 348642, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642
201-1710 Fort Street, $325,000
1570 Rockland Ave., $829,900
MLS 350644, Sunday 2:30-4 RE/MAX Camosun Daniel Clover, 250-507-5459
101-1235 Johnson St., $246,900
MLS 349841, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Sladja Stojkovic, 250-477-5353
2013 Cameron Street, $349,000
Saturday 1-3 One Percent Realty Tania McFadden, 250-589-0248
Saturday 11-1 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134
2-523 Trutch St., $329,900 Saturday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lorraine Stundon, 250-812-0642
ESQUIMALT
1060 Tillicum Road,
Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty John Monkhouse, 250-216-6343
SAANICH EAST
204-1040 Rockland Avenue, 3905 Gibson Court, $829,000 MLS 347639, Saturday 1-3 Macdonald Realty Chace Whitson, 250-818-9338
#308-827 Fairfield Road, $519,000 MLS 350472, Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Frank Berke, 250-477-7291
83 Saghalie Road, From $411,121
Daily 12-5 Bosa Properties, 250-382-2672
MLS 350176, Saturday & Sunday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Dan Juricic, 250-514-8261
824 Kincaid Pl., $549,900
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
4955 Thunderbird Pl., $679,000
MLS 350661, Sat. & Sun. 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Robin Lewis, 250-656-0131
105-3206 Alder Street
MLS 350499, Sunday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Shelly Reed, 250-213-7444
22-909 Carolwood Dr., $648,888 MLS 351651, Sunday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868
#201-1505 Church Ave., $174,900 MLS 348063, Saturday 1-3 Boorman’s Real Estate Rod Hay, 250-595-1535
208-3880 Quadra Street, $315,000 MLS 351670, Saturday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes Claire Yoo, 250-858-6775
4716 Amblewood Drive,
MLS 351663, Saturday 2-3:30 RE/MAX Camosun Karen Scott, 7778-426-0834
403-3460 Quadra St., $244,000
MLS 350182, Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Joanne Brodersen, 250-477-7291
952 Tattersall Drive, $518,888
Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Jane Logan, 250-920-6868
2489 Cadboro Heights Lane, 11012 Oriole Lane, $1,328,800 $1,298,900 MLS 351569, Sunday 2-4 Newport Realty Julie Rust, 250-385-2033
213-3900 Shelbourne St. $279,880
Saturday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Shelley Saldat, 250-384-8124
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3836 Wilkinson Road,
MLS 351671, Saturday 2-4 Macdonald Realty Chace Whitson, 250-818-9338
1313 Roy Road, $574,900
MLS 350367, Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
2153 Jahn Place, $439,000 MLS 349881, Sunday 1-3 Holmes Realty Ltd. Magdalin Heron, 250-656-0911
26-2120 Malaview Ave., $369,000
41 Lurline Ave., $519,900
SAANICH PENINSULA 7859 Scohon Dr. $559,000 MLS 350458, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Phillips, 250-655-0608
3375 Turnstone Drive, $419,900
809 Bexhill Place, $758,888 MLS 347159, Saturday 2-4 Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Brad MacLaren, 250-380-3933
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Wendy Thompson, 778-678-4321
1515 Keating Cross Road, $389,000-$415,000
MLS 350875, Sunday 2-4 RE/MAX Camosun Don Burnham, 250-516-1510
WEST SHORE
2225 Amelia,
MLS 350549, Sunday 1-3 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131
4238 Hayden Ct, $379,900
MLS 345179, Saturday 1-3 Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty Mike McCulloch, 250-592-4422
Saturday 2-4 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jenn Raappana, 250-474-6003
MLS 351449, Saturday 12-2 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Jeff Bishop, 250-477-7291
MLS 351505, Saturday 2-4 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134
7072 Willis Point Road, $599,900
MLS 348028, Saturday & Sunday 1-4 RE/MAX Camosun Lyle Pelter, 250-744-3301
310 & 312-1395 Bear Mountain $359,900
MLS 347978, Sunday 2-4 JONESco Real Estate Inc. Ian Heath & Marilyn Ball, 250-655-7653
Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Roy Coburn, 250-812-1989
26-172 Belmont Road, $399,900
Saturday 11-1 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Mike Hartshorne, 250-474-6003
2387 Echo Valley Drive, $594,900
MLS 350652, Saturday 1-3 RE/MAX Camosun Deborah Coburn, 250-812-5333
#103-611 Goldstream Avenue, $287,900
Sunday 1-3 Sutton Group West Coast Realty Troy Petersen, 250-858-1134
MLS 345925, Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Ltd. Cheryl Ashby, 250-478-9141
242 Steller Court, $479,000
450 Terrahue Road,
MLS 351304, Sunday 1-3 Macdonald Realty 204-9711 Fifth St. $315,000 David Beswick, 250-216-7143 MLS 350513, Saturday 1-3 504 Salton Road, $489,900 DFH Real Estate Ltd. Bill Knowles, 250-656-0131 Sunday 2-4 Pemberton Holmes 892 Haliburton Road, Shawn Adye, 250-384-8124
$750,000
3156 Kettle Creek, $359,000
3692 Wild Country Lane, MLS 349954, Sunday 1-3 Pemberton Holmes Greg Long, 250-384-8124
MLS 350091, Sunday 1-3 Macdonald Realty Chace Whitson, 250-818-9338
MALAHAT Mill Springs Village, From $154,900 Saturday 12-3 RE/MAX Camosun Ron Bahrey, 250-744-8772
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Suzuki offers Letters to My Grandchildren David Suzuki is coming to Victoria. The Canadian environmentalist and host of CBC’s The Nature of Things will be at the Vic Theatre on Saturday (May 30) as part of his tour for his new book, Letters to My Grandchildren. The presentation also includes a 30-minute film. The screening of Windy Bay, filmed as part of The Nature of Things in the early 1980s, focuses on a topic that Suzuki still feels is just as important and relevant today.
“The Windy Bay story was broadcast in the middle of the battle over logging in Haida Gwaii. The film excited the greatest response to any story on The Nature of Things and played an important role in galvanizing Canada’s support for the Haida,” says Suzuki. “The issues and perspectives in this great ecological success story serve as a model to be followed all over the world.” This all-ages event will take place at 4:15 p.m.,
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opening with the Windy Bay screening lead in to a discussion and Q&A session. Suzuki will finish the event with a book signing. Tickets to the event are $15. Letters to My Grandchildren combines advice with autobiographical stories that reflect wisdom and courage that are key to learning from the past and working towards the future. Tickets are online at boxoffice.victoriafilmfestival. com. editor@vicnews.com
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