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CRD says no to biosolids at last he Capital Regional District has finally taken an official stance on spreading our poop on agricultural land: the answer is a firm no. After months of heated debate, the CRD has passed DANIELLE a motion with overwhelming majority to ban the use POPE of Class-A biosolids (formerly news@ known as fancy sludge) on mondaymag.com all CRD lands. CRD director Philippe Lucas, who originally championed the motion, says the decision comes as a “welcome commitment” to uphold CRD ideals around promoting sustainable agriculture. “I’m extremely pleased to see this ratified by the board, and I’m grateful to UVic Law and all the others who were so passionate to see this through,” says Lucas. “Our farm land is such a precious commodity, and at least this is one threat we’ve now been able to remove.” The ban means all biosolid use, distribution and marketing will halt on all CRD property, including the distribution of Pengrow, which was formerly available to all small-scale gardeners and farmers for no cost. “This is not a motion to slow down or taper off the use of biosolids, this is a motion to immediately ban it for all land-application use from our CRD,” says Lucas. “This is meant to be a permanent fix.” Out of the full board of 23 directors who attended the meeting, only three opposed the motion. One opposition came from Central Saanich mayor Jack Mar, who has been opposed to banning the use of biosolids from the beginning. “Some people believe biosolids aren’t safe, but it’s a matter of opinion. From the beginning I’ve said put it on our forage land, like lawns and hay fields, not on our direct food fields, like blueberries. To me, that’s safe enough,” says Mar. “No one was making anyone use these biosolids, but now some people are making sure no one can use them. Is that fair? We still have to deal with them somehow.”
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Lucas and others have proposed the CRD sends the biosolids to cement kilns to be dried and disposed, though Mar worries the option will be too costly and result in long, smelly wait times while the biosolids collect. “Part of the reason we have a regional sustainability strategy is because the protection of our farm lands and our ability to have safe, sustainable food should be our top concern,” says Lucas.
WE’VE STILL GOT WOOD Exciting news for eco lovers and the Ancient Forest Alliance this week: Vancouver Island is still home to Canada’s largest tree — at least for now. To celebrate Parks Day this past week, the AFA captured a YouTube video of Canada’s largest tree, a western red cedar named the Cheewhat Giant, growing in a remote location near Cheewhat Lake, north of Port Renfrew and west of Lake Cowichan. The tree remains the country’s biggest with a trunk diametre over six metres (20 feet), a height of 56 metres (182 feet) and listing 450 cubic metres in timber volume — or 450 regular telephone poles worth of wood. The tree remains preserved within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, which was created in 1971. Not all of B.C.’s flora has as successful a story, however. The video clip features new clear cuts and giant stumps of red cedar trees, some adjacent to the reserve that were logged as recently as this year. “Future generations will look back at the majority of B.C.’s politicians who still sanction the elimination of our last endangered old-growth forests ... and see them as lacking vision, compassion and a spine,” says TJ Watt, AFA co-founder. “We desperately need more politicians with courage and wisdom to step forward.” See the clip “Canada’s Largest Tree — the Cheewhat Cedar” at http://youtu.be/Xw2Im8nSOdg. M
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WHAT A TOMATO! A nice grade goes to City of Victoria this week for symbolizing local food sources and garnishing those infamous hanging baskets with, not just flowers, but a colourful array of vegetables. Rumour has it the tomatoes will find their way to Mustard Seed — if they avoid friendly poaching.
TWIN TOWERS, WE'VE HEARD OF YOU Seems everything is out with the old in Esquimalt, with the newly proposed $41 million twintower project replacing a historic pub, liquor store and, well, a bottle depot, with two 12-storey residential/business condominiums. Beautification or destruction? This battle is getting tired.
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Tell Toronto to shhhh always get nervous when I scan the business reports and read a headline that boasts, ‘Toronto’s economy No.1 in Canada.’ The reason for my anxiety is simple. In strolling the streets of downtown Victoria, talking to merchants and Monday readers alike, it’s clear that while we all wish/pray/hope the economy is on the upswing, the reality doesn’t bear it out. Those lucky enough to have a few extra dollars in GRANT their pockets are hesitant to part with it just in case MCKENZIE things start sliding backwards again, while the rest of us are still juggling the increased debtload that an editor@ economic drought tends to dump on the working poor mondaymag.com (formerly known as Canada’s middle-class). But when Toronto starts bragging (in this case, it was a CIBC Canadian Metropolitan Economic Activity Index report that picked the Big Smoke’s multi-channel economic engine as the secret behind its top ranking), everybody needs to duck because the Bank of Canada bigwigs have a tendency to forget that the country continues beyond the hazy horizon of the Ontario border. Shower them with enough praise that their economic plan is working to turn things around in their home province, and our mighty money managers will conclude that the rest of Canada must be doing OK, too. And if they believe their plan is working, they’ll do what comes naturally and screw it up by increasing interest rates. Unfortunately, the screams of frustration and pain from average Canadians will be drowned out in back slaps and high-fives from domestic banks and foreign investors who believe that the only thing better than profit is more profit. As the bad boy of Canadian money matters, Dragons’ Den’s Kevin O’Leary, likes to say: “Money has no soul.” But with that said, I must admit to being impressed with Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. While under constant pressure to increase interest rates, he’s been cool-headed enough to acknowledge the strong “headwinds” that are keeping our economy at a virtual standstill. At this precarious moment in time, an impasse is positive news. So many other countries are looking up to us and wishing thay had been able to withstand the hurricane forces that have pushed them down the slope into near bankruptcy. So if Toronto wants to brag, it should do so quietly — very quietly. M
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CONTENTS VOL. 37, NO. 29 July 21-27, 2011
NEWS & VIEWS
MONDAY LIFE
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THE WEEK
13-16 INDULGE YOURSELF
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EDITOR'S NOTE
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SUDOKU, STR8TS & PATHEM
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REPORT CARD
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GEORGIA NICOLS HOROSCOPE
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LETTERS
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KIERAN REPORT
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CITY WATCHDOG
MONDAY GUIDE
FEATURES
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THIS WEEK’S PICKS Making it in the U.S.A.
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DOCUMENTARY Hip-hop artist battles Asperger’s
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MAGIC Local illusionist dazzles
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FILM Harry vs Pooh
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MUSIC Mr. Something Something
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ON THE COVER 8 HUGGING FEARLESSLY Have you hugged someone today? Victoria resident Rita Chand has started “2011: The Year of Hugging Fearlessly”.
8 FOOD BANK BANDITS Allegations that individuals are taking more than their share of produce at a local food bank, then offering it up for resale, has community members up in arms.
Her face is a road map of a life on the streets, but there’s something in her eyes that says here is a woman worth knowing. Her name is Rose Henry and this is her story.
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Carbon tax needs work Re: “B.C.’s carbon tax is a complete fraud” July 7-13 In making his case against the carbon tax, Mr. Kieran misrepresents public polling research about British Columbian’s perspectives on the carbon tax. The Pembina Institute commissioned that poll, and readers deserve a more balanced presentation of its findings. While British Columbians clearly aren’t out in the streets celebrating the carbon tax (or any tax for that matter), the public poll results indicate a reasonable degree of support for carbon taxes. British Columbians ranked carbon taxes as their second most preferred way for government to raise tax revenue – behind corporate taxes, but ahead of sales taxes, property taxes and personal income taxes. The poll also found 33 per cent of participants believe the carbon tax has had positive consequences for the province, with a further 41 per cent seeing neutral consequences to date, leaving only 26 per cent in the “negative” camp. None of this is to say that British Columbians believe the carbon
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tax is perfect. For example, about half of those polled would support using new carbon tax revenue to pay for health care, education and green projects. So instead of repealing the carbon tax, as Mr. Kieran suggests, let’s have a constructive dialogue about how we can make it fairer and more effective. The full results are available on our website (www.pembina.org/ pub/2233). MATT HORNE, Director of B.C. Energy Solutions at the Pembina Institute VANCOUVER
Voters need to take action Re: “Tenants miss HST ballots” July 14-20 Before printing
Mark Fornataro’s conspiracy theory of a trend of fewer tenants being able to vote, because of the number of HST ballot mailings to people who have moved, you should have checked what address database was used. Surely the B.C. voter list was used, because it was a legal referendum. My understanding is that people must take action to get their address changed in B.C.’s list, unlike the federal mess which is somewhat automatic. Voters have the ability to ensure mailings are correctly addressed, we just have to remember to act for ourselves. KEITH SKETCHLEY, SAANICH
I stumbled upon something very great today while searching for an article about the Busker Festival. I had heard that the current Monday featured the event. Not only was I happy to have found a great on-line article, I discovered your eedition version of the actual paper. Where have you been hiding this on-line reading gem? The online reader interface made the paper a breeze to read, and no inky fingers! Thanks for making the mag readable online! ANTHONY SANNA VICTORIA
HST deception Provincial government HST referendum ads are presenting the 10 versus 12 per cent as though this is a vote on rates, which can go up as well as down and are not on the ballot. This distracts from the choice — between a federal tax and one that is provincially controlled — and is a bit like asking a child whether he would prefer to take his book or his teddy bear to bed. E. KALLER VICTORIA
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Anti-HST crowd ready to punish the Liberals o one t a l k s taxes at a summ e r BBQ... right? Wrong. When the pounding rain drives the burgermeisters indoors BRIAN to huddle around KIERAN the kitchen table for bkieran@ July warmth, the mondaymag.com subject isn’t so easily avoided. And so it was this week that an eclectic group of friends — career civil servant, laid off mill worker, human resources consultant, grocery store clerk, electronics technician, retired couple, and more — launched into the issue of the HST while passing the mustard and relish. It was a serious eye opener. I have been labouring under the silly notion that much of the public fury over Gordon Campbell’s 2009 post-election HST double cross had dissipated. Wrong! The folks at Angus Reid will slap my wrist for extrapolating from a crowded steamy kitchen to the broader voter landscape. However, from listening to the kitchen table banter it became apparent to me that the dark, vengeful mood that fuelled Bill Vander Zalm’s wildly successful anti-HST initiative is still burning in the hearts of many. Amongst the “Vote Yes” crowd, it was apparent that “punishing the Liberals”
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hen I spoke to CRD Chair Geoff Young a few weeks ago, he very eloquently outlined the need for our Juan De Fuca issues to be exorcised in the open, preferably including the public along the way. He stressed that the debate over what is a ‘local’ and what is a ‘regional’ issue should SIMON be had outside of courtroom walls. NATTRASS Well, so much for that. snattrass@ Last week, the Capital Regional District mondaymag.com finished the meeting it started a month ago. Voting Block A — composed of directors from the JDF and surrounding areas — voted to move right along with everyone’s favourite development proposal, sending it to public hearing. Surprisingly, some people didn’t like this. “It is unbelievable that a proposal this unpopular could even be considered in the first place, let alone voted for,” says Dogwood Initiative’s Gordon O’Connor. “This is a clear indication that our land use decision making system is broken.”
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My sister-inlaw hugged me just 10 minutes ago. MARIAN ROSS, Victoria
Last night — I hugged my wife. OBEED RIPLEY, Sussex, England
I had a hug at lunch time — with my new friend. RACHEL THOMPSON, Montreal
Between the CRD’s failed overtures to Minister Ida Chong, and lobbying by the public, environmental organizations, and politicians, a frustrated desire for change has made itself painfully apparent in recent months. Echoing this, CRD Director Philippe Lucas explains: “It would have been very easy for Block A to simply defer its decision-making responsibility on this to the CRD board, to simply listen to the public and to the opinions of fellow directors.” But wait — the proposed amendment to the CRD’s voting structure would see land-use decisions for areas deemed regionally significant shifted from Block A to the CRD board. Why, argues Block A, should I as a resident of Victoria get involved in something so far from the scope of my daily life? “I think that we have to look at the reality of what are regional assets and regional issues,” replies Lucas. “If the City of Victoria decided to pave over Beacon Hill Park . . . I have no doubt that regional directors would want to have a say on that.” And so would I, just like I want to have a say in how our region — not just the area I live in — grows and changes, and how we treat what wilderness remains in the capital. This has been tense, confusing, and most recently disappointing — but thankfully it seems far from over. M
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was a much stronger motivation for Perhaps signalling the rising panic, axing the tax than weighing the merits the premier has started indulging in of the HST vis-a-vis a return to the PST/ scary speculation. Just a few days ago GST. she warned: “If the HST fails, we are For my burger buds, at least, the dis- going to be really struggling to try and grace of Campbell, the robust Liberal find the money to prop up the services leadership race, the crowning of Christy that we already have, much less be Clark, the subsequent acceleration of thinking about improving services like the HST referendum and the promised hospitals, many of which desperately two per cent tax cut have need improvements.” not been enough to purge Of course, the NDP, If the anti-HST their anger. using its own caucus While the Liberals resources to turn every forces prevail, are loath to discuss their Liberal utterance into an and I believe internal polling, my act of treason, accused they will, the sources suggest the news Clark of a “reckless has not been good lately. threat ... just the latest re-election Clearly, Premier Clark’s in a long string of desperplanning of charisma has been dulled ate attempts to save the the governing recently by her blunders HST.” and the HST mess. We If the public mood is Liberals have seen the result of as charged as my BBQ will almost this on open line radio sample suggests, the certainly be in shows that have reflectLiberals are in for a rude a tail spin ed increasing hostility on awakening when the HST the part of callers. ballots are tallied. The Liberals have If the anti-HST forcinvested millions in a es prevail, and I believe “stickman” TV campaign to encourage they will, the re-election planning of us to burrow down into the “facts” of the governing Liberals will almost certhe matter, rather than linger on the tainly be in a tail spin. Many poli-wags tempestuous politics of broken prom- have speculated that the election could ises. be as early as this fall, but I am conThe Liberals have turned their cau- vinced an HST defeat will slam that cus “BCLTV” into a propaganda net- window shut. work pumping out “news” of LourdesAnd, the negative and costly fallout like HST miracles ... including the deci- from an HST reversal will almost cersion this week by three Liberal MLAs to tainly poison the Liberal well for many vote “No.” Stop the presses. months to come. M
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llegations that a few individuals are greedily helping themselves to more than their share of produce at a local food bank, then offering it up to a downtown business for resale have community members peeved. The allegations were laid by Victoria residents who use the 910 Club, a daily food bank run out of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, after months of noticing that two to three individuals would frequently fill their backpacks with substantially more donated food than most users. In an act of investigation this past week, some members decided to follow the people in question and discovered the individuals were taking it straight to a downtown trading company, who then put the food up for resale. “When you see people taking way more than they can handle, you think, wow, they must be feeding elephants at home or something,� says Lee Gustafson, a Victoria resident who uses the services and was associated with the investigation. “Of course, there’s no way we can know if these people are selling the food to this business, or simply trading it for something else, but there’s something wrong going on here.� Gustafson and the others immediately alerted the food bank, as well as Vancouver Island Health Authority food inspectors about what they found. Because the act is not criminal — no food was stolen — police have no involvement in the case. VIHA inspectors were sent to the business immediately after the complaint, though owners denied the allegations and inspectors found all produce items in the store were “fit for human consumption.� “Because we don’t moderate the source when it comes to produce, VIHA has no grounds on which to pursue this further, but it is disheartening from a moral and ethical standpoint,� says VIHA spokesperson Shannon Marshall. “It’s disturbing to think a business could partake in this.� Sheila Connelly, 910 Club co-ordinator and board president,
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says the food bank has had concerns about the individuals for some time, and does monitor how much people take. “It sounds like last week was a breaking point when these members were not monitored as closely, and we are taking the allegations very seriously,� says Connelly. “We’re really talking about a small amount of food here, though ... I can see why people who need these services might do something like this, but I can’t understand why a business would.� Monday contacted the business in question, but a representative told Monday that no one in the store spoke English, and so would not be able to comment. The 910 Club is an entirely free food bank that sees between 150 and 250 people each weekday. In its 29 years, Connelly says she’s not heard of a situation like this before. While managers considered posting signs in both English and other languages that food cannot be resold, they decided instead to confront the individuals directly. “The people who use these services already face so much resistance in their lives, and we don’t want to be one more place telling them what they can’t do,� says Connelly. “These people facing the allegations are still our clients too, and we want to be respectful.� Connelly has concerns that community members who hear about these actions — including major daily donor Thrifty’s Foods — will retract donations, or cast all users in a poor light. “It’s important people know that those who use our services are not only street people, but low-income community members who just take enough vegetables to make soup at home each day,� says Connelly. “These are some of the nicest and most generous people you will ever meet. They take care of each other . . . and they face so many injustices each day — they don’t need another.� Still, users like Gustafson hope that everything possible can be done to curb the problem. “I think the main point is to let the business and the people know that we are watching them, and this is not OK,� he says, adding that he will no longer shop at the business in question. “Redistributing donations for sale is just a scummy thing to do, and it has the potential for hurting a lot of people.� M
Woman's mission is to hug furiously RITA CHAND CHALLENGES HERSELF TO BREAK OUT OF TECHNOLOGY COCOON By Danielle Pope news@mondaymag.com
ave you hugged someone today? You can bet Rita Chand has. The 41-year-old Victoria resident has started her own personal project — “2011: The Year of Hugging Fearlessly� — in an effort to squeeze out of her comfort zones and into some strangers’ arms. “I’m a total social media fan, but it’s so easy to get lost behind all that stuff, and I created this project in a way that I wouldn’t be able to hide behind technology,� says Chand. “I think because the goal is to spread joy every day, people have been really excited about it.� Chand started her project after following San Francisco blogger Judy Clement Wall, who named 2011 as her own year of loving fearlessly. As of press time, Chand has gone 170 days with “making a connection� and hugging at least one stranger and as many as 44 per day — and those loveable hugs are starting to get her noticed. Chand has been featured on CBC, and even helped host KOOL FM’s “hugathon� last month. She hopes to make blogger Wall her 365th hug, but she wouldn’t mind fitting in a few big names, say, Ellen DeGeneres, along the way. “Right now my dream is to get on Ellen and hug her, but I’ve had so many amazing hugs, and what I’ve found is that hugging and making that connection is something that most people want, but are too afraid to ask for,� says Chand. “I’ve had so many people tell me it really made their day.� Chand has a point — studies have shown
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hugging to boost immunity, reduce heart disease, lower blood pressure, increase lifespan, improve your social skills and release chemicals in the brain that can perk you up and make you feel happy. “Getting hugs is really not as hard as you think — usually, all you have to do is ask. And, if you’re brave enough to ask, chances are that person already wants to give you one anyway,� says Chand. “But this is different from the ‘Free Hugs’ you see around town. I really want to make an entire connection with someone first.� Chand documents all her hugs with a photo and brief description on her Facebook fan page. In the 400-plus people
she has asked for a hug so far, Chand has only had one person turn her down. But when Chand told her she was her only rejection, the woman changed her mind. Chand has also had people come up to her requesting one of her famous hugs, and she spent three weeks hugging her way through Europe. “To this day, I’ve never had an uncomfortable hug,� she says. “Sometimes you have to tell people to let go, especially some of the men I met in Portugal and Spain, but most people are just so excited to have a chance to give a real hug to a stranger, they jump at the opportunity.� Chand is currently single, though she says looking has nothing to do with the mission — she’s hugged married men, single women, children and seniors. But it is a great way to meet people, she adds. The expert also has a few tips for those who want to perfect their hug-ability: first, avoid patting — it indicates a countdown waiting for the hug to be over. Second, beware of the backrub: more than one full circle can become inappropriate and subconsciously make a person uncomfortable. Third, don’t “stick your butt out� — Chand says a full-body hug is some of the most rewarding contact people can have. Finally, don’t forget to squeeze; Chand reminds this to children especially, who have a tendency to hang off adults and let them do all the work. The Monday office was treated to a round of hugs, and Chand offered her post-squeeze critiques to staff, but said there was little to improve upon: “I think it must be great to work in an office of such great huggers,� she says. Who knew? M
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ADVOCATE ROSE HENRY KNOWS ALL TOO WELL THE DANGERS OF THE STREETS ou’ve likely seen her standing outside the Bay Centre on Douglas Street. She might have greeted you with a smile and an offer to buy a copy of Victoria Street Newz. Her face is a road map of a rough life on the streets, but there’s something in her eyes, a twinkle that says here is a woman worth knowing. Her name is Rose Henry and this is her story.
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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Rose was born on June 15, 1958 in Bremerton, Washington where her 15-year-old mother and 19-year-old father were picking strawberries for survival. She was the first and only girl of the four children her parents would have. Two months later, the family moved back to Sliammon, north of Powell River. She never had a chance to bond with her parents because at the age of two, ERNIE TADLA citing “illness� as the reason, the federal news@mondaymag.com government removed her from her family home and placed her in a quasi-residential school called Sunny Hill Hospital. There she remained for the next six years. At Sunny Hill, Rose was classified as “mentally retarded� and made a ward of the government. At eight years of age, she was removed from the hospital and placed with foster parents, but the “mentally retarded� label went with her. Rose stayed with her foster parents for 11 years, and they soon became mom and dad. She often refers to them as “The Pillars.� They gave her a set of values that provided her with the moral compass she still follows today. Rose’s foster parents had three children of their own and four foster aboriginal children. It was in this family with compassion, love and understanding that Rose was able to finally let go of the label she was given at two. Instead, “The Pillars� instilled in her the idea that she could reach for the stars. They provided structure, consistency, trust and commitment — none of which Rose had ever known before. Doctors and nurses were symbols of pain because of all those years spent in the hospital. At 14, Rose went before the Canadian Citizenship board to apply for her citizenship in order to obtain a Social Insurance Number and birth certificate. When the judge’s clerk asked, “Do you swear?� Rose responded, “No, sir.� The judge was taken aback by this strange reply and asked her why not. Rose replied, “Because my mother is in the courtroom in the front row and if she heard me swear I would get my mouth washed out with soap when we got home.� After what seemed an eternity of laughter from everyone, including the judge, Rose became a Canadian citizen, born abroad. Her foster parents also taught her the value of money. She worked every summer and learned how to save for the things she needed. At 15, she enrolled in the Canadian Army cadets, again learning structure and how to stand on her own two feet. When she learned of a special Aboriginal summer camp in Alberta, she single-handedly raised the $500 registration costs by babysitting and delivering newspapers. At 19, when the foster funding ended, Rose struck out on her own and travelled to Calgary where her brother lived. It was here Rose’s life took another turn.
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She partied for six months until all her money ran out. Then, reality set in. Rose knew she had to earn her own living, so she got a job as a chambermaid at the Four Seasons Hotel. Her brother decided to move on, leaving Rose alone in the big city. All those familiar pains of abandonment started to return. All too soon, her life took a downward spiral.
LIFE ON THE STREETS Partying again to escape her fear of abandonment and unworthiness, Rose fell prey to the sweet talk, emotional blackmail, expensive gifts and promises of money from a smooth pimp who introduced her to the world of prostitution. As a very pretty young aboriginal woman in a city of “rednecks,� Rose’s new life now consisted of johns, rape, drugs, beatings and emotional neglect. One night, a john wrapped a rope around her neck, tightened it, and placed a gun to her head. A death-defying struggle ensued; he dragged her outside and tossed her naked into a garbage bin in -36°C weather. Her survival instincts took over. Rose managed to drag herself to a nearby fire hall where a firefighter took her to the closest hospital. When a police officer arrived, he called her “a drunken Indian� and walked away in disgust, not even bothering to take her statement. With her self-esteem on empty, Rose returned home to B.C. Her money ran out at Salmon Arm. While visiting friends there, a family doctor asked why her left arm was folded up against her chest. It had been frozen in that position for nine months following the trauma of the rope-choking incident. The doctor examined her and referred her to a specialist in Kamloops the very next day. Having no money, she went to a truck stop to hitch a ride. She was given a ride by a truck driver who then raped her. When she finally got to Kamloops, a surgeon said the injury was so serious that her arm should be amputated as soon as possible. The pre-op tests were ordered and taken. When the test results came back, Rose learned that she was pregnant. Continued on Page 17
Rose Henry in her regular spot downtown.
Rose in Scotland to receive award Rose Henry is currently at the International Network of Street Newspapers conference in Glasgow, Scotland, where she received a prestigious award for her homelessness advocacy. Along with her award — presented for an article she wrote on economic violence and women last December — Rose is participating in various workshops and networking with representatives from newspapers around the world. Last year, Rose was chosen as Victoria Street Newz’s delegate for the North America Street Newspaper Association conference held in Chicago. “[Trips like this] are a real struggle for people like me who don’t have a credit card, or a steady income ... but we have to give ourselves permission to move forward sometimes, and this is worth it,� she says. “There are positive stories out there, and it’s worth it to go to new places to find new solutions.� A portion of her expenses were covered by a scholarship she received in conjunction with the award, but Rose is still trying to garner up enough funds to pay off the rest. To donate to Rose’s trip or find out what she learned, visit relativenewz.ca, or contact Rose at rose@homelessnation.org.
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SUN. JULY 24 AT THE RIVER - Joanne Davidson and accompanists Christine Chepyha and Greg Davidson perform. 2pm at St. Mary's Anglican Church (1701 Elgin). By donation. 250-383-6478. VICTORIA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY - Featuring Maria Dunn after open mic. 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside). $5. 250-474-5831, [victoriafolkmusic.ca. LUCID 44 - Ambient and experimental indie. With Psychic Pollution and Orchards. All ages. 8pm at The Fifty Fifty Arts Collective (2516 Douglas). $3. thefiftyfifty.net
TUES. JULY 26 EMILY CARR STRING QUARTET - This acclaimed quartet features four stars of the Symphony’s strings section in a program of summer classics. Noon-1pm in Market Square (560 Johnson). Free. 250-386-2441. BASSES LOADED XV - Opening concert of the Victoria Summer Music Festival. With Gary Karr, double bass, Harmon Lewis, piano, and the 18 double basses of KarrKamp. 7:30pm at Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Building (UVic). $25. 250-385-8763, vsmf.org.
WED. JULY 27 VOCAL ACADEMY FACULTY RECITAL - The Victoria Conservatory of Music presents vocal performances by Nancy Argenta, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Daniel Taylor and members of the Academy Faculty. 7:30pm at Aliz Goolden Hall (907 Pandora). $25. 250-386-5311.
ONGOING BUTCHART GARDENS Commodores Big Band THURSDAY. John Reischman & the Jaybirds FRIDAY. Strawberryvale SATURDAY 7pm. Odyssey String Quartet SUNDAY. Jayme Stone MONDAY. The Victoria Symphony TUESDAY. Urban Folk Quartet WEDNESDAY. All 8pm, unless otherwise noted, at Butchart Gardens (800 Benvenuto). $3-$30. 250-652-5256. SUMMER IN THE SQUARE - Bring your lunch, some sunscreen and soak up some sun and free tunes. From classical to world beat, folk to jazz and baroque to blues, there’s something for everyone. WEEKDAYS noon-1pm. To Sept. 2 at Centennial Square. Free. Visit victoria.ca for a list of performers.
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NEWS & VIEWS > FEATURE CONT'D ROSE HENRY Continued from Page 9 Her surgery was cancelled and Rose was given a choice: she could terminate the pregnancy and have the critical surgery the following day, or she could live with the constant pain and go to term with her child. Rose chose the baby. This choice became a pivotal point in her life. Intuitively, she knew she had to grow up (mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically) if she was going to have a healthy child. She did not know how to be a parent, but her son was born healthy and strong. Caring for this child kept Rose very active. And, with the activity, her arm healed and remains whole to this day, with only a few visible scars. With the lessons learned from her foster parents, Rose became the good parent she wanted to be. Her young son was a daily reminder of how far she had come. At 25, she was a sober single parent (Rose has been sober for 28 years now), providing for her son to the best of her ability. When he was six months old, Rose decided it was time to improve her small
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EMERGING ART GALLERY - Flor De Vida, solo exhibit by Luis Enrique Oliver. Opening reception 7-9pm. To Aug. 4 at 977 A Fort.
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THEATRE SPORTS - Improv comedy. Featuring players from Remilio Sheen, Spilt Milk and more! 7:30pm at The Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). $10. 250-380-1280.
WED. JULY 27 DR. MARIA SCHAUCH - This BC practitioner discusses how to combat stress. 6:30-7:30pm Planet Organic (109-3995 Quadra). Free. 250-727-9888.
SLIDE ROOM GALLERY - Sounds in a Room 5, an evening of experimental music with sound artists Crys Cole and Drouin/Olsen. 7:30pm at 2549 Quadra. ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA - Urbanite: Modernism Remixed, exhibit tours, classic drinks, beats and party photography inspired by the dynamism of modernist dreams. 8-11pm at 1040 Moss. $13/$11 for AGGV members. 250-384-4171. COLLECTIVE WORKS GALLERY - Fuck: The War on Oil and Terror, new works and mixed media by Roberto Maralag3. Opening reception SATURDAY 7pm. To Aug. 11 at 1311 Gladstone.
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VICTORIA ANARCHIST READING CIRCLE - Discuss the lastest in anarchist reading. TUESDAYS 7pm at Camas Books (2590 Quadra). Free. 250-381-0585. TRIVIA PUB QUIZ - General knowledge, guess the song, who said it and who tweeted it! Free. TUESDAYS 8pm at Felicita's (UVic). 250-721-8626. QUIZ WHIZ NIGHT - Test smarts and friends with a supreme trivia challenge. TUESDAYS 9pm at Ocean Island Café (791 Pandora). Free. 250-385-1784. OPEN MIC - The only cafe still doing poetry nights this summer. WEDNESDAYS 7-9pm. Free.
SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW - See what Sooke's artists have to offer. 10am-8pm daily. To Aug 1 at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex (2168 Phillips). $8/$7 for seniors. sookefinearts.com .
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SAT. JULY 23 GREAT FOOD ALL YEAR LONG - Presentations on winter growing, preserving and chickens 2pm. 11am2pm at the James Bay Market (corner of Menzies and Superior). Free. 250-381-5323.
ONGOING COLLECTIVE WORKS GALLERY Sunday Tea, works by Diana Durrand. To July 21 at 1311 Gladstone. MINISTRY OF CASUAL LIVING New work by Darren Larose. To July 22 at 1442 Haultain, MERCURIO GALLERY - Jack Wise: Reconvergence, a retrospective of work by Jack Wise. To July 24 at 602 Courtney.
DELUGE GALLERY - The Green Years, works by Katie Lyle. To Aug. 27 at 636 Yates. WEST END GALLERY - 15th Annual Canadian Glass Show, an exhibition of the latest in contemporary Canadian glass. To Aug. 30 at 1203 Broad. ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA - War and Disaster in Japanese Prints, a collection of historical prints from the AGGV's collection, to Sept. 5. A Brush with War: Military art from Korea to Afganistan, to Sept. 5. The Further Adventures of a Girl, artwork by Diyan Achjadi, to Oct. 16. On the Edge of Nowhere by Emily Carr, semipermanent. All shows at 1040 Moss. DALE`S GALLERY - Island Artisans, works from island artists. To Sept. 6 at 537 Fisgard. POLYCHROME FINE ARTS Hobnob 3, group exhibition of paintings, sculpture and prints. To Sept. 8 at 1113 Fort. MALTWOOD PRINTS AND DRAWINGS GALLERY - Lords and the Land, exhibition documents the relationship between stone and tenurial authority in tenth- and eleventh-century Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. To Sept. 28 at the McPherson Library (UVic). VIEW ART GALLERY - Annual Summer Salon, a rotating exhibition of the works of 25 gallery artists and guests, featuring the ceramic art of Laurie Rolland. To Sept. 30 at 104-860 View. ROYAL BC MUSEUM - The Other Emily, exhibition of work by Emily Carr that explores explores her life before she became famous. To Oct. 10 at 675 Belleville.
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OPEN SPACE - Greenw∞sh, an exhibit investigating the complicated relationships to natural and artificual ecosystems through a series of artists' projects. Work by Kyath Battie, Rachel Evans, Scott Evans, Robert Hengeveld, Marlene Jess and Xane St. Phillip. To July 28 at 510 Fort. THE FIFTY FIFTY ARTS COLLECTIVE - Remember Home, mixed media works by Trish Tacoma, Rachael Carroll and Renee Crawford. To July 28 at 2516 Douglas. WINCHESTER GALLERIES -Early and Late Works, exhibit of work by John Fox, to July 30 at 758 Humboldt. New Work, artwork by Kenna Fair. To july 23 at 796 Humbolt. Kilnformed Glass, glass work by Mel Munsen. To July 30 at 2260 oak Bay. ABSOLUTE UNDERGROUND GALLERY - Vacations in Hell, exhibition featuring Tank Standing Buffalo, Julia Turner, Jesse Ladret and James Goldie. To July 31 at 1215 Government. THE GALLERY AT MATTICK`S FARM - Sculptures and reliefs by Birgit Piskor. To July 31 at 109 - 5325 Cordova Bay. XCHANGES GALLERY Compression, work by Thomas Chisholm. To July 31 at 2333 Government. LITTLE FERNWOOD GALLERY The Stillness of a Moment, artwork by Marlowe Jaxen. To July 31 at 1923 Fernwood. MARTIN BATCHELOR GALLERY Dialogue With The Figure, artwork by Nancy Angermeyer. To Aug. 10 at 712 Cormorant. LEGACY GALLERY - Convergence/ Divergence: Landscape and Self on the West Coast, exhibition of works by E. J. Hughes, Glenn E. Howarth, Charles Elliott and Francis Dick, among others, to Aug. 20. The Victoria Moderns: UVic and a Regional Aesthetic (1960-1970). To Sept. 16. All at 630 Yates. GALLERY AT THE MAC - Gallery of Visual Artists, group exhibition. To Aug. 22 at 3 Centennial Square. ECLECTIC GALLERY - Portraits of a Baroque Mind, artwork by Nicholas Frenette. To Aug. 27 at 2170 Oak Bay.
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hen I went to the Victoshe pulled from the box, was startled ria Conference Centre when the “giraffe” Hatfield drew theatre last Saturday suddenly grew a neck, right before night for An Incredible their eyes. Evening of Magic with Eleven-year-old Kirsten floated Murray Hatfield and Teresa, I expected horizontally three feet in the air to see some slight of hand and some when the two step ladders she was smoke and mirrors. I wasn’t sure if these laying across were removed. Hatfield two local illusionists would be any good even ran a hoop over and around her and I guess I was expecting something body to show she wasn’t attached to more hokey than hocus pocus. anything. What I didn’t expect was to leave Hatfield chose the best of the duo’s the theatre with a sore face — my jaw illusions, which they tour extenreally got a workout from the shocking sively around the world in places SUPPLIED illusions these two entertainers pulled like Australia, Japan, Mexico, Israel off. And he’s pretty funny, too. Illusionists Murray Hatfield and Teresa work and Singapore, to treat the local An Incredible Evening of Magic is an their magic at the Victoria Conference Center. audience. They were even named exciting show that dazzles, and I mean Canada’s 2006 Magicians of the Year dazzles, with Teresa being swallowed by the prestigious Magic Castle in by a giant disco ball in the first trick. After Murray inserts Hollywood. three metal rods into it, leaving no possible space for Teresa — Hatfield chose a selection of heart-warming stories to tell, and lighting it on fire — out she comes, fully intact and ready that helped the audience understand how he got his start in to be cut into quarters, mixed around and put back together magic and how much it means to him. again. It’s obvious the owners of Murray’s Trick and Joke Shop on The graceful Teresa is successful at distracting the audience Broughton Street are much more than that — they are worldwith her twirls and high-kicks as Hatfield makes the magic class magicians who, lucky for us, call Victoria home. They happen upstage. deserve a packed house for every show. Treat your family to Hatfield engages the audience, not only during the cocktail this mind-blowing all-ages show before it disappears. hour just before the show and during the 20-minute intermisJoin Murray Hatfield and his partner, Teresa, for An sion with close-up magic and card tricks, but with his ability Incredible Evening of Magic at the Victoria Conference Centre to make strangers seem comfortable being pulled from the theatre (720 Douglas) Saturday July 23, or Fridays, July 29, crowd and into the limelight. Some of the tricks he performs Aug. 5, 12 or 19. Tickets are $25 for adults and $18.75 for with the audience’s help are the most unbelievable and aston- children under 16. ishing of the show. Tickets are available at the Royal McPherson Box office The audience gasped as a woman, whose mind Hatfield at rmts.bc.ca, by phone at 250-386-6121, or in person at was trying to read by guessing what type of animal cracker Murray’s Trick and Joke Shop at 688 Broughton. M
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Pooh hammers Harry with flawless film experience POTTER BOGGED DOWN IN LEADEN PLOT EXPOSITION By Robert Moyes arts@mondaymag.com
hey both come from fabled literary sources and command immense loyalty in their legions of fans. Both, too, earned cinematic celebrity with a mix of on-screen charm and steely resolve. Unexpectedly they found themselves duking it out at the box office this last weekend. But while Harry Potter walked off with the bigger loot bag, it was Winnie the Pooh who simply walked tall . . . delivering a flawless movie experience with no need of 3D glasses or overblown special effects. So, what’s the trouble with Harry? The Hogwarts world has been lively, and literally enchanting at times, with the film adaptations being mostly of high quality. The final book in the series was long enough to require a two-part movie treatment, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 proved a disappointment. After a strong opening, the story lost its way, with much of the “action” consisting of Harry, Ron, and Hermione bickering in a tent. The hope was that the novel’s many explanations and set-ups would be sorted, thus allowing Hallows: Part 2 to be a ripsnorting conclusion. Sadly, that’s not what made it to the screen. With many loose ends still to tie up, the script gets bogged down in leaden plot exposition. The ongoing search for the magical horcruxes that have to be destroyed to weaken the perfidious Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) is just a flat-footed way to build suspense before the final confrontation. There are a few stunning set pieces, including the siege of Hogwarts by Voldemort’s army, but the movie seems weirdly inconsequential — the dialogue sure talks up the desperate battle between
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good and evil, but you don’t feel that much is at stake. Daniel Radcliffe has perfected an acting style based on various shades of glumness, while most of those great British thespians — including Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, and Helena Bonham Carter — have little to do. The magic, too, seems a bit tired, or else borrowed from old fantasy epics like The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. Some of the film works quite well. A long-delayed kiss gets consummated to good effect, and touches of wry humour help light up an otherwise dark film. There are also some effective plot twists that contain a surprising payload of pathos. And the epilogue, 17 years in the future, is charming. Overall, though, this Potter peters out.
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 ++½ PG-13 130 minutes; Continues at the Capitol, SilverCity, Uni 4 & Westshore
Gentle humour makes honey bear a delight e go from horcruxes to honey with the delightful Winnie the Pooh, which gets a classic, hand-drawn treatment courtesy of the Disney animation division. Not exactly over-burdened with plot, Winnie’s 70 minutes of running time are concerned with three overlapping stories: Winnie hopes to fill his empty tummy, which is growling without its regular allotment of sweet bee nectar; Eeyore, the perennially depressed donkey, has become more woebegone than usual because his tail is missing; and then
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there’s the absent Christopher Robin, whose hand-scrawled note with its semi-legible “back soon” has been misinterpreted by the denizens of Hundred Acre Wood as meaning that the young boy has been kidnapped by a terrifying beastie known as The BackSon. These events unfold with grace and gentle humour, marvelously old-fashioned in an entertainment era of strident razzledazzle and pell-mell plotting that overpowers young viewers instead of enchanting them. John Cleese is the narrator for these amiable and sometimes witty proceedings, clearly relishing the opportunity to wallow in an English classic. Not only is this a perfect adaptation of the original books, but the words themselves sometimes tip from the page and into the frame of the movie, where they interact with the characters. It’s a lovely conceit — one that may lead viewers back to the source material. M
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER -(Odeon/SilverCity/Uni 4/ Westshore) jA patriotic wimp who doesn't meet the physical standards to join the army volunteers for a wild science experiment and is transformed into a superhero with great powers. Watch out, Nazis! Starts Fri. FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS -(Odeon/ SilverCity/Uni 4) In a romantic comedy that seems like a clone of the recent No Strings Attached, Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake are surprised to discover that adding some steamy sex to their once-platonic friendship is a recipe for trouble. Starts Fri. BEGINNERS -(Odeon) Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer star in a provocative comedy-drama about a young man who is shocked by two revelations from his dad: that he has terminal cancer, and that he has been a closeted gay who has just taken up with a young male lover. Starts Fri.
CONTINUING ++½ BAD TEACHER -(Odeon/ SilverCity) Cameron Diaz sets a bad example -- and has lots of fun -- playing a foul-mouthed, lazy and scheming junior high teacher. Costarring Justin Timberlake. +++½ BRIDESMAIDS -(Odeon/ Caprice) SNL's Kristen Wiig co-wrote and stars in this raucous but smart and heartfelt comedy that celebrates female friendship (while often being rather rude).
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In honour of Winnie, consider seeking out a wee dram of mead, the pre-medieval libation concocted from honey. Sooke’s Tugwell Creek was the first licensed meadery in B.C. and their various award-winning meads are sold at dozens of private liquor stores throughout Victoria.
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CARS 2 -(SilverCity/Caprice) Disney's animation classic from a few years back gets a snappy looking sequel, this one with a storyline involving international espionage. Featuring voices by Owen Wilson and Michael Caine. ++½ HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 -(Capitol/SilverCity/Uni 4/ Westshore) The long-running fantasy series by JK Rowling comes to a disappointingly ho-hum climax as the plucky boy wizard has that deadly, long-anticpated final confrontation with nostril-challenged supervillain Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). See review. ++½ HORRIBLE BOSSES -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Westshore) Three guys with truly appalling bosses gradually realize that all their lives would be better off if the bosses were dead. This being a comedy, the guys are dumb and don't plan well. At all. Starring Jason Bateman, Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Aniston. ++++ MIDNIGHT IN PARIS -(Odeon) The latest from Woody Allen is a delightfully romantic whirl through Paris, both in the present day and during the fabled 1920s. The fine cast includes Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams and Marion Cotillard. MONTE CARLO -(Capitol) Three young women vacationing in Paris are whisked off to the Monte Carlo high life after one of them is mistaken for a British heiress. Note: moves here from the Odeon this Friday. MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS -(Caprice) Jim Carrey stars in an amiably goofy comedy about an uptight businessman who learns to unwind when his fancy Manhattan apartment gets invaded by a flock of cute penguins.
++ TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON -(Capitol/SilverCity/ Caprice) Michael Bay returns to blow up whatever escaped his clutches in the first two iterations of this bombastic and noisy series about those shape-shifting Autobots and Decepticons. +++++ THE TREE OF LIFE -(Odeon) The latest from reclusive cine-poet Terrence Malick (Thin Red Line) is a uniquely beautiful and philosophical tone poem that shifts perspective from a dysfunctional '50s family to the deepest patterns of earthly and cosmic time and space. Winner of the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. +++ X–MEN: FIRST CLASS -(Capitol) The earliest days of all those X-People are explored in a splashy and surprisingly entertaining action flick starring everyone from James McAvoy to Kevin Bacon. ++++ WINNIE THE POOH -(Capitol/SilverCity/Westshore) John Cleese narrates this (hand-drawn!) animated adaptation of the classic tale about the honey-loving bear and his menagerie of friends. This is a gentle, charming, and altogether superb piece of filmmaking. See review. ZOOKEEPER -(Capitol/SilverCity) The ever-amiable Kevin James stars in a comedy about a group of zoo animals who conspire together to help their favourite zoo keeper find the romance he's been missing.
LEAVING THURS. +½ LARRY CROWNE -(Odeon/ Uni 4) ++½ SUPER 8 -(Odeon)
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++++ BORN TO BE WILD -(noon, 2:00, 4:00, 7:00) Take a remarkable safari as this documentary takes you up close and personal with the people who nurture orphaned baby elephants and orangutans en route to re-releasing them into the wild. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. This is a great film! ++ PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES -(8:00) Penelope Cruz sets sail with Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and the other piratical ne'er-do-wells of The Black Pearl in the fourth edition of this increasingly tedious -- and alarmingly lucrative -- action-comedy series. JOURNEY INTO AMAZING CAVES -(6:00) RESCUE: DISASTER RESPONSE -(11am, 1:00, 5:00) This high-adrenaline film depicts the courageous men and women who respond when global disaster strikes. Note: no 11am show on July 23-24. ++++ WHALES -(10am, 3:00) The perennial, much-loved classic about those noble leviathans of the deep makes another return visit. Note: no 10am show on July 23-24.
Cinecenta at UVic screens its films in the Student Union Building. Tickets are available 40 minutes prior to showtime. Info: 721-8365. cinecenta.com.
SCREENINGS MOVIE MONDAY - Screening The Boy Inside. This 2005 B.C.-made documentary chronicles the struggle of a mom to raise a 12-year-old boy with Asperger Syndrome, the less severe cousin of autism. Adam has now graduated from high school and will be at the screening to share some of the successes of his current life. 6:30pm & 8pm MONDAY in the 1900block Fort. By donation. 595-FLIC. moviemonday.ca
++½ JANE EYRE -(Wed.-Thurs., July 20-21: 7:00, 9:20) The classic Charlotte Brontë romance about a young governess and a house with terrible secrets gets a handsomelooking but rather dull remake that stars the wonderful Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) and the rather wooden Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds). THE CONSPIRATOR -(Fri.-Sat., July 22-23: 7:00, 9:25) Robert Redford's newest directorial effort is based on true events that occurred after Lincoln was assassinated and various alleged co-conspirators were hastily tried and rushed to the gallows -- including the (probably innocent) woman who ran the boarding house where they had plotted. This courtroom drama is also a reminder about what can happen to civil freedoms when "homeland security" gets invoked as justification for lots of legal shortcuts. THE FIRST GRADER -(Sun.-Wed., July 24-27: 7:00, 9:10) This uplifting true story is set in Kenya and depicts an 84-year-old farmer who decides to take advantage of the government's new universal-education policies and go to school. There is lots of resistance, but the unyielding octogenarian ultimately triumphs. This one has done well at film festivals and should appeal to fans of art films.
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hugely shaped who I am as an artist,” he says. “Innovation is one of the mandates et your dancing shoes on of our music. You can make interestand get ready for some- ing and creative music and it can still thing a little different. reach a huge demographic of people. Juno-nominated, Toronto- We don’t have any age limitations or based band, Mr. Something cultural limitations to our audience, Something is bringing its unique strain at all. of sound to the Metropolis (formerly “Innovation is definitely what we’re Karma). pushing for.” Its high energy world-beat-jazzyMr. Something Something is makpop is inspired by the rhythmic music ing its return to Victoria almost exactof west Africa, where percussionist ly one year after its performance at Larry Graves spent many years study- Hermann’s that Graves calls “one of the ing music. most memorable concerts of last year.” “I’ve spent lots and lots of time “It was a packed house. The auditraveling and listening, playing music ence was not only plentiful, but it was with people over there. It’s not my only also enthusiastic, and that’s the numpoint of reference, but for 15 years it’s ber one thing,” he says. The performance is also listed on the band’s website as number three Jami Philbrick, IAMROGUE.com in frontman Johan (pronounced Yoo-wan) Hultqvist’s Top 5 tour memories from 2010. “The stage at Hermann’s is small, but the crowd was big and warm and wonderful, as always. Gotta love those crazy West Coast dancers.” And those dancers can look forward to hearing some new material, for the first and last time, before the band takes a touring hiatus for 2012. But fear not, the band will be looking to record another album, hopefully in the fall, says Graves. “This is probably the last chance for a while for people to hear the band live … we decided that after almost 9 years of hard-hitting touring and music making to take a break with a new album on the horizon.” Graves says the band performs best when the crowd participates in the show, getting up on the floor, dancing, singing or clapping along. “It’s party music, but there’s another side to it. Not so much an agenda, but we want people to get excited about someCheck Theatre Directory or SonyPicturesReleasing.ca for Locations and Showtimes thing.” M
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TASTE: VICTORIA'S FESTIVAL OF FOOD & WINE - Showcasing more than 100 BC wines and a variety of local cuisine prepared by top Vancouver Island chefs. To July 24. Visit victoriataste.com for details. PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD - Find out how food can be fun! Visit the library for food-and-fun-filled stories, rhymes and games. For ages 5-10. 2-2:45pm at the Sooke Public Library (2065 Anna Marie). Registration required. 250-642-3022. BANZAI JAPAN! - Exciting performances, sumo competitions and more, all to raise funds the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. 7pm at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). $20. 250208-4542.
SAT. JULY 23 BROOM BASH - Come join volunteers as they remove invasive Scotch broom from the park. Bring water and gloves. Refreshments provided. 9am-noon at Mount Douglas Park Summit. Free. 250-744-1710. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD FUNDRAISER - Car wash and BBQ fundraiser. 10am-3pm at the Chinese Presbyterian Church (816 North Park). By donation. glam-victoria@ chinesechurches.org. FUN DAY IN THE PARK - Bring your family and friends and take in some amazing live entertainment. Silent auction, bake sale, hamburger sale, raffles, CCFC bingo, Noodle Box tent game, mystery fish tank and more. Proceeds support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada. 11am4pm at Cadboro-Gyro Park. Free. 250-721-1574. CUBA DAY - Celebrate the accomplishments of the Cuban revolution. Includes presentation from Dr. Patricia Arenas Bautista, folk music and full dinner. 4:30pm at 1241 Balmoral. $15. victoriacubafund. wordpress.com.
SUN. JULY 24 LION DANCE PARADE - Watch lion dancers and Kung Fu demonstrations at this family event. 1pm at the Gates of Harmonious Interest (the corner of Herald and Government). Free. 250-386-3713. TAKING CARE OF MOM - An afternoon of relaxation and rejuvenation just for moms! Featuring speakers, exhibitors, door prizes, mini makeovers, massages, mini spa treatments, loot bags and more! 1-5pm at The Ambrosia Event Centre (638 Fisgard). $40. 250-661-5686.
MON. JULY 25 ROARING WOMEN BBQ - A smorgasbord of tasty foods and treats. Sign up for healing sessions, laser-coaching, and personality assessments. Or kick back on a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the garden. Registration required. 5:30-8:30pm at 4407 Wilkinson. $29. roaringwomen.shuttlepod.org.
WED. JULY 27 LIBRARY CSI - Forensics experts Cpl. Marie-Ann Davidson and Cpl. Chris Swain teach the public all about fingerprints, footprints and the art of investigation. Registration required. Ages 7 and up. 1-2pm at the Sidney/North Saanich Library (10091 Reshaven). Free. 250-656-0944. CREATURES OF THE SUMMER NIGHT - Sharpen your night senses with owl prowling and raccoon trailing. For families with children over 6 years. Registration required. 7:30pm at Swan Lake. $6/$4 Sanctuary members. 250-470-0211, info@ swanlake.bc.ca.
ONGOING CFB ESQUIMALT TOURS - Walking and bus tours of Victoria's only militatry installation. Bus tours WEEKDAYS 11am, walking tours SATURDAYS 11am. To Aug. 27 at the Museum Square (CFB Esquimalt base). 250-363-2595. BUTCHART GARDENS SUMMER FIREWORKS - Enjoy the dazzling lights of fireworks. SATURDAYS 10pm at Butchard Gardens (800 Benvenuto). $3-$30. butchartgardens.com. FAMILY DRUMMING WORKSHOP - Experience the joy of rhythm with your loved ones. $50/$35 children. SUNDAYS 10:30-11:30am at Rainflower Blessings (238 Beechwood). 250-385-3743.
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CHESS IN THE SQUARE - Learn to play giant chess, blitz, casual games and more. Presented by the Victoria Junior Chess Society and the DVBA. SUNDAYS noon-4pm. To Sept. 4 in the CRD Plaza (Centennial Square). Free. victoriajuniorchess.com. SPEED DATING - Who needs the internet? All ages. Registration required. SUNDAYS 2-6pm at Valentino’s (1002 Blanshard). Free. 250-386-3223. BOARD GAMES NIGHT - Scrabble and more! SUNDAY 5:30pm at the Superior (106 Superior). Free. 250-3809515. 250-380-9515. MOSQOY CHARITY TRIVIA - Battle for trivia supremecy and help raise funds for Mosqoy.org. SUNDAYS 7:30-9:30pm at Maud Hunter's (3810 Shelbourne). Free. 250-721-2337. SCRABBLE NIGHT - Bring a board game and a friend, or play on the in-house boards and find an opponent there. TUESDAYS 6:30-9pm at James Bay Coffee & Books. Free. 250-386-4700.
MARKETS SAT. JULY 23 VINTAGE FAIR - Over 30 local vendors bring a groovy selection of vintage and retro clothing, jewelry, accessories, decor and much more! 10am-4pm at the Fairfield United Church (1303 Farfield). $3. vintagefairvictoria@gmail.com.
SUN. JULY 24 MARKET IN MARKET SQUARE - Farm tables loaded with the best locally produced meat, cheese, bread, ice cream, honey, produce, sprouts, jams, mushrooms, salt and preserves with the ICC providing cooking demonstrations for the public. 11am3pm in Market Square. 250-294-3078, victoriapublicmarket.com.
WED. JULY 27 UVIC UNITED WAY RECORD SALE - Thousands of records in great condition are going for a song. Classical, opera, jazz and pop albums are $2 each, with all proceeds going to the United Way of Greater Victoria. 9am-5pm outside the McPherson Library (UVic). 250-472-4977, jeanmac@uvic.ca.
ONGOING BASTION SQUARE MARKET Artisans open air marketplace. THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY 11am. To Oct. 1 at Bastion Square. Free. Free. 250-885-1387. SIDNEY SUMMER MARKET - Over 200 vendors sell gifts, fresh produce, hand-made crafts, great food, and more. THURSDAYS 5-8:30pm on Beacon Avenue, between 1st and 5th. Free. NIGHT MARKET - Eclectic mix of vendors and entertainers. THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7-10:30pm. To Sept. 17 at Ship Point. victoriaharbour. org. JAMES BAY MARKET - An outdoor market where local farmers, artisans, musicians, and servicers can meet and sell to the public. SATURDAYS 9am-3pm. To Oct. 29 at the courner of Menzies and Superior. Free. jamesbaymarket.com. PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET - More than 50 vendors offer farm fresh products, jams and jellies, honey, homemade bread, cut flowers, assorted meats, organic produce and arts and crafts. SATURDAYS 9am-1pm at the Saanich Fairgrounds (1528 Stellys Cross). Free. peninsulacountrymarket.ca. NORTH SAANICH FARM MARKET - Seasonal produce, locally raised meat, eggs, baking, plants, crafts. Come meet your neighbours. SATURDAYS 9:30am-12:30pm at St. John's United Church (10990 West Saanich). Free. 250-656-1330. GOLDSTREAM STATION MARKET - Stock up on local produce and crafts. SATURDAYS 10am-2pm. To Oct. 15 at the corner of Bryn Maur and Goldsteam. Free. goldstreamstationmarket.ca. MOSS STREET MARKET - Offering local farmers, artisans, crafters, bakers, cooks, bodyworkers and more a place to exchange their goods and services. SATURDAYS 10am-2pm. To Oct. 1 at the corner of Moss and Fairfield. Free. mossstreetmarket.com. METCHOSIN FARMERS' MARKETSUNDAYS 11am-2pm. To Oct. 31 at the Metchosin Municipal Grounds (4450 Happy Valley). Free.
SUNDAY MARKET IN THE SQUARE - An exciting array of arts, crafts, locally designed clothing, imports and food. SUNDAYS 11am4:30pm at Centennial Square. Free. 250-598-2593.
DANCE FRI. JULY 22 UNDER DANCE - Dance to the music of Guy Marchi. 7-11pm at the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 12 (753 View). Free. 250-383-4923.
SAT. JULY 23 NOTHIN' BUT SWING - Live jazz, social swing dancing and a beginner lesson. 8:30-midnight at St. John's Hall (925 Balmoral). $13/$12 Swing Dance Association members/$10 students & seniors. swingvictoria.net.
ONGOING SALSA CALIENTE - Beginner and advanced salsa, THURSDAYS 8-10pm. Intermediate mombo, MONDAYS 6:30-7:30pm. Fundamentals of dancing TUESDAYS 6-7pm. Latin workout WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7:30pm. All at Café Casablanca (2524 Bridge). $10. 250-389-0222. ARGENTINE TANGO - Beginners drop-in classes, with David and Vanessa. FRIDAYS 8pm at Café Casablanca (2524 Bridge). vanessawinn.com. VBDS BALLROOM DANCE WORKSHOPS - Pre-Bronze/Bronze Waltz 1-2pm, $5/$8/$10 per person, per workshop. Intro to Social Foxtrot and Rumba 2-3pm, $5 per person, per workshop. Singles & couples welcome. SATURDAYS 1-3pm at the Les Passmore Centre (286 Hampton). 250-721-5483, vbds.org. TANGO VITA - Beginner classes with Hilda-René SATURDAYS 7pm, intermediate 8pm, Milonga 9pm at 306-1221 Broad, 250-477-6360. Beginner and intermediate classes with Jorge-Liliana WEDNESDAYS 8pm, Milonga 9pm at St. Matthias Hall (600 Richmond), 250-858-1234. tangovita.com. SWING - Dance to Nightclub music. SATURDAYS 9pm at the Carlton Club (900 Carlton). $5. jayholman@telus.net. TANGO MODERNA - Argentine Tango lessons SUNDAYS (beginners) 1:45pm & (intermediate) 3pm, $12/$9. Followed by hosted Milonga SUNDAYS 4:30-7pm, $6/$5 for Tango Moderna/Passion for Tango members. All at the Martin Batchelor Gallery (712 Cormorant). 250-661-5921. WEST COAST SWING CLASSES Dance to Blues, Country, R&B and Top 40. No partner or experience required. SUNDAYS 6-7pm at Studio 7 (1221 Broad). $13 drop-in. 250-3824500. CONTEMPORARY DANCE MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 6-7:30pm at the The Victoria School of Contemporary Dance (649 Gorge East). $15/$8. 250-383-7183. CUBAN SALSA - Classes with Salsa Moderna. Beginner and intermediate MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 7:309:30pm at Café Casablanca (2523 Bridge). 250-891-2310, latinvictoria.ca. SALSA - TUESDAYS Beginner's lesson 7pm & intermediate lesson 8:15pm at Studio 4 Athletics (715 Yates). $15. salsavictoria.com. VI SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY - All beginners welcome. No partner required. Wear soft-soled shoes. TUESDAYS 7:30-9:30pm at Eastern Star Lodge (3281 Harriet). 4 classes for $24/6 classes for $30. 250598-0207, VISCDS@shaw.ca. VIC BALLROOM DANCE SOCIETY Practice. FRIDAYS 7-9:30pm at Les Passmore Centre (286 Hampton). WEDNESDAYS 7:45-10pm at Cedar Hill Rec Centre (3220 Cedar Hill). Free for first-timers. 250-721-5483, vbds.org.
ACTIVE ONGOING AXE CAPOEIRA - Learn the Brazilian art that combines martial arts, sports, and music. Kids classes THURSDAYS & TUESDAYS 3:45-4:45pm. Adults classes SUNDAYS 11:45am-1:45pm. All at Burnside Gym (3130 Jutland). $65 per month for children/$50 per month for adults. 250-884-7998. YOGA IN THE PARK - Beginner to intermediate hatha yoga. All proceeds go to charity. THURSDAYS 5:30-7pm. To Sept. 8 at Beacon Hill Park (on the lawn across from the Petting Zoo). $5. 250-588-6118.
VICTORIA LAWN BOWLING CLUB - Come out and try lawn bowling. To protect the greens, please wear flat, smooth soled shoes, no heels. FRIDAYS 6pm. To Aug. 26 at the corner of Cook & Park in Beacon Hill Park. First three visits free. 250-3835039, victorialbc.com. VICTORIA HORSESHOE CLUB Adult drop-in mixed doubles. FRIDAYS 6:45pm. Junior program (8-17 years), WEDNESDAYS 6:30-8pm. All at Glanford Park. 250-385-6162. GHOSTLY WALKS - We’re living in BC’s most haunted city. Find out why and where on this 90 minute walk. No registration required. Every night 7:30pm & 9:30pm, with an extra tour FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 8:30 pm outside the Visitor Information Centre (Government at Wharf St). $13/$11 students. 250-384-6698. MOKSHA YOGA - Find out what hot yoga is all about. SATURDAYS 1:30-3pm, MONDAYS 7-8am & WEDNESDAYS 3:15-4:15pm at Moksha Yoga (1088 Fort). $7. 250-385-9642. FRANCOPHONE TOURS - Enjoy a tour of Victoria's Francophone history. Free Bilingual Guided Tour on Francophone history in Victoria. SUNDAYS 1pm (English) & 2:30pm (French). To Sept. 11 in front of St. Ann's Academy main entrance (835 Humbolt). Free. 250-953-8820, StAnns. Academy@gov.bc.ca. CRD WALKS - I’m a Mammal and So Are You, join CRD Regional Parks’ naturalists for a little mammal madness. Wheelchair accessible. THURSDAY 11am-2pm at the main Beaver Lake Beach (Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park). Cougar Capers, investigate the life of a cougar. SATURDAY 1-2:30pm at the Francis/ King Nature Centre off Munn Road (Francis/King Regional Park). Walk on the Wild Side (18 years and up), a spectacular hike from Aylard Farm to Beechey Head. Bring a lunch, water, raingear and wear sturdy footwear. SATURDAY 10am-2pm, meet at the kiosk in the Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road (East Sooke Regional Park). Hike the Centennial Trail (18 years and up), a guided hike that skirts around the outer portion of historic Francis/King Regional Park. SUNDAY 1-3pm, meet at the Francis/ King Nature Centre off Munn Road (Francis/King Regional Park). 250-4783344, crd.bc.ca/parks. IYENGAR YOGA CENTRE- Free yoga classes. All Levels TUESDAYS 5:30-7pm, WEDNESDAYS 12-1pm at Iyengar Yoga Centre (202-919 Fort). Free. 250-386-9642. LAUGHTER YOGA - Combines the breathing of yoga and the healing powers of laughter. WEDNESDAYS 7-8pm at Esquimalt Rec Centre (527 Fraser). $5/$4. 250-412-8500.
ZEN MEDITATION - Learn Zen mediation. TUESDAYS 7-8pm in the Interfaith Chapel (UVic). Free. 250-721-8338. WAY OF MASTERY - Taking you from sleep to wakefulness, from fear to love. Reminding you of who you are. Registration required. WEDNESDAYS 7-9:30pm at 415-200 Dallas. By donation. 250-920-0948.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Experience the joy of volunteering at Victoria’s 4th Tango and Latin music festival Aug. 12-14. Helpers needed for concerts from Jazz-Tango to Classical-Nuevo Tango, dance workshops and dances. volunteer@passion4tango.com. 778 432-0112, passion4tango.com. VICTORIA FRINGE FESTIVAL - An easy and a great way to see shows for free! Intrepid Theatre could not run without the help of our incredible army of volunteers who help out with a wide range of jobs, including Fringe box office, tech crew, promotions, info kiosk and more. See intrepidtheatre. com for details.
SUPPORT GROUP - Support group for phobias, generalized anxiety, panic attacks and OCD. With Dr. Tom Lipinski, registered psychologist. THURSDAYS 7-8:30pm at the Bridge Centre (125 Skinner). Free. 250-3891211. SIPCCENTRE - Counsellor-led support group for mature women ready to re-explore their sexual orientation. $8/session. FRIDAYS 5-6:45pm at James Bay New Horizons. LIFERING - Addiction support program. FRIDAYS 6:30pm at Pearkes Rec Centre (3100 Tillicum). 250-9202095. QUEER YOUTH DROP IN - South Island Pride Community Centre welcomes queer youth, friends, allies and youth from queer families. MONDAYS 6-8pm at Esquimalt Youth Centre (530 Fraser), WEDNESDAYS 6-8pm at Fairfield Community Place (1330 Fairfield). Free. southislandpridecentre.ca. KIWANIS HOUSE PROGRAM Lifering support group for young mothers dealing with addiction. Free onsite childminding is available for young mothers participating in the program. TUESDAYS 6-7:15pm at 2652 Cook. Child minding starts at 5:30. Calling in advance is appreciated. 250-382-1004.
DUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS Support group for recovery from both an addiction of any kind and a mental health issue. TUESDAYS 7:30pm in the BCSS Board Room (941 Kings). Free. 250-384-4225. ALT LOVERS - Sagacity Alternative Lifestyle Society is where folks who enjoy BDSM, alternative lifestyles, kink, and fetish gather to talk, laugh, socialize, share and learn. TUESDAYS 7:30pm at the Ledge, Bedford Regency (1140 Government). Free. sagacitygroup.net. LETTING GO WHILE HOLDING ON - Explore how your role as family caregiver changes when the person you are caring for moves into a care facility. Registration required. 250-3840408, familycaregiversnetwork.org. OVERWHELMING EMOTIONS SUPPORT GROUP - Borderline personality disorder, self harm, PTSD? B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets regularly at 941 Kings. 250-383-5144 box 2127, bpdvictoria@gmail.com. SEEKING BACKYARDS FOR LOCAL FOOD - Four-year-old urban farming co-op seeking large backyards in Oak Bay, Fairfield, Fernwood or Camosun for growing fresh, organic produce. We share a portion of the produce. You support the local food movement. cityharvestcoop.com.
SPIRITUAL ONGOING LEARN TO MEDITATE - Learn mantra meditation. THURSDAYS 4:305:15pm in the Interfaith Chapel (UVic). Free. 250-721-8338 DHARMA TEACHINGS - With Resident Lama Jhampa Tenzin. THURSDAYS 7-9pm at the Victoria Dharma Centre (3371 Maplewood). By donation. 250-385-4828. MEDITATION - Emotional freedom technique and insight meditation. THURSDAYS 7-9pm at Unity Church of Victoria (838 Pandora). By donation. 250-382-1613. SAHAJ MARG MEDITATION INTRODUCTORY TALKS - A heart-centred meditation practiced worldwide for real change from the inside out. Call for more information. SATURDAYS 11am-1pm. Free. 778430-1104. BUDDHIST COMMUNITY SITS Silent meditation followed by taped Dharma talks and discussion. SUNDAYS 7-9pm at Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio (202-1600 Bay). By donation. 250-380-6383. COWABUNGA MEDITATION Join Brad Morris, co-founder of GratiDudes, for a surfer’s approach to meditation. MONDAYS 6:30pm at 1088 Fort. $10. cowabungalife.com. A COURSE IN MIRACLES - Using Ken Wilber’s Integral Mapping. Study group. MONDAYS 7-9pm at the James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies. By donation. 250-220-9797. LUNCH-TIME MEDITATION Each class includes guided meditation, practical instruction and discussion. THURSDAY & TUESDAY 12:15-12:40pm at Bodhichitta Buddhist Centre (2020A Douglas). 250-592-7164, meditateinvictoria.org. MONDAY MAGAZINE JULY 21 - 27, 2011 mondaymag.com
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VICTORIA CHILDREN’S Choir is seeking new board members for the 2011-2012 seasons. Board members are expected to actively serve on at least one committee. Commitment is 2 years, 6 hours per month from September to June. Call Volunteer Victoria at 250-386-2269.
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ll Signs: Oy vey! We’re having more Moon Alerts than usual. (See them at the top of my daily column.) Well, these times are great to party, goof off and be creative. However, the ancient Latin phrase to describe these times is “It comes to nothing.” That means whatever we initiate during the Moon Alerts tends NOT to fill our objective. So if we buy something, we won’t use it or wear it, or it will break, be stolen or lost. (Or if you buy a company it will not succeed.) It was just a bad purchase! Ditto for important decisions that suddenly pop up. “Let’s buy this house instead!” I don’t know why we’re having longer Moon Alerts right now, but we are. It makes doing business and spending money difficult. Of course, holding onto your cash is not a bad thing. (I’m going to cancel my subscription to the Cocker Spaniel Annual Manual and switch to Gimme! The Magazine of Money.)
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ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19 This week is the perfect time to get in touch with your creative potential. You are the artisan of the zodiac, which is why you’re experimental, courageous and eager to try new things, especially with your hands. You love creating something new that has never been done! This week you can get in touch with your creative talent. Seek ways to express it. In addition, many of you will explore opportunities in sports, the hospitality industry and show business. There’s more. New romance will begin for many. Yay! Caution: although it will be an exciting whirlwind, it might be temporary. (That glowin-the-dark stuff seldom has staying power.)
TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 20 Exciting changes are taking place on the home front. This is why many of you are caught up in decorating plans and buying little treasures for your home. (Something you love to do.) But in the bigger scheme, what can you do to promote better relations with family members? Take
note: this opportunity is available to you now. And on a more practical level, what can you do to feel better about where you live? The next few weeks are perfect for home enterGEORGIA taining, as well NICOLS as wrapping up existing real-estate deals. Purchases of high-tech goodies and modern art are likely.
GEMINI MAY 21-JUNE 20 You feel unusually energetic, alive and excited about life! Short trips, fresh knowledge, new contacts and stimulating conversations with others are just a few things that give a lift to your life. Thankfully, your daily world is expanding beyond its ho-hum routine. (You don’t do boring.) You feel you have more to look forward to and, indeed, your eagerness about your everyday world is enriching your life. (Surprises with siblings and relatives are also likely.) That’s why you want to get out there and talk to others! You want to enlighten people about everything that excites you. Yada yada yada.
CANCER JUNE 21-JULY 22 Your focus on money and possessions is still very strong now. However, the New Moon this week offers you a chance to scrutinize your values. In particular, what’s your attitude to money and wealth? If you think money is the root of all evil, you won’t hold on to it for very long, will you? That’s because our attitude about something influences how it manifests in our life. Money is energy. You can help others with money. You could spread joy and alleviate suffering. Be open to new ways of attracting money or earning money because they exist. Surprise purchases are also likely, possibly something rather unusual.
Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and financial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace. If you are a critical thinker, customer driven and possess strong entrepreneurial skills, Black Press wants to hear from you. Please send your resume by July 22, 2011 to: Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca
Fair Venus, the Sun and the New Moon are all in Leo this week. Busy you! Naturally, this will attract energy, auspicious circumstances and important people to you. Because this is such a favourable time for you, make the most of it! This is the perfect time to think about your style of relating to others. If you want to have friends, start by being friendly yourself. If you want a more romantic, flirtatious relationship with your partner, be romantic and flirtatious! Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Not only does this wise advice have sociological and political profundity, it applies to the ordinary relationships of your everyday world.
VIRGO AUG 23-SEPT 22 You have so many pots bubbling on the back burner, you need to lie low and think about your situation. At the moment, many of you are hatching travel and education plans. (They’re quite exciting actually.) Others are exploring relationships with people from other countries, different backgrounds or someone who is just different. (“He’s not changing his name until after the operation.”) This week, Mercury moves into Virgo, which is a signal that you will want to be out there talking to everyone and taking short trips, because you’re eager to mentally explore more of the world. Privately, some of you are exploring your inner world as well. (Wow, so much to think about!)
LIBRA SEPT 23-OCT 22 Your popularity with everyone continues. Enjoy schmoozing with others because you are genuinely in the mood to circulate socially. (No one can work a room like you.) Furthermore, others are happy to see you! How happy? Well, let’s just say that a casual friend could become a lover. (That’s happy!) But while all this is going on, do take some time to ponder your goals for the future.
What are your hopes and dreams? Do you really know? Too often we blindly cope with the busyness of our days without thinking about our long-term goals. Write down what you want to achieve in the next five years. (What have you got to lose?)
SCORPIO OCT 3-NOV 21 A gaggle of planets is hovering at the top of your chart. Everyone notices you now! (That’s for sure.) Romance with a boss or someone older or richer is likely. (A rich partner is a great labour-saving device.) However, the New Moon this week is your best opportunity to think about the reputation you have in your community. How do others view you? What kind of message are you sending out to the world? How you act and what you expect determines what happens in your life! Think about your life direction in general. Where do you want to be in the future? Are you headed in that direction now? What do you have to do this year to go in that direction?
SAGITTARIUS NOV 22-DEC 21 The New Moon this week is the only New Moon all year that urges you to assess your need to travel and explore the world. You might even be exploring living in another country (the Moon rules your home). It’s all very exciting! It’s important to acknowledge that you constantly need freedom and an opportunity to expand your horizons. It’s just who you are. Generally, your method of expanding your horizons involves travel, higher education and meeting people from different cultures. How can you give yourself better opportunities to do this? Sudden and surprising chances to do this will materialize this week!
CAPRICORN DEC 22-JAN 19 Because of the position of the New Moon this week, this might well be the best time all year for you to think about your assets, your debts and anything you own jointly with others. Now is the time to get a clear picture of your situation. You don’t like to be in debt. Factoid. Furthermore, you are someone who likes
a well-planned future because you want security in your later years. Since this is the case, what can you do to give yourself this kind of practical and financial security? In another vein (different arm) you’re also giving a lot of thought to your sex life. (Stop laughing.) You are very much in touch with your passionate nature now. Oh yes! (Hey, you’re not called the goat for nothing!)
AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 This week, the only New Moon all year that is opposite your sign will be taking place. Basically, this celestial event will provide you with the best opportunity this year to focus on partnerships and close friendships. So what’s the scene? Are you happy with your partnerships? (Read Leo for some thoughts about this.) Basically, you know the drill because friendships are important to you. You know that for a relationship to be successful, you must be as good for your partner as he or she is for you. It’s that simple. Because Venus is also in the picture now, this is the perfect time to mend broken fences and get real cozy like. (Oh yeah.)
PISCES FEB 19-MARCH 20 There’s no question that your greatest areas of opportunity in the week ahead pertain to your job, your work and your health. This is because the Sun, the New Moon and even Venus are all hyping these areas of your life. Naturally, you have to ask yourself if you like your job or what you’re doing every day. Do you want your daily tasks or your employment scene to be different? What would you be doing in the perfect world? What about your health? What can you do to improve your health? You don’t have to be obsessive-compulsive about this, but what can you do to start moving in the direction? For some of you, work-related romance will blossom. Nothing risqué, nothing gained!
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