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ISLAND EVENTS

24 COMMUNITY VIEW Adventure on the Island 36 ISLAND WEDDING CLASSIFIEDS 61

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Each community section invites you to come explore the wonders of Vancouver Island with tips, write ups, and coupons!

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FLAVOURS Beer & Wine that Mirror in Flavour Perfectly Paired with Marinade Recipes: A Spinnakers Spirits Merchants & Olive The Senses Pairing

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CHARITY FOCUS Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre

34 EXPLORING COMMUNITY: MIND, BODY, AND SOUL Exploring Community 35 ASTRO SOUL HOROSCOPES 40 FITNESS TIPS Change it up 44 COMMUNITY CULTURE The Little Brooms 49 CHARITY CALL TO ACTION 50

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communities 9 DOWNTOWN/JAMES BAY

43 VICTORIA

19 WESTERN COMMUNITIES

45 GREATER VICTORIA

27 NANAIMO & AREA

47 FAIRFIELD/COOK STREET VILLAGE

33 SAANICH PENINSULA

51 COWICHAN VALLEY

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FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014

LIFETIME NETWORKS 2014 GALA DINNER & AUCTION ArtREACH: COLOUR YOUR PALATE The Union Club As the annual signature fundraising 805 Gordon St, Victoria, BC event for the artsREACH program, Colour Your Palate challenges local $75 chefs to pair art and food together lifetimenetworks.org to create a unique, colour-inspired 250.477.4112 bite-sized canapé. SATURDAY MAY 10, 2014 University Club, W Campus Way, 1:30PM- 4PM Oak Bay, BC Soroptimist International of Greater $60/person in advance, Victoria: CHARITY BRIDGE SOCIAL $65 at the door Parkwood Place www.artsreach.ca/shop Retirement Residence, 3051 Shelbourne Street, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 9AM Victoria, BC Soroptimist International of Greater Victoria GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER TICKETS $15 Come and enjoy a delicious Money raised goes to support Soroptimist International. Bake lunch, play bridge with your own table, hot dogs, refreshments foursome. Each table also wins a & raffle. prize. Money raised supports our 1928 Barrett Drive Women's Opportunity Award for a 250-208-9841 scholarship for further education of a deserving woman. DOORS 5PM (BAR & SILENT AUCTION)

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2014

QUALICUM BEACH FIRE & ICE STREET FESTIVAL www.fireandicestreetfestival.com

ONGOING

MAY 11TH, 5:30PM

Ensemble Laude MOTHER'S DAY FUNDRAISER DINNER CONCERT AT MERRIDALE CIDERY Tickets $80 available from choir members, www.ensemblelaude.org or Community Farm Store at the Duncan Garage. (Only 100 available).

APRIL 12 & 13, JUNE 7 & 8

REIKI LEVEL 1 AND 2 Levels 1 and 2 Usui Reiki led by Reiki Masters Shanna Hamilton and Victoria Holmes. Small classes for practical experience and personal sharing.

JUNE 22, 2014

CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE TRANSFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF $250 LOUISE HAY This one day workshop will help you Victoria Holmes to identify and negative thought 101-2843 Peatt Rd, Victoria, BC Rejuvenations Wellness Centre patterns, old limiting beliefs, and 250.474.1401 areas you may need to forgive in www.victoriaholmes.ca yourself and others. From there www.rejuvenationswellness.com we will learn tools to consistently change your thinking and actions, APRIL 27, 2014, 7PM, VICTORIA helping you create a happier MAY 11, 2014, 2PM, DUNCAN healthier, more abundant life! Ensemble Laude SANCTUARY: $100 CHAMBERS OF THE HEART Victoria Holmes Please join Ensemble Laude for 101-2843 Peatt Rd, Victoria, BC Reserve your table by phoning a concert of richly accompanied Rejuvenations Wellness Centre Norma Brodrick 250 478 5645. sacred choral music on the themes 250.474.1401 Please do not contact Parkwood. of haven, refuge, and landscape as a www.victoriaholmes.ca www.soroptimistgreatervictoria.org source of healing. www.rejuvenationswellness.com

SUNDAYS 9AM-2PM

VICTORIA FLEA MARKET

Victoria’s urban indoor flea market offers an incredible array of unique vintage and quality hand made things from local artists and entrepreneurs. Flea markets are the original green business and the VFM offers the citys best pickers in a beautiful, clean and comfortable setting. Every Sunday morning through the winter at the Leonardo daVinci Hall.

195 Bay Street, at corner of Wilson St. in Vic West Admission: $2 for adults, children free Victoriafleamarket.com

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First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1205 Pandora Ave., Victoria Tickets $12 brownpapertickets.com; Ivy’s Books Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan Tickets $12 www.brownpapertickets.com or Community Farm Store or door

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ISLAND HOLIDAYS FOR ANY budget BY SAIRA WATERS & JEN PATERSON Co-Founders of Dollar Divas

Summer is upon us and I don’t know about you but the sun coming out of hibernation makes me want to shake things up and get out of the house. Yet you don’t need to get on a plane or even a ferry to enjoy a fantastic get away, this island of ours offers holidays for any budget.

Next to Nothing If things are a bit lean then there is no cheaper get away than packing up and heading into the bush. Getting out of cell phone range can offer the same level of R&R that a 5-star spa can. Here is one idea for you: * Does not include camping gear – Try borrowing from a friend if you have never camped before.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

FOOD:

Cowichan River Provincial Park, camp site 2 nights*

$32

Cost of your groceries for 3 days and 2 nights

$100 (approx.)

TRANSPORTATION:

ACTIVITIES:

Cost of your gas to travel the $20 (approx.) 85.4km from Victoria

Hiking and making s’mores around the camp fire

Free

TOTAL for 3 days and 2 nights:

$152

Middle of the Road If, like me, you require flush toilets, a solid roof and a hot shower then packing up the car and heading to a B&B in Sooke might be right up your alley. I would recommend splurging a little and getting a room with a kitchenette or at least a fridge so you can make some of your own food for lunch and snacks. The premium for the room upgrade will be a fraction of the price of eating every meal at restaurants. Here is how this breaks down:

ACCOMMODATIONS: Salty Towers Oceanfront $310 Cottages w/Kitchenette

TRANSPORTATION: Cost of gas to travel the 41.3km from Victoria

$20 (approx.)

FOOD: Cost of Groceries for lunch and snacks

Cost of 2 dinners out at mid-range restaurants

$150 (approx.)

ACTIVITIES: Window shopping and Free walks on the beach

TOTAL for 3 days and 2 nights:

$555

$75 (approx.)

No Expense Spared If you want a get away worthy of a Rockefeller then Tofino is the place for you. Every luxury is at your fingertips and there is a full range of activities from surfing to spas. If you really want to live it up you can hire a car to drive you from home to Tofino or book a flight out of Victoria international. Here is what this weekend getaway will set you back:

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Whether you are looking for an off the grid, back to basics weekend or want to pull out all the stops and live in the lap of luxury, Vancouver Island has a holiday that fits your personality and budget.

Jen Paterson, Financial Advisor and Saira Waters, REALTOR® with Royal LePage, teamed up to create Dollar Divas, the Meetup group for women who want to be financially independent! Find us on Meetup & Facebook.

Wickaninnish Inn Tofino

FOOD: $480

TRANSPORTATION: Car with driver from Victoria to Tofino and back

$1520

All meals at the $550 (approx.) Wickaninnish Inn (2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 2 Dinners)

ACTIVITIES: Surfing Lessons & Spa Package for 2 $574

TOTAL for 3 days and 2 nights:

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Wash tenderloin and pat dry. Slice onion into ¼ inch thick rounds. Slice apple and remove the core. Using 2 pieces of thick aluminum foil, each 4 inches longer than the piece of tenderloin, layer the foil to make a thick base. Lay slices of onion in two parallel rows, creating a bed for the tenderloin, if the onion is big and has a large diameter, just make one long row. Place the slices of apple on top of the onion and sprinkle with some salt and pepper to taste. Lay tenderloin on the bed of apples and onions. In a small bowl, whisk together Blackberry Ginger Dark Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Mustard. Drizzle over top of the tenderloin. Carefully fold up the aluminum foil creating a bit of a tent over the tenderloin, and turning up the ends, covering it and sealing it completely. Place tenderloin on a grill, medium heat, and grill for 35-40 minutes, check half way through to make sure the foil isn’t burning on the bottom and is holding strong. Check the internal temperature is at least 165F. Remove tenderloin from foil, and place directly on grill. Scrape the cooked apples and onions into a bowl, mix slightly to serve as a chutney on the side. Any remaining juices, drizzle over tenderloin. Grill for 2-3 minutes, turning once to crisp the outside.

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summer citrus seafood marinade 2

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In a small bowl, whisk together the grapefruit white balsamic and the blood orange fused olive oil to emulsify. Pour into a plate and dredge each piece of halibut through the mixture, so coat. Place halibut in a small baking dish, to keep them crowded, 8x8 pans are great for this. Drizzle remaining marinade on top. Let sit in the fridge for 20 minutes, meanwhile preheat oven to 375 or grill. Take halibut out of fridge, and let rest on the counter for 2 minutes, then place each piece on the grill, or pan in the oven. Bake 10-15 minutes in the oven, until flaky and cooked through and the edges are crisp. Grilling time will vary based individual grill, but halibut should be cooked in about 7-10 minutes. Serve with a citrus chutney, on a bed of rice or grilled potatoes. You can definitely use this marinade for scallops, shrimp, or grilled oysters. Someone who doesn’t like seafood? This is a great Chicken Marinade too, just increase the cooking time to 25 minutes for boneless chicken breasts and 35 for bone in.

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dips for grilled seafood Traditional Dip for Lobster or Crab Use 2 Tbsp of butter infused Olive Oil and 1 tsp of Garlic infused Olive Oil mixed together, the perfect buttery dip! Spicy Anyone? 2 Tbsp Harissa Infused Olive Oil and 2 tsp Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic mixed together is a great spicy dip for fish, crab or shrimp.

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Scrub Potatoes, and roughly chop into quarters. Skin onions and cut in half. Peel carrots, and roughly chop. Place the potatoes in the bottom of a large roasting pan, or bowl of a slow cooker. Rinse roast, and place on top of the potatoes. Nestle remaining vegetables around roast, doing your best to keep them on the sides and the top of the roast free. In a small bowl, whisk together Tarragon Infused Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Dijon and Zest. Pour over meat. Cover roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil and top with lid (or add an other layer of foil), and place in a 325F oven for 2 hours, baste roast with juice slightly and bake another 30-40 minutes, until meat thermometer reads 160F If using a slow cooker, cover and turn on low for 8 hours. Check internal temperature to ensure roast is cooked through. When cooked, place meat on carving board and let rest 10 minutes, remove veggies from pan and place on a oven proof serving platter, and return to the oven to keep warm. To make glaze, carefully pour drippings into a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Carefully bring to a soft boil and allow the drippings to reduce by half.

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Carve the meat and place on serving platter, nestle vegetables around the meat and drizzle platter with half the glaze. Place remaining glaze in a small pitcher to enjoy along side.

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MUST SEE: The Tide Pool at the bottom of Beacon Avenue

EAT: Learn about the historically named Catalina’s Grill House

PLAY: At the Beaches! STAY: Discover your favourite B & B BUY: Enjoy the Summer Sidney Market BEST KEPT SECRET: The Sidney Spit passenger ferry that goes out to the Sidney Spit.

You’ll Never Believe

The Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island is home to nearly half a dozen kiwi farms and a pomegranate farm! Keep it local!

For the Diehard

Take a night walk on the Sidney Pier in the middle of a wild December storm. Hold onto your hats!

History What?

The peninsula is home to the oldest agricultural exhibition in Western Canada, the Saanich Fair, established in 1868. This annual fair is hosted on September Labour Day weekend each year.

Friday Night Fever

Stop in any of the many independent gift shops to find something truly crafted exclusively for you by local artisans.

Although Sidney at 8:00 pm on a Friday night might seem like a “ghost town”, there is one historical pub in Saanichton that is hopping. A best kept secret of many locals, you must dine at the Prairie Inn for the great local neighbourhood service and homemade pub food! The Prairie Inn established in 1859 is located right in the heart of Saanichton on the corner of Mt Newton and Wallace Dr.

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There is always something going on at the Mary Winspear Centre. Did you know Sidney has a bowling alley? Be sure to take the kids to the newly renovated Tulista Park. And kids of all ages love to collect seashells along the beach.

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Once again the days lengthen, gifting us with increased light and fulfilling the promise of spring as the earth stirs from slumber and begins to burst forth in fragrance & colour. We here in the west coast community are so blessed by our gentle climate and all the opportunities that it gifts us. One great gift is renewal – who doesn’t want a chance to begin again, to be restored whether in mind, body or spirit? Taking guidance from nature we need only look, listen, reflect & respond to its lessons & move in the direction we are guided. If we have unmet promises that we made to ourselves in the dark days of winter, the increased light of spring now calls us into action. Movement & change – those are the earth’s springtime lessons. Think of your body as a garden, the mind’s thoughts its flowers, our spirit & soul the fragrance & colour. How are you caring for your garden? What are you planting? How are you nourishing it? Take time to contemplate & prepare. Then, where to begin? I would like to share this space each issue with practitioners from our community who can speak from their own personal experience on their path to wellness, health and healing. In this Spring issue it seems particularly appropriate to introduce Parveez Shahviri, a 45-year old whose personal experiences have proven to him beyond a doubt that there are no limits to the intelligence of the human body and what it can do to return itself to vibrant good health, given the opportunity. "When I was 32 my health had already been deteriorating for over a decade due to long hours working at an office job and ignoring the aches and pains in my back and sciatic nerves. But then my life really got turned upside down when I got an infection in my spine, and by the time they caught it, it had eaten all the way through a whole disc and into my L3 and L4 vertebrae. They told me that because so much of the bone mass had been lost and because "bone doesn't re-grow after the age of 18", the best case scenario for me was going to be wearing a back brace for the rest of my life, but that I should also prepare myself for the very real possibility of being paralyzed." Now, 13 years later Parveez has not only escaped paralysis and back braces, but says the bone did in fact re-grow and he says he is now "enjoying better health, strength, flexibility and outlook on life than I ever did, even as an active, athletic teenager." He

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has made it his mission "to help others understand just how much wisdom, resilience and power resides in every single one of our bodies, in every cell, and in every fiber of our beings." The key to help the body access that innate ability, he says, is "Movement! It doesn't matter how you get your daily dose of proper movement, but every day just do something that safely expands your body's natural range of motion back towards where it started out. That full range of motion is completely natural for us at any age, and no, it's never too late to start. Never." The method that Parveez found shortly after his release from hospital was Bikram Beginner's Yoga, which he has since seen transform countless lives in addition to his own. "Very soon after I started taking these classes I knew that I'd found something that everyone could benefit from, no matter what age, what background, or what condition they were in, because it's a systematic practice that meets you wherever you are when you start, and keeps pace with you as your capacities naturally increase over time." He adds, "We've all heard the saying, "Use it – or lose it", but my experience and studies have shown me that this phrase is especially true of our bodies. For example, even though it's common for many people to think that less mobility, less flexibility, reduced stamina, muscular degeneration, brittle bones, and many other supposedly "inevitable" conditions are simply a result of "getting older", is it possible that it's only because we're not using our bodies to their full capacities that their capacity naturally decreases?" So we can take a cue from nature at this time of renewal, of awakening, and growing, let's get our bodies moving again, and let's honour the eternal principles that govern our bodies, and all life. Let's move a little more today!

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Life comes full circle for you this spring and the soil is rich ready to be planted with seeds of new dreams, desires and goals. Abundance comes in many forms. Facing your fears around security, finances and money will lead to many great opportunities. AQUARIUS – ADVENTURE

Enjoy the journey and you’ll have lots of energy left to enjoy the destination. Releasing expectations of self and others will help create more mind space and peace. CAPRICORN – INSPIRATION

Work hard, play hard as this is your time for love, connections and romance. Time is your greatest gift to offer the world. Where your intention goes the energy flows. SAGITTARIUS – ACCEPTANCE

New beginnings across the board! Your horsy side is moving full speed ahead. Embrace the changes, make peace with your impulsive choices and honour the wonderful person that is you. SCORPIO – RESPECT

Tact allows you to get your message across with kindness and compassion while being straight forward and honest. You will find clarity and strength by speaking your truth. Your desires matter. LIBRA – SIMPLICITY

You are on fire and everybody knows it! Accept the acknowledgment and praise that is coming your way – you deserve it. Just remember the greater the wish the more time it take to make it a physical manifestation. Patience is a virtue.

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VIRGO – FORGIVENESS

A true test of a relationship is not how much you love the other person but how easily you are able to forgive them. Learning new skills will allow you to walk your path with greater knowledge. LEO – COMMUNICATION

Burdens are becoming a thing of past which is leading to a new appreciation of all of life’s gifts. Celebrate your new found freedom as this is your time to rise up and get social. CANCER – ENTHUSIASM

Plans are coming together beautifully for you this season. In times of trouble reminisce and focus your mind on creating thoughts of abundance and inner calm. GEMINI – SISTERHOOD/BROTHERHOOD

Springing into action, Gemini you are sending out what you want to the world and the universe is listening. Rising out of connections with like-minded people and groups seize new wonderful opportunities to grow in your chosen field. TAURUS – RISK

Take a leap of faith, trusting that you are making the right choice. Success is in the eye of the beholder. ARIES – COURAGE

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Spring is truly here and summer is just around the corner so our thoughts naturally progress to getting out and enjoying what the season has to offer. For many it is a time to try new activities and/or review the bucket list that you wrote at the beginning of the year. There are numerous walking, cycling and running trails to explore on Vancouver Island, so if you live in Victoria why not be adventurous and venture out of the region this summer? If you live north of the Malahat then Victoria also has many areas to discover. For those wanting a challenge you could change up your workout routine or set new goals. This is easily done and achievable with the right planning and motivation. Here are a few ideas for those looking to change it up: 1. Choose two new trails this summer to run or hike. There are many guide books out there to assist you but you need to narrow your choice as to length, difficulty and time. We can’t list them all here, but a popular trail is Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. The park features over 25 kilometres of trails with many intersecting so you can choose the intensity and length. Runners particularly like the Cascade and Timberline trails for variety and terrain. There are also some spectacular views of the Malahat Drive and Finlayson Arm Inlet. Check it out on www.explorevancouverisland.com. A gem in the Cowichan Valley is the Cowichan Valley Trail with the Kinsol Trestle as the highlight. The 187-metre walkway connects Shawnigan Lake with the district of North Cowichan. Now part of the Trans Canada Trail, it is ideal for runners, walker and cyclists. For a list of all of the trails see www.tctrail.ca 2. Join a bike tour. If you are a cyclist and have always thought of doing an extended bike tour then the Island is the place. Check out www. cyclevancouverisland.ca for a list of tours and clubs. Enjoy the occasional glass of 40

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the summer - check out my column in the last issue (February/March 2014) for some tips on some of the trends for 2014. If you have feel as if you have reached a plateau with your workout then incorporate some new elements. One way to liven it up is to treat it like a circuit session. Start with a warm up on the bike or treadmill for 10 minutes, then proceed with some upper body strength training, e.g. chest press. Then alternate cardio with more strength. So three minutes on the treadmill, another strength session e.g. lat pull down, cardio, strength and so on. This is a great workout and you can make it as long as you like (a typical session would be 45 min – 1 hour). Some fitness centres feature circuit training so if you like a group environment then it is a good way to try this out. These are just some suggestions if you feel in need of a change or a challenge this summer. Vancouver Island is all about getting out there and doing it! So what are you waiting for? Louise Hodgson-Jones is a media relations specialist, working with events such as the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, TC10K, and Frontrunners Island Race Series. She also coordinates communications for PISE and the Pacific Cycling Centre, and writes for IMPACT Magazine and Canadian Running.

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Peter Chan felt too hot, and business was slow, so he opened the kitchen door and stepped out into the evening air. That’s better, he thought. Oxygen. Never mind that the neighbours hadn’t taken out the garbage yet. Nothing could spoil the smell of spring. Even in the back alley, one could feel that winter was really over. The street lights flicked on, standard city lights mixed with glowing lanterns, red and orange. A string of little white lights hung over the top of the alley, wrapped around a nail, trailed halfway down the wall and stopped at a mossy ledge. Peter lit a cigarette and leaned against the cool brick, squatting to relieve the pain in his lower back. A long drag; a tiny crinkling sound from the burning tobacco. My God, that is good. A few stars prickled out from the darkening sky. But that one was no star. Too bright – and it was starting to move. Closer. The odd brightness approached and grew until it flooded the alley. Peter stood up slowly, too fascinated to move. Keeping his eyes on the light, he took a last puff on the cigarette and flicked it away. The light floated down, stopped immediately in front of him and dimmed. It swirled and fizzed, now like a lava lamp, now like a cloud. From an opening in the shining mass emerged three small figures. Children? No – not shaped like children. Definitely aliens. The light ebbed away, leaving just the spill-light from the kitchen to illuminate the newcomers. They’re green, thought Peter. Just like a movie! The middle creature stepped forward and addressed himself to Peter: “Hello upon this day, hyoo-mun. Good to being here. We have come for the curling.” “For the curling,” intoned the other two, nodding. * The visitors’ names were Meep, Sarla and Ricardo. Short for Ricky Ricardo, he explained, because his parents loved watching I Love Lucy. Meep and Sarla rolled their eyes while Ricardo spoke. “So weird,” said Meep. “So, let me get this straight,” said Peter, locking the front door and pulling down the blinds. A quick glance into Fisgard Street confirmed that the neighbours hadn’t noticed the giant light. “You came all this way to watch curling? And you can see our old TV shows on – on your planet? How?” Sarla waved dismissively. “Oh, you no can understand. Too hard for hyoo-munce. Hyoo-

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munce aaahhhhh…” he searched for the word. “Dork butts,” offered Meep. “Yes! Dork butts!” Sarla pounded the tabletop with a moist fist. The soy sauce skidded and fell on the floor. “Fair enough,” said Peter, reaching for a cloth. “Have you eaten? I will make you something. Do you want some chow mein?” “Sweet and sour?” asked Ricardo. “I don’t have that. No gwai-lo food here. How the hell you know about sweet – never mind.” “I want chopsticks, no fork. Fork is for dork butts,” said Sarla. “Fork for me! Fork is A-number one!” shouted Ricardo. “Shhhh! Okay, geez, keep it down. I’ll be right back. Stay away from the window.” “I like spicy,” whispered Meep. * As it happened, Peter had already planned to go to the Save-on-Foods Memorial Center that evening to take photos of the curling championships for the local Chinese newspaper. Meep, Sarla and Ricardo begged to go along. They didn’t have a lot of time, though. Sarla had a poetry reading to get to back on their planet. “I still don’t get it,” said Peter. “Why curling, of all things? You came from a billion light years away –” Meep, Sarla and Ricardo snorted. “Hah. Try six,” said Sarla. “Okay, six, but it’s all because you love curling? Why do you love it so much?” The aliens looked at each other, then back at Peter. “The little brooms,” said Ricardo, solemnly. “The little brooms.” * “Okay, guys, you need to get down more. Someone’s going to see you,” Peter admonished from the driver’s seat. “We want see Bland Chard,” said Meep. “It’s Blanchard, and it’s nothing to see, don’t worry. Get down. And leave my camera alone, okay? It’s expensive.” The aliens giggled. “ExBENNNN-siff, ha ha ha!”

Peter scowled at them in the rear view mirror. “Do you want to see curling or not?” “Yeeeeess,” they sang on a low note. * They didn’t like being squashed into a gym bag, but they were too excited to complain much. Peter didn’t like carrying it, especially through security, where he had to show his press pass and do some clever explaining about the big lumpy bag. He lugged them up to the balcony where they could get a view through the open zipper. “Stay here and don’t move. I have to go down there and take pictures. Everyone okay?” “Yeeeess” they sang. “I want chips,” said Ricardo. “No chips and no more talking. I’ll be back in a little while.” In the end, China was knocked out by Sweden. Peter went to congratulate the Chinese team on a good run, and to invite them back to the restaurant for a farewell meal. “Just give me an hour to get ready,” he said. “Okay, one more group photo. Yeah, terrific, very nice!” * He drove the aliens back to Chinatown. Luckily, there was a parking spot on Government, and they could slip back into the alley unseen. “That was A-number one,” said Ricardo. “Thanks you.” “Yes, thanks you, Peter Chan. You not a dork butt,” said Meep. Sarla bowed low, and took Peter’s hand in his. “Thanks you for chow mein, and for show us curling. We are friends together, yes?” “Yes, friends,” said Peter. “Travel safely. Oh – your leftovers!” He unlocked the kitchen door and ducked inside to get the containers out of the fridge. But when he came back out, they were already gone. On the brick wall across from his kitchen was etched in shining calligraphy: Your kindness will never be forgotten. He stood a moment, looking at the inscription, then watching the night sky. After a while he heard the Chinese curling team at the front door, and he rushed to greet them. * Jenny Hainsworth is a writer and visual artist in Victoria, BC. Check out her blogs at www.rabbitinthedirt.wordpress.com and www.jennyhainsworthwrites.wordpress.com

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It was my mother’s birthday and although she had passed away two years earlier, I wanted to acknowledge her special day. For that reason, I went to the ocean with some roses to gift them to her memory.

I waded out knee deep in the ocean and tossed the bouquet. Petals scattered, then guided by the current, they returned and floated all around me. I kept hearing a message in my mind, ‘don’t look back’. Eventually, I left the area and strolled to a remote area of the beach. In front of me, resting on top of the sand, as if it was intentionally set there, was a perfectly clean unblemished marble. I leaned forward and picked it up. As I did, I looked back. I saw a man wade into the water and pick up the roses I had gifted to my mother’s memory. He shook the water off them and showed them to the woman he was with. I thought that I was about to witness a beautiful moment between two people in love, but it wasn’t to be. The man tossed the roses to the sand and they walked away completely unaware that I was watching this scene unfold. The roses were a gift, so I headed back down to the water’s edge to retrieve the flowers and to repeat the process. This time I was more mindful of what I was doing and spent more time thanking my mother for all of the good things she had done for me. I could intuitively feel how she wanted me to learn to love myself more, and that my gift is to help others to do the same. When I felt ready, I released the bouquet again. I left the water in contemplative silence. Once again I heard a message, this time it was louder and with more authority. ‘You can trust yourself now more than ever. Don’t look back.’ This time, I did not look back. I received the true meaning of the message. In life, we do things as acts of faith and goodwill for the future. Sometimes they are small everyday things, other times life altering. We choose to forgive, or to give more love to others. We choose to follow our heart and change our career, our family situation, or our home. We believe we are on the right path heading towards a better future and feel good about our decisions. Over time, we get distracted or fearful and we look back. We question our decisions for change. We spend time and energy repeating this process, repeating patterns, expecting to change the outcome. We choose not to follow our intuition or trust our decisions because we are distracted with everyday life and fear

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of the unknown. This is why we leave relationships, homes, and jobs, only to take on another that ends up being the same as the one we left. It is why we choose to have negative feelings towards other people as well as ourselves, sometimes based on a single event that has occurred in our past. We keep re-living the negative experiences. We keep going through the motions of forward movement all the while holding firmly on to the past with our fears and emotional responses. It may be with a different person, employer, or geographic location, but it is the same issue. When we trust ourselves and in the light that is within each of us we can move forward in our lives and not look back. We can replace our fear with self-love and trust. We can choose to stay focused on the present. We can release our emotional commitment to the past. We are all divinely guided. We were born to be joyful and loving people. We were born to love ourselves and to give love. ‘You can trust yourself now more than ever, don’t look back.’ Victoria Holmes Inspirational Speaker, Writer, Life Coach Dedicated to helping you live a happier, healthier, more abundant life. Heal Your Life Workshops and Life Coaching

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LOCATION: Bordering towns are Mill Bay on the south side and Ladysmith to the north when travelling along the Trans Canada Highway MUST SEE: Wine Country – Join the wine trail from any of the signs along the highway EAT: The Old Firehouse Grille in Duncan, explore the eateries in Cowichan Bay, savour the baked goods from Utopia Bakery Cafe in Chemainus, and make reservations for The Chemainus Playbill Dining Room and after enjoy a show. PLAY: Explore, Shop, Fish, and Boat STAY: Oceanfront Suites In Cowichan Bay BUY: Local Wine BEST KEPT SECRET: Shopping Downtown Duncan and Cowichan Bay

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More than half of the Vancouver Island Vineyards are in the Cowichan Valley.

from any of a number of the eclectic shops found in the beautifully revitalized downtown Duncan. And on your way north, be sure to save time. Art and nature are combined in the murals of Chemainus.

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The internationally renowned West Coast Trail starts right before the Cowichan Valley southwest border. This span of the trail features rugged, lush, and steep coastal terrain with breathtaking Oceanside camping along the way. A regional treat, depending on the season and day, will be awaiting you before the boat crossing at Nitinat Narrows.

Although some might have emigrated down south by now, the Cowichan Sweater originated in this Valley.

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After a fun-filled family night, many locals fill their pantries with fresh produce from the year-round Duncan Farmers Market held in the heart of old Duncan.

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Little Known Fact

Duncan is the home to the largest ice hockey stick.

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JAMES BAY 3-435 Simcoe Street Victoria, BC

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