In the summer of 2010 Preventable, the community against preventable injuries, ran a contest about water safety, titled “You’re Probably Not Expecting to Drown Today”. Here is my original blog post in response. photo credit: Scarleth White on Flickr A child of the wet and wild west coast of Vancouver Island, I am well acquainted with death by drowing. Every year I knew people who died in boat accidents, or at the beach or lake. Sad but … [Read more...]
A Summer of Theatre in Victoria BC
June 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
There is an incredible amount of theatre in the summer in Victoria BC. So much so, it will require masterful planning and attention to detail to avoid missing shows. Currently playing in June: At Theatre Inconnu until June 18th - Bear Me Stiffly Up and One Man Hamlet by Ellen Arcand and Clayton Jevne. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this Victoria based alternative theatre, they are remounting Clayton's pièce de resistance, One Man Hamlet, … [Read more...]
I LOVE Esquimalt – Buccaneer Days and more!
June 13, 2011 By 10 Comments
I LOVE Esquimalt! Where else can can adults dress up as pirates for the annual Buccaneer Days, and parade around yelling "Arrr matey"! Our family lived in Esquimalt for over 20 years. It was a wonderful place to raise children, with easy access to schools, the recreation centre, library, shopping, parks and beaches. A highlight of our year was always the annual Buccaneer Days - from the early morning "wakey wakey" call shouted through … [Read more...]
Join Theatre SKAM for “Wrecking Ball Victoria #2” April 25th
April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The fine folks from Victoria BC's Theatre SKAM are once again, prior to the next federal election, hosting, "Wrecking Ball" Monday April 25th 8pm at the Victoria Event Centre. Join them for an evening that promises to entertain, and engage! Laugh, think, vote. On Monday May 2nd Canadians will vote in their third Federal Election in five years after the Harper Government became the first in the history of the Commonwealth to be held … [Read more...]
Quadra Village Day 2011
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Who doesn't love a free, family-friendly, all-ages celebration? Especially when food is involved. You'll find all that and more at the 9th annual Quadra Village Day, Saturday May 7th from 9:30 am to 1pm. I've been actively involved on the planning committee since shortly after moving to the Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood in 2006. It's wonderful to see people pulling together - businesses, not-for-profits, citizens (young and old), community … [Read more...]
“Past Stewards of the Land” Mary Lake Jan 23 2011
January 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was an honour to be invited to an historic ceremony at Mary Lake, Sunday January 23rd, honouring "Past Stewards of the Land". It was the first time that hereditary chiefs from the five local tribes came together for an event that was not political. Respected Tsartlip elder Tom Sampson spoke. The Yellow Wolf Drummers and Singers offered 3 songs: a prayer, a song to honour the past stewards of the land, and a song to honour elders and … [Read more...]
