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Oct. 20 - Like Langford, Colwood continues to grow
Plus: Pumpkin plans a plenty and a local politician has reason to smile
Capital Daily Team
October 20, 2023
Good morning !
I’m writing a story about whether dogs should be allowed off-leash in PKOLS (Mt. Douglas Park). I don’t have a horse in this race, but man, I’m surprised how contentious it has become. A lot of people are passionate about this. Maybe too passionate.
— Mark
Would it surprise you to hear people have been threatened, sworn at, and in at least one case, the recipient of a dead rat in the mail, due to their stance on off-leash dogs? |
Today’s approx. read time: 5 minutes
🌡️ Weather Forecast
🚘️ Driving today? Check the current traffic situation via Google.
NEWS
Westshore development a cause for pause, and for some, concern
Colwood from a distance. Photo: City of Colwood
The planned construction of a 67-unit condo on Sooke Road has some residents in Colwood worried the development will change their neighbourhood—and not for the better.
Rapid growth and development can lead to irrevocable changes in the way neighbourhoods feel, and for that reason, some residents say it’s time to put on the brakes.
As cities like Colwood and Langford transition from sleepy suburban centres to embracing high-density developments—more common in their more urban counterparts—area growing pains will continue.
As long as rental costs and housing prices in Victoria continue to skyrocket and more people move to the Westshore, these municipalities are on the fast track of change. And while the changes are inevitable, some of them, particularly around impacts to existing neighbourhood trees, green spaces and other natural features are harder for residents to accept.
The development at Royal Bay for example, certainly will alter the look and feel of the Westshore, and not just for its human residents. At last week’s Colwood city council meeting, residents spoke of concerns about potential traffic volume and the loss of cherished neighbourhood trees due to a proposed new condo.
⚠️ Capital Bulletin
Elk/Beaver Lake algae alert: Blue/green algae warning expanded to include Hamsterly Beach
No trespassing, and you may hear loud blasting: On/near Metchosin’s Bentinck Island. Canadian Forces personnel conclude drills today on the demolition range near Rocky Point. 9am to 4pm.
Whose chicken is this? This funny-looking “cat” has been running around Colwood.
NEWS
2023 Halloween events in Greater Victoria
Things got a little humerus at the skeleton’s table on Fairfield. Photo: Kinga Biro
We’re well into the spooky season and whether you’re looking to get scared or you’re simply seeking to stock up on tiny versions of your favourite candies (hands off my Kit Kat), there’s a seemingly endless list of seasonal things to do as we approach Halloween in Greater Victoria.
From haunted houses and witch gatherings to live performances of Frankenstein, and not one, but two Rocky Horror Picture Show viewings, you’ll have your pick of alien adventures, costume capers and undertaker undertakings for the rest of October.
Check out our roundup of Halloween Events here, on the Capital Daily website.
Did we miss anything? Are you saying you have a bone to pick with us? Our listing is but a mere skeleton of what it should be? OK. We’ll stop.
But we won’t stop updating this list for the rest of the month, so give us a shout (or a primal scream) if you know of any must-do Halloween festivities.
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⭐️ Capital Picks
Accessible attractions on the Island: Don’t let the rain stop you. Here are some locations that are wheelchair friendly throughout the entire year.
Sooke Sandbag Station open: Prep for the rainy season by accessing this self-serve sandbag station, open 24 hours.
😊 Now Hiring: Hair Stylist, full or part-time at Heartwood & Co.
🗞️ In Other News
Esquimalt has a new fire chief and he starts Dec. 4
Matt Furlot comes to Esquimalt from West Van’s fire dept. He’s also a UBC physical therapy professor and founder and CEO of a health-care business.
Pacific Opera Victoria has new artistic director, principal conductor
From Calgary via Atlanta, Brenna Corner is the new AD. Victoria conductor Giuseppe (Joey) Pietraroia gets the baton. They collectively replace Timothy Vernon, who retired after 43 years with the organization.
Man with 4 CRD arson charges faces 2 more in Nanaimo
Edwin Singh, 42, was charged with setting several cars alight in Vic and Saanich last summer and now is suspected of lighting up the diaper section at a Nanaimo Walmart in Feb., which may have cost the store $2M in damage and lost sales. [VicPD]
Sidney teen up on weapons charges, found with shotgun, say police
The 18-year-old was recently released from police custody and told not to possess any weapons, but acting on a tip, RCMP checked out his home and say they found the gun, ammunition, an extendable baton, and bear spray. [RCMP]
BC’s post-secondary education minister is cancer-free
Selina Robinson yesterday rose in parliament to say: “I just heard from my oncologist that my tumour has disappeared,” resulting in thunderous applause in the legislature. [CHEK]
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🗓️ Things to do
🕯️Frankenstein at Craigdarroch Castle. Actor Jason Stevens in a one-man performance of Mary Shelley’s horror story. Tonight and tomorrow night. 6pm & 8pm.
🍿 See 20 local, short, one-take movies shot and projected on retro Super 8 film, October 20 and 21. Tickets & more info here.*
🧺 Laundry Room at Sidney Museum. See artists explore the personal aspects of laundry as women's work. Until Nov. 30. [Admission by donation]
👠 Rocky Horror Picture Show Live. Vic Theatre. It’s just a jump to the left. Tonight at 7:30pm. Also next weekend. [Tickets]
👠 Rocky Horror Picture Show. All-drag cast. Roxy Theatre. And then a step to your right. Tonight and tomorrow. Multiple show times. [Tickets]
🍄 Big mushrooms on the big screen. Fungi: Web of Life. Narrated by Bjork. IMAX. Royal BC Museum. Multiple showtimes. Watch the trailer here.
🎞️ Jewish Film Festival. The festival showcases Jewish themes in film at the Vic Theatre. Through Sunday. Various times. [By donation]
🎃 Pumpkinfest at Galey Farms: Corn mazes, train rides, a children’s haunted house and pumpkin picking. Until Oct. 29.
👟 Theatresports with Garden City Improv. For the first time in 10 years, the competitive improv mayhem show happens weekly at Club Kwench. Tonight at 8pm.
🎤 Jeremy Dutcher live: the popular two-spirit musician brings his sound to the stage in this intimate show. McPherson Playhouse. Tonight. 8pm. [Tickets]
🐾 Love Cats. The musicians will perform a mix of pop, classic and R&B at Metchosin Golf & Country Cub. Tonight. 7pm. [Info]
💿 We Call it House. Celebrate house music at this dance night at Quadratic Sound on Queens. Tonight. 10pm-2am. [Tickets]
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👀 In Case You Missed It
Photo: See some glorious fall colours at Butchart’s Japanese Garden.
How clean is the air in schools? Heading into flu and COVID season, advocates say schools aren’t doing enough to fight transmissions. [Capital Daily]
Coco Bean to the rescue: Victoria woman says wiener dog identified her cancer. [CTV]
Nanaimo woman’s death considered a homicide: Police suspect her March overdose involved foul play.
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