Aug 16 - Michelle Remembers brings back false memories of a wicked Victoria

Good morning !

I read a post on social media last night. It was the account of a Victoria woman and her husband who were in a restaurant—the sadness associated with helping their child move out of the nest that day was apparent on each of their faces. A stranger noticed they looked sad—then bought their meal.

The woman promised to pay it forward.

— Mark

Today’s approx. read time: 5 minutes

🌡️ Weather Forecast

Today: ☀️ 29 / 13

Tomorrow: ☀️ 26 / 11

Friday: ☀️ 22 / 11

7-day forecast

🌫️ Air quality: Low risk today (2/10). No smoke expected.

🚘️ Driving today? Check the current traffic situation via Google.

NEWS

New Michelle Remembers documentary explores the strange story that rocked Victoria—and the world

We cannot rely on our memories.

That’s the biggest takeaway filmmakers Steve J. Adams and Sean Horlor gained from their experience creating the documentary Satan Wants You, which follows the bizarre story of a Victoria book that launched a worldwide panic about Satanism.

The duo set out to tell the personal story of those at the centre of this conspiracy theory and how explosive rumours ripped through their families.

From memories as a child growing up in the Satanic panic of the ’80s in Victoria to the lasting consequences of these conspiracies, Adams and Horlor discuss lessons learned while creating the film—and why evidence matters.

Read our interview with them about Satan Wants You, or check out Capital Daily’s 2020 deep dive into the phenomenon launched by the book Michelle Remembers.

⚠️ Capital Bulletin

10 millionth cruise ship passenger arrives in Victoria today at 9am on the Queen Elizabeth, after 54 years of cruise ships visiting the city.

Hwy 4 closing for two full days—tomorrow and Aug. 24—for the removal of dangerous boulders.

Cougar spotted in Brentwood Bay by Central Saanich Police on Greig Avenue Monday night.

Blue-green algae bloom at Prior Lake: The CRD warns against swimming in Prior Lake at Thetis Lake Regional Park and advises that dogs be kept on a leash.

NEWS

Saanich to lose 46-year-old staple

A meat-lover’s go-to will soon be gone, and that’s going to leave many people with one fewer place to find delicious birthday or holiday gifts.

Maria’s Deli, at 4080 Shelbourne, is closing its doors at the end of the month. The delicatessen, home to meats, cheeses, and imported foods, has served Saanichites sandwiches and cuisine from abroad for close to five decades.

The owners recently announced on Facebook that the end of the month will be the end of the line.

“I’ll need to come by and see you,” wrote one cast-down customer. “Need to have that ricotta one more time and maybe some cold cuts lol. Sad about this. Good luck.”

Read Ryan Hook’s story on Maria’s Deli in Tasting Victoria.

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⭐️ Capital Picks

🎧 Notes From the Underground on CFUV: A podcast series featuring interviews with people working in the music industry who are not musicians themselves.

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🍔 Hawaiian burger restaurant opening downtown: Duncan-based Kahuna is expanding to 515 Chatham St., which is expected to open in October. [Victoria Buzz]

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🗞️ In Other News

Hullo cancels more sailings on its second day
Following the cancellation of its debut sailings yesterday due to overnight power outages and high winds, the Nanaimo-Vancouver ferry service scrubbed additional sailings Tuesday. The company also has reduced sailings for the remainder of August, down to two round trips a day. Those with tickets for the cancelled sailings will be refunded or their trips will be rebooked. [Nanaimo News Now]

Lemonade stand raises $900 for Victoria Hospitals Foundation 
Eight-year-old Anders Lee raised funds by selling lemonade, cookies, and ice cream from his driveway. This is the second fundraising stand he has run this year, after raising $42 in March. Lee decided to give back to the foundation and hospital staff in honour of the anniversary of his father’s death. [CHEK]

Rock on, get married at Rifflandia
Couples can tie the knot at this year’s festival, which will have its own city hall on the Royal Athletic Park grounds. You’ll need to book ahead and bring a marriage licence. [Victoria News]

Salt Spring Island online radio station gets Face-blocked
CHIR doesn’t report news. But that hasn’t stopped social media giant Meta from blocking its posts from Facebook over the Online News Act. [CHEK]

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🗓️ Things to do

🎥 The Last Waltz at Cinecenta: Martin Scorsese’s award-winning concert documentary about The Band—whose guitarist, Robbie Robertson, died last week—will be shown today at the UVic theatre. 5pm and 7:20pm.

🎻 The High Bar Gang at Butchart Gardens: The Bluegrass band will perform tonight on the open-air stage, 8pm.

😂 Fernwood Comedy Night: Get your laughter on tonight at the Fernwood Inn. Doors 7:30pm, show 8pm.

🖼️ Denna Erickson at The Avenue Gallery: The artist will exhibit her luminescent paintings, complete with organic shapes and personal symbols, from today until Aug. 23.

🎹 Tom Vickery's B-Day & Jam Session: The Tom Vickery Trio will perform today at Hermann’s Jazz Club in celebration of the musician's birthday. Doors 5:30pm, show 7-9pm.

🎙️ A Beatles Songbook at Charlie White Theatre: Marc Gladstone, Bruce Coughlan, Nick James, and Gordon Maxwell will perform Beatles tunes in Sidney tonight, 7:30pm.

⛳ Golf charity fundraiser: To raise funds for the Island Kids Cancer Association, participate in the tournament at Cordova Bay Golf Club. Today at 11:30am.

🎶 Centennial Square’s free concerts: This week’s Eventide has music from Stem Champ, Behaviors, Fan Girl, and Divisionaires. Tonight’s show was organized by Good Party, Victoria’s long-running DIY music festival that returns this Labour Day. [Info]

👀 In Case You Missed It

HarbourCats lose WCL title to Corvallis Knights 5-0, following a record-setting season for the ‘Cats.

Boardwalk Burgers set to open at the Bay Centre this fall, marking the first location on the Island! Learn more.*

‘Last wooden freighter on the coast’: Uchuck III has been serving Nuu-chah-nulth waters for decades. [Capital Daily]

South Island cideries: Cool down during this heat wave with ciders from these six producers. [Tasting Victoria]

Tuesday’s headlines: Body of drowned woman recovered at Thetis Lake, Nanaimo-Vancouver ferry service cancels debut sailing, oldest Chinese temple fundraising for repairs, and more. [Aug. 15]

Cooling stations: As the heat wave continues, cool down at these misting and water stations, splash pads, and air-conditioned spaces across the city.

Rutledge Park revamp construction begins: The park’s upgrades will include a splash pad and a new washroom facility.

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