Nov 7 - Roller derby teens to compete Down Under

Good morning !

Almost 2,000 of you voted in yesterday’s poll about the US election results and more than half of you had the same answer. Check out the results below, and hopefully the shock has worn off a bit so you can dive into today’s stories.

Are you surprised with the outcome of the US election?

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Nope. I knew Trump would win. (14%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes, I really thought it would take days, even weeks to determine a winner. (15%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Not so much. I kinda figured it was anyone's to win. (11%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I'm too shocked to respond. (60%)

— Capital Daily Team

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SPORTS

Local teens to compete in roller derby Down Under

Two Victoria-area teens have been selected to represent Canada at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup in Brisbane, Australia.

Sidney’s Chloe Crotty—known by the derby name Tuffy—and Langford’s Teaghan Dillon—known as Kitty Catapult—will don the red and white jersey and maple leaf Down Under in July.

“I’ve had the pleasure of watching these two athletes grow up and into the game since they were 11,” says Cindy MacDougall, who’s been on the local roller derby scene for years as a self-described “derby parent.”

“They are exceptional competitors, especially when working together, and I pity the teams facing them at the Cup in 2025.”

Crotty, 17, and Dillon, 18, impressed in tryouts in Lethbridge last spring and in Waterloo, Ont., in the summer. They skated and bashed with 80 others competing for 30 spots for the second tryout round held later in Vancouver. Over a two-day period which included on- and off-skate drills and endurance training, the squad was reduced to a roster of 20 skaters, said Kiana McKinstry—Kamikaze K in the derby world—who coaches the Rotten Apples—the junior team of Victoria’s Eves of Destruction Roller Derby League, where both Crotty and Dillon have played since they were 11.

Both served as captains and were members of BC’s provincial team, West Coast Spirit, last season—Crotty was co-captain.

Team Canada’s training camps will be held in February and again in May, with locations TBA in advance of the World Cup where Canada is sending an “open” team—all genders—to compete against teams from Australia, the US, France, New Zealand, and Great Britain. 

Captained by Victoria’s Naomi Morrell—MacDougall’s daughter—Canada won a bronze medal at the 2023 World Cup in France. 

Roller derby athletes pay their own freight—including gear, food, transportation, and lodging.

You can support Crotty and Dillon through their GoFundMe page.

⚠️ Capital Bulletin

Youth grant program for projects supporting Black youth in Victoria. [Applications close Nov. 13]

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FOOD

Cozy foods to warm up with this fall in Victoria

Something about the fall season triggers cravings for soups, sweet treats and warm drinks, so the team at Tasting Victoria curated a list of the coziest meals to warm up with this season.

The team rounded up six spots from restaurants to bakeries and covered everything from savoury to sweet and spiced treats. Whether it’s a bowl of ramen or tortilla soup, a tray of baked goods, or a platter of delicious meats and sides, this list has you covered.

Head to Tasting Victoria to check it out.

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🗞️ In Other News

Philippine Mars to take its final flight
The World War Two era flying patrol boat turned forest firefighting water bomber is expected to take its final flight around Nov. 18, taking off from Sproat Lake. The journey will take it to San Francisco and San Diego before it lands at its final destination, the PIMA Air and Space Museum in Arizona. [CHEK]

Another Halloween skeleton stolen, this time in Esquimalt
The skeleton—named Mo-Mo—was taken from the front yard of a home on Old Esquimalt Road on Saturday night. This comes after the arm of a giant skeleton was stolen from a property in Oak Bay prior to Halloween. The owner is hoping neighbours will have doorbell camera or dash cam footage that might shed light on who stole the skeleton. [Times Colonist]

BC Ports shutdown could prove Grinchy at Christmas
Thousands of containers of goods destined for retail stores may not make it in time for the holiday shopping season due to a labour impasse. The BC Maritime Employers Association locked out about 700 foremen from ILWU Local 514 on Monday afternoon in response to a strike notice issued by the union. Those containers are now sitting stationary at BC ports or on cargo ships that are being diverted to other ports. [CTV]

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🗓️ Things to do

🎄 Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre: Coming back this year in support of BC Children’s Hospital and showcasing beautifully decorated trees for all to enjoy over the holidays. Bay Centre. Nov. 15-Jan. 5. [Info]

🦇 24-hour Batman marathon & contest: Anybody who stays—and stays awake—through nine consecutive Batman movies at the Vic Theatre will win free movies there for a year. Sat. 10am to Sun. 10am. [Info]

🎤 Taylor Mania: The UK’s No. 1 tribute to Taylor Swift, featuring Katy Ellis. Royal Theatre. Fri. 6:30pm. [Info]

🏀 Final UVic basketball home games of 2024 are this weekend vs. UNBC. Catch both men’s and women’s teams, including Canada's #1 men’s player Diego Mafia. CARSA. Fri. 6pm. & Sat. 5pm. [Tickets]

🍂 A Cozy Queer Affair: The next iteration of the Out There Art Festival, an interactive and community art festival hosted by Alter Arts Society since 2020. Oaklands Community Centre. Sat. & Sun. Starts at 12pm each day. [Info]

🧁Winter Craft Market: Handmade Village Craft Market features local makers from woodwork, jewelry, candles, clothing, baked goods, and more. North Douglas Church. Sat. 10am-4pm. [Info]

🎲🎲 Casino Royale and Dance Party Fundraiser For Technology In School: Glam up to celebrate a night off from kids by winning real prizes and dancing the night away. 1315 Douglas. Sat. 7-11:30pm. [Info]

👀 In Case You Missed It

Wednesday’s headlines: Central Saanich council reverses field, will look at new affordable-housing development; Metchosin teen killed in head-on truck crash; Power back for most; And more. [Nov. 6]

CRD will feel the US election’s impact. [Capital Daily]

Greater Victoria needs more hotels: tourism master plan. [Capital Daily]

Eby wants probe into errors in BC ballot count. [CP / Cochrane Eagle]

Victoria ex-paralegal gets 3 years for embezzling $343K. [CHEK]

Sunfest announces lineup for July 31-Aug. 3. [Tickets on sale tomorrow]

Don’t leave pumpkins near roadways. [Dangerous for animals]

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