Nov 8 - Don't forget to plan for Remembrance Day

Good morning !

Today, a quick reminder and some help to plan if you’d like to attend an upcoming Remembrance Day function. Saanich is taking another stab at a climate action plan, and there’s another awful story about a young person and the date-rape drug.

— Mark

Today’s approx. read time: 4 minutes

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2024 Remembrance Day events in Greater Victoria

Monday is Remembrance Day, an important yearly occasion to stop to think about those who have fought for peace in Canada and beyond. 

While everyone is encouraged to observe a moment of silence wherever they are at 11 o’clock Mon. morning, attending one of the many ceremonies throughout the CRD can offer a more impactful community experience. 

From wreath-laying ceremonies and parades to veteran meetups and concerts, there are several ways this weekend to show thanks to those who have fought for us.

See the full listing of Remembrance Day events.

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Saanich’s climate action plan needs a bit of work

Saanich’s council put together a plan in 2020 to address the evolving climate crisis. It was designed with a five-year timeline.

But a funny thing happened on the way to 2024—we had a series of extreme weather events. Heat waves. Wildfires. Had you even heard of an atmospheric river in 2020?

The Saanich plan is now considered outdated, and earlier this week, the council agreed to update it.

Rebecca Newlove, Saanich’s sustainability manager says these acute events, although increasingly common globally, underscore the need for more of a local focus.

It’s a sort of take care-of-your-own-backyard-first approach because things have been slipping.

Saanich has made some progress, including a 27% reduction in transportation-related emissions. But in her overall assessment of the district's climate results, Newlove was blunt: “We’re not on track.”

Read Sidney Coles’ full story here.

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🗞️ In Other News

16-year-old says she was drugged at Oak Bay house party
As about 50 party-goers left the bash, the girl began vomiting and passed out on the grass, she said. Her friend called her dad who rushed her to the Jube, all the while holding her head up. Testing eliminated the possibility of illicit toxic drugs such as fentanyl in her system but the clinical team suspected it may be GHB, gamma-hydroxybutyrate—the so-called date-rape drug, or something similar. Test results were not back yet but the teen’s family has contacted police. [Times Colonist]

Public info sessions on Crystal Pool replacement begin tomorrow
A series of meetings—tomorrow’s is at the Moss Street Market—will be held this month and into Jan., in advance of an expected springtime referendum on whether to borrow millions to build a new pool. Two locations are being considered: the current site, where a new pool would cost $162.2 M, and just next door where the tennis and basketball courts are, which would cost $168.9M. City council says it will use $47M from reserves to build the facility, which would take three to five years. [CHEK]

National rent prices down year-over-year for the first time since COVID
Asking rents for all residential types in Canada averaged $2,152 last month, a 1.2% decrease from Oct. last year, as compiled by real estate firms Rentals.ca & Urbanation. The average cost of a one-bedroom apartment or condo in Victoria last month was $2,152—an increase of 1%. The two-bedroom average also increased 1%, to $2,876. The average three-bedroom went for $3,162—a 7% drop from Oct. 2023, which helped to lower Victoria’s overall average cost increase to 1%. The average cost of a bachelor pad available in Victoria last month was $1,801—4% more than Oct. last year. [National Rent Report]

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Downtown Victoria has an early holiday gift this year to encourage you to shop local: free parking! Park for free at downtown parkades on November 16th and 23rd. 

When you choose local, you make a real and positive impact in your community. Support downtown Victoria's wonderful businesses this holiday season!

🗓️ Things to do

🏰 Curiosities of Craigdarroch—The After-Hours Tour: A unique opportunity to delve into the darker stories surrounding the Dunsmuir family and their experiences during the Victorian era. Craigdarroch Castle. Through Nov. 17. 4-5:30pm. [Info]

🖌️🥃 Paint and Cider Night: Unwind, sip, and paint with us. Explore your creativity and join us for an unforgettable evening of art and cider. Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse. Nov. 12. 8:30pm. [Info]

📚 Book fair: Support local writers in this event hosted by the Victoria Writers’ Society. Broad View United. Tomorrow. 10am-3pm. [Info]

🎭 Golden Girls: The laughs continue. Sophia got busted for running a drug ring for retirees. Blanche and Rose have founded a sex app for seniors. Dorothy has a younger partner. McPherson Playhouse. Tomorrow. 2pm. Sun. 1pm. [Info]

🧑‍🎄 Yuletide Market Series: Craft & gift fair with candles, chocolate, ceramics, macrame, and more. Sizzling Tandoor’s food truck; Hustle & Dough will be making pizzas. Bilston Creek Farm on Metchosin Road. Today-Sun. [Info] 

🇨🇦 Make your own flag: Let’s get together, share skills, make things—flags in particular. Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre. Tomorrow. 11am-3pm. [Info] 

🥬 Green Team in Latoria Park: Fight invasive Himalayan blackberry & make new friends. Everyone welcome. No experience necessary. Everything you need is provided. Tomorrow. 9:45am-1pm. [Info]

👀 In Case You Missed It

Thursday’s headlines: Two Vic-area teens headed Down Under for Junior Roller Derby World Cup; Someone’s absconded with another set of Halloween bones; Philippine Mars to take its final flight; And more. [Nov. 7]

Cozy foods for fall: [Tasting Victoria] 

Fernwood fellow attacked by a belligerent buck. [Times Colonist]

Fire forces 150+ from a Saanich apartment complex. [CHEK]

2025 Festival grant program applications open tomorrow. [City of Victoria]

BC cabinet ministers to be sworn in on Nov. 18. [BC Gov’t]

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