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Sept 24 - Victoria's best books 2024
Moose Hide Campaign receives $50K grant, blue-green algae advisory, upset over bike lanes.
Capital Daily Team
September 24, 2024
Good morning !
Victoria Book Prize finalists have been announced and I’ve got some new reads to add to my list.
I aim to read 20 books a year—I know it’s not a big goal, but, unsurprisingly, I spend a lot of my reading time consuming the news, rather than fiction. I’m just over halfway to my goal and with only a few months left in the year, I have my work cut out for me!
— Robyn
Do you set reading goals for yourself? |
Today’s approx. read time: 6 minutes
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NEWS
2024 Victoria Book Prize finalists announced
Nominated titles. Photo: City of Victoria
The Victoria Book Prize Society’s domestic battle of the books will be decided from a shortlist whittled down from 50 submissions reviewed by jurists from the local literary arts community.
Now in its 21st year, the Victoria Butler Book Prize honours writers from the CRD who have excelled with their works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
This year’s finalists for the award, which includes a cheque for $5K, are:
Ali Blythe for Stedfast (Poetry), Goose Lane Editions
Tim Lilburn for Numinous Seditions: Interiority and Climate Change (Non-fiction), University of Alberta Press
Kathryn Mockler for Anecdotes, (Fiction), Book*Hug Press
Arleen Paré for Absence of Wings (Poetry), Caitlin Press
shō yamagushiku for shima (Poetry), Penguin Random House
The City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize is being awarded for the 17th time, and with it goes a $5K award. The 2024 finalists are:
Raina Delisle for Breaking News: Why Media Matters, Orca Book Publishers
Leslie Gentile for Shamus the Urban Rez Dog, P.I., Cormorant Books
Polly Horvath for Pine Island Visitors, Penguin Books
Julie Lawson for Out of the Dark, Nimbus Books
Crystal Smith for Maybe a Whale (Illustration), Groundwood Books
The winners will be announced during a gala event on Wed., Oct. 16 at 7:30pm at the Union Club on Gordon. Tickets are available here.
⚠️ Capital Bulletin
Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Durrance, Beaver, and Prior lakes.
Swimmers, kayakers & boaters: BC Hydro working in, near the Gorge to replace a cable. [All week]
Current construction updates. [City of Victoria]
Driving today? Check the current traffic situation via Google.
NEWS
Moose Hide Campaign receives $50K from Canada Post
Moose Hide Campaign pin. Photo: Moose Hide Campaign
The Saanichton-based, Indigenous-led initiative, which aspires to end the cycle of violence against women and children, will receive one of the largest grants available—called the $50K Signature Grant—through Canada Post’s Community Foundation. Three organizations in Ontario—Actua, Drug Free Kids Canada, and Right to Play—will receive the other available Signature Grants. The foundation is funding $1.3M in total for 106 community grants across Canada.
The foundation’s funding comes from customer donations in post offices, employee contributions, and the sale of a special annual stamp.
Moose Hide Campaign (MHC) is a leading grassroots organization working to end gender-based violence. It was started by Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven Lacerte who, after hunting in their traditional territory near BC’s Highway of Tears, came up with the idea to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls through an education initiative. To raise awareness of this issue, MCH distributes moosehide pins for people to wear—they’ve distributed 5M+ pins since 2011. They also offer educational resources and school workshops on ending violence.
The Signature Grant MHC will receive is dedicated to funding Indigenous organizations that offer children’s programming based on the principles of truth and reconciliation. The funding will support MHC’s work with Elders and Knowledge Keepers across Canada to share diverse Indigenous teachings about healing and reconciliation.
MCH will receive the money at a cheque presentation event at the Saanichton Canada Post office today.
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🗞️ In Other News
Pearson College instructors vote in favour of job action
The union representing 26 teachers at the pre-university school in Metchosin voted en masse—with 96% agreeing to drop their pens to pick up placards after bargaining efforts slowed down. The top issue is salary. Professional Employees Association (PEA) says Pearson’s professionals are paid less than both their private and public school contemporaries. Mediation is expected to begin next month. [Times Colonist]
Saanich residents angered by loss of street parking to bike lanes
Residents on Mann Avenue say they were never consulted about the protected bike lanes currently being installed on their street. Notice of plans for the bike lanes were sent to residents on Sept. 13, saying some road paving would occur this month. But bike lane installation has begun, causing 70 homes to park on other streets. The District of Saanich says planning for the Mann project began in 2018, with multiple opportunities for public consultation. [Saanich News]
United Way Southern Vancouver Island sets its goal at $4M
Last year, UWSVI, which includes all 13 municipalities and 11 First Nations, along with the Southern Gulf Islands, supported 50K+ people in need. You can make donations in person or online. Workplaces can also run their own United Way campaigns. The charity plans to merge with United Way BC next spring, which would allow the UWSVI to take advantage of provincially funded programs. [United Way]
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🗓️ Things to do
🥐 Crust Bake Off at Bolen Books: Three participants will go head to head to bake a recipe from the new Crust cookbook, with one selected as the best. Judging will be done by Crust co-founder, Tom Moore and food stylist and photographer, Rebecca Wellman. Today, 7pm. [Info]
💜 Prince Again: Paying homage to the legend, this Prince tribute will bust out all his hits at McPherson Playhouse today. 7:30pm. [Info]
🎛️ The Halluci Nation at Capital Ballroom: This concert will feature a unique blend of Indigenous electronic music, with a focus on social messages and a vibrant visual experience today. 8pm. [Info]
✍️ UVIC Writing Department Faculty Reading Night: Hear the work of talented poets, fiction writers, journalists, CNF writers, playwrights, and screenwriters who teach in the department. David Turpin A102. Tomorrow (not Friday) at 7pm. [Info]
👠 Bob the Drag Queen: See the hilarious winner of season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race perform her solo comedy show at McPherson Playhouse. Sun. 6pm. [Info]
🧡 South Island Powwow: Immerse yourself in local Indigenous culture with this powwow in honour of residential school survivors. Wear orange to acknowledge Truth and Reconciliation day. Mon. Gates 10am; Grand entry 12pm. [Info]
👀 In Case You Missed It
Monday’s headlines: King Charles III medals go to 35 in Vic; Not too smoky on the Island this summer; What’s with the sidewalks on Broad?; And more. [Sept. 23]
What to do in an outdoor emergency, according to Alberni Valley Rescue.
Board of variance applications open: The City of Victoria needs three applicants for its board to review appeals for zoning exceptions. [Info]
Hawaii Mars water bomber now in BC Aviation Museum. [Victoria News]
Hiker falls 20 feet onto jagged rocks on West Coast Trail. [CHEK]
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