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Oct 25 - Province investing $10M in sexual assault centres
Plus, Helijet chopper zapped by lightning lands safely in Victoria
Capital Daily Team
October 25, 2023
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By 2035 now, the province wants 100% of all new light-duty vehicles, passenger cars and trucks sold in BC to be emission-free. That’s five years sooner than the initial target of 2040.
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NEWS
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre to get long-awaited funding boost
The funding allows the VSAC to continue to provide counseling to its clients: Photo: Shutterstock
The provincial government has announced funding for support and additional services for survivors of sexual violence in five urban centres, including Victoria.
Starting next April, $10M will be allotted to support sexual assault centres here in the capital, as well as in Vancouver, Kamloops, Prince George, and Surrey.
“People who experience sexualized violence are able to access wrap-around, survivor-centred services, from health care, to emotional support, to police reporting options from the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC),” said Grace Lore, minister of state for child care and the MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill.
“This funding will allow this vital organization [the VSAC] to continue to provide these services and benefit more people in our region.”
Each facility will receive $300K in annual funding which will be prorated for 2023. The VSAC offers a range of trauma-informed services, including medical exams, forensic tests and crisis support services.
⚠️ Capital Bulletin
Blue-Green algae back at Elk/Beaver Lake. No swimming. Keep dogs away, too.
Winter’s Coming: Up to 10cm of snow for northern parts of the Island, possible wet snow for Malahat. [CHEK]
NEWS
105 years since BC’s worst-ever sinking happened en route to Victoria
Princess Sophia. Photo: BC Archives
In the early hours of Oct. 24, 1918, shortly after departing Alaska to return to Victoria, the Princess Sophia struck the Vanderbilt Reef.
After an initial panic, the people onboard regained some stability—heat and electricity were back, and possible rescue ships were stationed nearby.
But 40 hours later, the ship had sunk, taking with it all 353 people aboard. The howling winds and whiteout snows of a storm obscured the sight and sound of the sinking so wholly that even those on the rescue boats on stand-by didn’t see or hear any of it.
Some, though not all of the story of the ship’s final 40 hours can be pieced together from stopped watches, written letters to family, and other details.
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Joni Mitchell musical returns to the Belfry
Created especially for the Belfry in 2016, this stirring musical is a tribute to one of this country’s most exceptional musical treasures.
Using only her words and music—including such iconic songs as Both Sides Now, Big Yellow Taxi, Chelsea Morning, River, and A Case of You—they weave a romantic story of heartache and love. It’s a celebration of the enduring legacy of Joni Mitchell, a testament to her influence on generations of musicians, and a tonic for our times.
Conceived by Michael Shamata and Tobin Stokes, I Think I’m Fallin’: The Songs of Joni Mitchell stars Jonathan Gould, Linda Kidder, Anton Lipovetsky, Hannah Mazurek, and Chelsea Rose.
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🗞️ In Other News
Chopper en route to Vic from Van hit by lightning, lands OK
The Helijet bird left Van shortly after 9am yesterday, and mid-trip was hit by a bolt that damaged its rotor blades as it flew 4K feet above the ocean. One of the 14 people on board told Capital Daily he heard a loud bang and became very frightened. The chopper landed safely at Camel Point in James Bay. [CTV]
Owl checks out from Royal Jubilee after bird fight
Under siege from at least eight crows just outside the Jube’s emergency ward, the owl managed to flee the murder when Vic Fire arrived to try to rescue it. [CHEK]
These UVic athletes are competing at Pan-Am Games
A dozen athletes and alumni will represent Canada in rowing, swimming, rugby and field hockey. The Pan American Games started earlier this week and run until Nov. 5 in Santiago, Chile.
Sadly, this Vic athlete isn’t competing at Pan-Am Games
Erin Atwell was hit by a car on McKenzie last month. Her bike was demolished and her knee sufficiently banged up to force her from her spot on Canada’s cycling team, which already has earned two gold medals in Chile. [Times Colonist]
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🗓️ Things to do
🎤 Joan Bessie. The Toronto singer will perform her music at Hermann’s. Tomorrow night. 7pm. [Tickets]
🧟 Thursday Night Fever. Join this spooky ’70s dance party at Hermann’s Upstairs. Tomorrow night at 9pm. [Tickets]
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👀 In Case You Missed It
Monday headlines: New BC election polling, with voting one year away. Victoria program helps make authentic Cowichan sweaters. UVic field hockey wins 5th gold in a row. [Mon. newsletter]
Animal-safe Halloween: Let this photo of a deer wrapped in Halloween decorations serve as a reminder to hang lights tightly and keep dangling items high up, so a deer doesn’t get caught in the Christmas lights.
Hoyne and 4 Mile Brewing among Islander brewers big winners at 2023 BC Beer Awards. [CHEK]
Province wants to hit the gas on zero-emission vehicle sales
The BC government has amended its ZEV targets and hopes new provincial funding will make buying an e-vehicle e-easier.
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