Jan/Feb 2018

Volume 30, Number 3

Jan-Feb 2018 Focus.pdf

IMMIGRANTS LIKE CRISTINA, JOEY AND C.J. ARE MAKING CANADA GREAT
We’re all immigrants, but the newest amongst us make great sacrifices to keep our country strong.
Leslie Campbell

BRIDGE DESIGN FLAW HIDDEN FOR A YEAR, THEN GIVEN QUICK-AND-DIRTY REPAIR
The latest cover-up on the $115-million project raises the question: What needs to change at Victoria City Hall?
David Broadland

ON THE FRONTLINES OF THE OPIOID CRISIS
Leslie McBain advocates for those struggling with addictions and the families who love them.
Leslie Campbell

WILL “SUNSHINE” FINALLY COME TO BC?
Exposing Big Pharma’s dark influence on doctors who diagnose and prescribe.
Alan Cassels

ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT FOR BC GRIZZLIES
The BC government has killed the grizzly hunt. But will Conservation Officers enforce the ban?
Judith Lavoie

#METOO: WHAT NEXT?
Could a victim-centred approach be a better fit in cases of sexual harassment and assault?
Mollie Kaye

VICTORIA’S NEW POLICY ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Unintended consequences of Airbnbs are leading to new measures to deal with the loss of housing stock.
Pamela Roth

IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS
Lynn Branson’s reverent connection to her medium brings her wood carvings to life.
Aaren Madden

A DECOLONIZING DANCE
The Dancers of Damelahamid confront us with the richness of Indigenous art, past and present.
Robin J Miller

STEPHEN FEARING: EVERY SOUL’S A SAILOR
One of Canada’s most acclaimed songwriters plays Victoria—his new home.
Mollie Kaye

ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEATRE AND MEMORY
A Belfry production looks at the grief and panic of losing one’s life partner to Alzheimer’s.
Monica Prendergast

WHALE IN THE DOOR

Author Pauline Le Bel’s personal journey of losses, learning, and hope for Howe Sound.
Amy Reiswig

BLOOD, SWEAT AND TAVISH CAMPBELL
One man’s graphic video evidence spawns new awareness of fish farming dangers—and a government review.
Briony Penn

PANIS ANGELICUS
Could Victoria be a civilizational lifeboat in these crazy, conflict-prone times?
Gene Miller

THE ART OF CONSERVATION: MARY SANSEVERINO
Photography gives this ardent naturalist an excuse to go to the wild places.
Maleea Acker

OLD WAYS FOR NEW DAYS
With a knack for making do, we can make ends meet and reduce our environmental footprint.
Trudy Duivenvoorden Mitic