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6 SD62, A Great Place to Learn by Jim Cambridge, SD62 Superintendent

8 From the Kitchen: Piquant Onion Soup by Marcie Gauntlett

10 Does the Paleo Diet Really Work? by Rohit Raut

17 Camping with Whales at Bere Point Regional Park by Ryan Healy

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By Jim Cambridge, SD62 Superintendent

The Sooke School District (SD62) is one of the few grow-ing school districts in B.C. with nearly 9,000 students,

two high schools, four middle schools and eighteen elementary schools. One of the great things about growth is that it is often accompanied by opportunity.

At SD62 we make sure we provide our students with the best in education, which is why we offer a number of specialty pro-grams, academy and elective courses to meet their individual needs and interests.

The learning opportunities at SD62 include programs such as Nature Kindergarten, Aboriginal Education, French Immer-sion, the International Student Program and Advanced Place-ment, among others. Our specialized Academy Programs, which help students develop their athletic skills during the school day include: Hockey, Soccer, and Dance. Our students also enjoy the opportunity to take elective courses in subjects such as mar-keting, psychology, woodworking, foods and nutrition and tele-vision studies. Students interested in pursuing post-secondary education can take dual-credit university courses offered right at their high school, with tuition costs covered by the district.

Our students thrive in our schools. Our Aboriginal Education

SD62, A Great Place to Learnprogram continues to produce some of the highest graduation rates in B.C. and our Nature Kindergarten program has set the example for physical and emotional development in education.

The most talked about opportunity in SD62 is our two new high schools – Royal Bay and Belmont secondary, opening Sep-tember 2015. Royal Bay boasts Pacific Ocean views, a rooftop basketball court, a performance theatre with seating for 350 people, and an asphalt rubber running track. Belmont second-ary features lake views, seven science labs, two gymnasiums and neighbourhood learning centres and is situated next to the Rug-by Canada playing fields. The development of these new high schools will help the district accommodate student growth.

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, it’s impossible for you not to have heard of the Paleo

diet. The diet is based on a couple of principles. Firstly, hu-man beings have evolved to eat certain types of food. Sec-ondly, in order to stay healthy, we need to avoid the fast-food, processed, GMO trappings of the modern age and stick to the way our ancestors ate as hunter-gatherers.

Now, bear in mind that we humans in our current form have existed for at least 50,000 years. The easiest food supply was leaves, insects, roots and fruit, occasionally supplemented by meat, with seafood if they lived by the ocean. When early people managed to harness fire, food became more digest-ible. They created tools and weapons and were therefore able to gather and hunt more effectively. Thus, the ancestors that the Paleo diet refers to were eating a diet that they foraged through hunting and gathering.

The textbook version of the Paleo diet advises us to adopt the wisdom of our ancestors and eat a diet that consists of ani-mals, animal products, green vegetables, raw nuts and fruit. Newer practitioners have been experimenting with the idea of adding certain dairy products and even some legumes.

But why has such a large community of people accepted that our ancestors had figured out the perfect diet some 50,000 years ago? What was so special about their way of eating that

has somehow been corrupted by all of the scientific, agricul-tural and nutritional breakthroughs we’ve made since then? If you’re new to the Paleo diet, it is quite natural for you to ask this question. Let us examine this assumption a little further.

The beginnings of agriculture, it is generally agreed, were around 10,000 years ago. Our ancestors managed to figure out a way to create a renewable source of sustenance, which meant that communities could settle down and grow, instead of having to be constantly on the move. Modern civilization, such as it is, owes its success to the development of agricul-ture. However, even this 10,000-year period represents but a tiny fraction of the time our species has existed on this planet. Many people who subscribe to the Paleo ideology are of the opinion that modern illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and morbid obesity are a result of the move to a more grain-based diet. This is why they think that we should go back to the wisdom of our hunter-gatherer ancestors and eat meat and raw vegetables exclusively.

How are the actual hunter-gatherers in the world doing?

We don’t have historical records to account for how our earli-est ancestors fared, other than fossilized remains. But we can take look at the populations that are still hunter-gatherers to see how they’re doing in the present day.

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We have the persistence hunters of the Kalahari Desert, the Spinifex people in Australia, the Piraha of the Amazon, the Kitavans of New Guinea and many other tribes that are still hunting and gathering their food. As you would expect, their individual diets are wildly diverse. The Inuit people from the Arctic region ate meat almost exclusively until recent times, while the !Kung tribe of Africa consume a lot of nuts and seeds. Their diets are dictated by their environment, as would have been the case for our ancestors. However, one common thread runs through their diets. By and large, all hunter-gatherers eat approximately three times more produce than the average person in the modern world. As a result, these hunter-gatherers have a lot more protein, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, unsaturated fat, minerals and vitamins in their diet.

In a study performed by Dr. Staffan Lindeberg on the eating habits of the Kitavans of Papua, New Guinea, several interest-ing revelations came to light. The Kitavans, whose diet is made up entirely of fruit, vegetables, seafood, coconuts and root vegetables, are incredibly healthy. A lot of them smoke, but surprisingly, their population is unaffected by diabetes, obesity, heart disease, skin disorders and strokes.

What does the Paleo diet base its claims upon?

The Paleo diet tells you that eating “primal” is the way to go if you want to have a healthy lifestyle in today’s world. It theo-rizes that our bodies still haven’t evolved to process the mod-ern, agriculture-based diet, and this is the reason why we are fat and sick. It does make a few key assumptions though. The Paleo diet assumes that our hunter-gatherer ancestors were a perfect model of health and, barring any injuries or infectious diseases, lived as long as the modern man does. They say that after the shift to the Neolithic era of agriculture, human beings got weaker, had a shorter life span, and were more susceptible to disease because of their close contact with domesticated animals. Based on anecdotal evidence, they claim that modern hunter-gatherer populations are generally healthy and that when introduced to a modern diet their health deteriorates.

Now, while there is some truth to these claims, there are some caveats to consider. Our ancestors certainly weren’t fitness models who could have walked right onto the front page of Men’s Health. As a matter of fact, as part of a study performed for The Lancet magazine in 1997, researchers examined mum-mies from all parts of the globe to see if any of them displayed signs of atherosclerosis. What they found was that in around 30% of the subjects, there was evidence of the arteries harden-ing. Now bear in mind that these mummies were from dif-ferent societies, and therefore were representative of farmers, hunter-gatherers, city dwellers and foragers. So the assumption that modern disease is largely a modern condition doesn’t hold true.

Haven’t our modern eating habits given rise to a whole host of illnesses?

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Yes, this much is true. Since most of the modern population doesn’t have to struggle for food any more, a lot of conditions have become more prevalent. Diabetes, the dramatic increase in heart disease and obesity are all caused by the comfort modern civilization has given us. Since we’ve become industrialized and more technologically advanced, we have created processed foods that are high in sugar and fat. A lot of these are so appealing to our taste buds that they override the satiety signals from the brain. As a result, a lot of us are overeat-ing, which leads to obesity.

So, is there a definitive “Paleo diet?”

Well, not really when you consider the diverse environmental conditions in dif-ferent parts of our planet. Our ancestors survived in wildly different conditions, and while they were hunter-gatherers, they didn’t have a standard diet. But you would be correct in assuming that a healthy option is eating a lot of fruit and vegetables.

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what’s upHowever, the food we eat today isn’t the same as the food our hunter-gatherer friends survived on. Through advances in agricultural technology, we’ve created fruit and vegetables that bypass the toxicity and undesirable traits that their ancestral counterparts possessed. We’ve managed to create fruits that are bigger, more nutritious, and have less-harmful components. Likewise, we have managed to create new strains of plants by breeding desirable traits from different species. Even the meat we have today is different. Most of the meat we eat is derived from animals that are herded and grown just for the purpose of harvesting meat. This is in stark contrast to ancestral times, when the animals were in the wild and were much leaner.

So there is no definitive answer to whether our meat, veg-etables or fruit are better or worse than those our ancestors ate – they are just different. Therefore, you cannot unequivocally claim that eating a diet rich in these components is healthier than any other choice.

What about grains? They’re supposed to be bad for you, right?

If you were to believe the Paleo purists, they would suggest grains should be avoided like the plague. However, new re-search performed for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has concluded that our tryst with grains may have begun well before the dawn of agriculture. In fact, the stud-

ies show that our ancestors might have been eating grains long before the Paleolithic era, which would put the timeline back at least three million years. Needless to say, this puts the 10,000-year figure in doubt. Additional findings show that our ancestors might have been converting grains into flour more than 30,000 years ago. In light of these revelations, it’s fairly safe to say that it is a myth that our bodies are unable to process grains.

Grains have been blamed for causing inflammatory responses and other conditions. The research doesn’t support this argu-ment. For the 1% of people with celiac disease or the small percentage of people who have acute gluten sensitivity, eating grains may cause health problems. But for the rest of the popu-lation, grains do not pose a threat. In fact, it has been shown that eating refined grains increases inflammation, while eating whole grains actually decreases it. Therefore, it is the process-ing that is to be blamed and not the grains themselves. Several studies have shown that adding legumes and whole grains to your diet offers a host of benefits such as lower chances of heart disease and optimal blood lipid and blood glucose levels.

The Paleo diet also advises you to stay away from beans and legumes. In a paper published in The American Journal of Primatology, researchers found that chimpanzees, which share ancestry with both apes and humans, had a diet that was rich in legumes.


what’s upThe Paleo purists argue that legumes have large amounts of anti-nutrients, which makes them an obvious candidate for exclusion. Most of their theories conveniently fail to mention that cooking eliminates the majority of anti-nutrients. In fact, lectins, which may be bad for us before cooking, can work in our favor after they’ve been cooked. Lectins have been shown to inhibit the growth of tumours. The protease inhibitors pres-ent in legumes begin to act as anti-inflammatory agents after they have been cooked.

Does the evolutionary argument of the Paleo school of thought hold up under scrutiny?

A lot of Paleo literature claims that we haven’t really evolved much in the last 10,000 years. This is quite frankly an ignorant assumption considering the gigantic changes that have oc-curred on the face of our planet in that time period. When the ecosystem changes, the organism evolves – that is how evolu-tion works.

For example, consider the fact that modern humans are able to process lactose more easily than ancient humans could. While it is true that some people are intolerant to lactose, the number of people who aren’t is larger than it has ever been.

Our digestive systems and gut bacteria would similarly have to evolve to cope with the massive changes in dietary habits that have occurred since the time of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. If the colonies of bacteria that reside in our gut were a replica

of the ones found in ancient humans, none of us would be able to process ice cream, pizza and fizzy sodas. While we don’t re-ally have an accurate picture of the kind of bacteria that resided in our ancestor’s guts, it’s pretty safe to say that it would be different from our own microbial colonies. Bacteria evolve much faster than human beings do and we should be thankful for that.

The Human Microbiome project and other research initiatives of its kind have vastly improved our knowledge of the trillions of micro-organisms that inhabit our bodies. We now know that every single meal you eat changes the kind of bacteria that reside in your gut. When you look at the effects of few weeks of a new diet on the residents of your GI tract, the changes are astounding.

The diversity in the microbial colonies in our body is one of the main reasons why there is no “one-size-fits-all” diet. It simply doesn’t exist. Even though we share close to 99% of our genetic material, different people respond differently to certain diets. In summation, many of the theories that the Paleo diet are based on crumble under the weight of scientific data and evi-dence. Nevertheless, there is a lot of good advice in the Paleo diet. For example, eating lean protein, lots of green vegetables, nuts, seeds, fruits and unsaturated fats is exponentially bet-ter than the processed nonsense that most of us put into our bodies. In addition, eating a Paleo-themed diet has been shown to improve immunity and reduce the occurrence of several

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Before you make a choice, consider that many of the evolu-tionary assumptions that the Paleo diet is based on such as the dislike of grains and legumes and the supposed healthiness of our ancestors aren’t true. The Paleo diet itself isn’t immune to evolution, as we have seen in recent times. Any diet that is firmly restrictive usually doesn’t have a high rate of adoption. The newer, more evolved Paleo diet allows for the occasional glass of red wine, chocolate and even certain dairy products.

If you’ve been on the fence about the Paleo diet, you will have a lot more clarity now. Consider for a moment the reasons unrelated to diets that explain why our ancestors were healthy. For one, they didn’t sit in chairs for half of their lives. They were constantly on the move, exercising their bodies through strenuous activities to survive. Before you consider adopting the Paleo diet or any other diet that appeals to you, make a vow to spend more time outdoors and actually move your body. Even the best diet in the world won’t help you much if you’re sitting on your couch all day.

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You’re sitting in your tent or camper on a sunny afternoon when a distinctive sound comes off the water. It’s like a

huge steam valve opening and then closing, a quick “whoosh” that carries for miles. You and your fellow campers all head to the beach, just a few steps away, and gaze out at the Queen Charlotte Strait. There in the water, not far off the shore, they surface again.

The Bere Point Regional Park is located on Malcolm Island, a small island off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Nestled in the trees by the water’s edge are 24 campsites, which lie empty for much of the year but start to bustle in the mid to late summer as travellers arrive to enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Bere Point.

Bere Point has beautiful scenery, a fantastic hiking trail, and some of the best offshore fishing in British Columbia but the main attraction is the whales. Malcolm Island looks out to the north and east onto the Queen Charlotte Strait, a com-mon migratory route for numerous types of whales, including huge humpbacks as well as transient and resident orcas.

But unlike many of the other spots on Vancouver Island that offer excellent whale watching opportunities, Bere Point

offers something very special. It is one of the few rubbing beaches along the Vancouver Island coast that northern resi-dent orcas use on a regular basis, and the only one that offers up-close beach access to the public.

No one is entirely sure why the orcas rub. Some believe it’s to slough off old dead skin or barnacles because the shallow wa-ter (6 ft.), long wide slope and pebbled bottom make it a safe place. Some believe it’s a social or cultural event among what are some of the most intelligent animals on Earth. Whatever the reason, each year between July and September, as the orcas follow the running salmon, the huge animals regularly swim in close to shore and put on a spectacular show.

They exhale to reduce buoyancy so they can get down to the pebbles and then rub their backs, stomachs and flukes against the stones. They bring their calves to learn how to rub.

For whale enthusiasts it represents a once in a lifetime experi-ence. Seeing orcas out in the ocean from a boat or kayak is one thing – and certainly exciting – but seeing them sliding around in only a few feet of water, so close to the shore it feels as though you could reach out and touch them, is some-

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thing else entirely.

As with all wild animals, there are no guarantees. The whales follow the salmon and if the salmon stocks are low or they pass the point early or late, the whales might not show. In fact, in 2012 the whales were uncharacteristically absent for most of what is regularly their most active season at Bere Point. But in an average year the orcas make almost daily appearances off the point and at the rubbing beach, put-ting on a spectacular show for those lucky enough to be in attendance.

For the days the orcas don’t show up, Bere Point has plenty to offer. Whale enthusiasts can still catch a glimpse of huge humpbacks swimming and playing in the offshore kelp beds. Grey whales, minke whales, Dall’s porpoise, Pacific white-sided dolphins, harbour seals and sea lions are all common sights. Across the waters of the strait are beautiful snow-capped mountains, making for breathtaking scenery.

On land, the camp is situated at the start of the Beautiful Bay Trail. A ten-kilometre round trip, the trail stretches in-

land and along the shore; it includes some challenging eleva-tion changes. The trail goes through unbelievable rainforest scenery with huge old-growth trees and the ghostly remains of long-abandoned logging activities. A short drive away, the quaint and charming old town of Sointula (place of harmony in Finnish) offers restaurants, a co-op store, a bar, a tourist centre and more.

Fishermen can enjoy some of the best offshore fishing British Columbia has to offer and it isn’t uncommon to catch huge salmon casting right from the shoreline. Fishermen with boats can launch right from the camp area to enjoy excellent salmon fishing in deeper water, with the occasional halibut coming up from the bottom for a bite.

The camp has three common picnic areas, a boat launch and a whale-viewing platform looking out over the rubbing beach. The sites have no running or potable water, so camp-ers need to be sure to bring enough fresh water with them to meet their drinking and washing needs. Public toilets are available but there are no comfort stations or running water anywhere in the park.

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SPORTASSIST 6TH ANNUAL CHARITY

GOLF TOURNAMENTKids in the community are the big winners of this year’s Spor-

tAssist golf tournament, scoring over $60,000 raised to help fund youth sports. Now in its fifth year, the tournament was held on Friday the 12th, filled to capacity by 216 golfers with generous hearts and little fear of what the date might do to their handicaps.

“We’re really fortunate to have such a generous and caring com-munity,” notes SportAssist president and founder Gerry St. Cyr. “We’ve seen support for our efforts from all parts of the commu-nity – from local businesses, volunteers, players ... just too many to list. It is really inspiring to see how people come together to support the kids in our area, to enable them to have some positive options and enjoy the many benefits and life lessons that can be found through sport.”

The tournament and banquet dinner – held at the beautiful Bear Mountain Resort – is the major fund-raising activity for SportAs-sist and a fun annual event that attracts golfers of every calibre. With some amazing hole-in-one prizes including a car courtesy of Saunders Subaru and a Harley thanks to Steve Drane, there was some pretty serious thought going into the tee shots on a couple of holes, while others were focused on winning the slightly less coveted most-honest golfer award.

SportAssist has its roots in the story of a young boy walking along Langford Parkway, lugging his bag of sports equipment. He abso-lutely loved roller hockey and was coming out to play during four drop-in sessions. He really wanted to play on one of the league teams but couldn’t afford the registration. A chance meeting with SportAssist’s founder, Gerry St. Cyr, led to the creation of the sport funding organization. Since then, SportAssist has helped hundreds of kids in our local community to become members of a team across a wide range of sports activities from gymnastics to lacrosse.

“SportAssist has been a valued part of Langford’s commitment of “recreation for all,” said Langford Mayor Stu Young, “ensuring that families don’t face financial barriers to their children’s partici-pation in organized sport.”

Now in its sixth year, SportAssist, with thanks to the incredible support we’ve had from local businesses and our golfers, is on track to continue expanding our support across the community. With some great partnerships with local sports organizations, our goal is to help keep sports affordable and kids on the fields, rinks and diamonds. The golf proceeds, combined with funds from a slow-pitch tournament and other events are used to remove finan-cial barriers and enable youth to play the sports they love.

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Cory Hatcher, Brandon Wilson and Josh Buchner, three local Eagle Ridge inline Hockey players, represented British Colum-

bia well last week. BC Knights inline hockey team, comprised of four Prince George players, two Mainland players and three local players, attended two prestigious tournaments in Las Vegas and came home with a Gold and a Silver medal. The first tournament AAU (Amateur Athletic Union), JUNIOR OLYMPICS saw the boys compete to an undefeated championship with a 4 wins, 0 losses and 2 ties record, beating a team from California 4-2 in the Final Game. Hatcher had an incredible tournament leading the team and the tournament in points and goals with 18 goals and 10 assists. Brandon Wilson was incredibly strong on the back end and controlled the pace of the game on each shift, while Josh Buchner back stopped the team in goal to the undefeated record including one shut out.

The second tournament was a FIRS (Federation International Roller Sports) International tournament and the boys started off on fire, winning the first three games vs. team USA West Stars, Great Britain and team USA Northwest. They ended up meeting a very strong team representing Alberta in the championship game falling short in a 3-1 loss, and earning a Silver medal. Again the defensive play by Brandon Wilson was impressive to say the least. Josh Buchner stood on his head at times, making some incredible stops and ending the

two tournaments combined with an extremely impressive 2.5 GAA (Goals against average) to go along with his two shut outs. Cory Hatcher led the team and tournament in goals and points with 15 goals and 11 assists. Hatcher, who has recently been signed with the Westshore Wolves ice hockey team, ended up with a total of 33 goals, 21 assists for a total of 54 points in 12 games. Hatcher and Wilson also ended up with an astonishing + 51 in the twelve games com-bined in the two tournaments.

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Rebuilding a football program is no small task but with the de-termination and drive from the whole organization, the Wests-

hore Rebels have made great gains in the community this past year. Changing our image on and off the field was the number one goal this year.

Paul Shortt was the Rebels’ Head Coach in 1979 and went on to serve as BCFC President, BCFC Head Coach and CJFL Executive Director. He had this to say about the Westshore Rebels’ 2014 sea-son: Junior football is a very high level, high energy sport and some teams forget that the most important part of running junior football is community.

The endeavours that the Rebels were involved in during the off-sea-son and the initiatives that the team took at games were outstanding. Having toy and food drives not only makes the players on the team aware of the importance of helping, it makes fans aware as well – not to mention the new fans who come out to games because they sup-port those initiatives.

Continually having the Rebels’ name attached to different events around the community introduces the players to aspiring young football players who really do look up to the juniors.

I have never seen a Victoria junior football team get involved with the different charities in the community as the Rebels did this year.

And the media and social media announcements that Jason Sperling constantly put out kept the Rebels’ name front and center.

Sometimes clubs think that the win-loss record is what propels a team, but to be honest with you, players and coaches are continually moving in and out of the programs, so the community involvement the club has undertaken is the most important and lasting image that the team can have as it moves forward, especially in the eyes of com-munity leaders and potential sponsors and supporters.

Victoria football teams from the past have talked about community but to the best of my knowledge, this year’s Rebels are the only club that has taken it seriously, rolled up their sleeves and contributed to the community. Everyone associated with the club can be very proud of that.

Again, please congratulate the entire Rebels organization on the great job that everyone has done and continues to do for the 2014 season.

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We look forward to another year of growth as we continue rebuild-ing our program by working hard to support our community and preparing for our 2015 season on the gridiron. REBELUP!

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Rugby Canada is proud to announce that the Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence in Langford, BC will welcome an official

IRB Women World Series (WSWS) stop on April 18-19, 2015 as part of the 2014-15 Olympic qualifying season.

The home of Canadian Rugby will welcome the world’s top 12 women’s teams for two days of fast-paced, exciting sevens rugby. Day one will see the teams separated into three pools for round-robin play, with the second day featuring Cup, 3rd/4th, Plate and Bowl competitions based on the first day’s results.

The WSWS is entering its third year and Canada has maintained a steady position of third place over the last two seasons. With the 2014-15 campaign acting as a direct qualifier for the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in 2016, Coach John Tait’s team will look to build off their previous third place finishes in the last two WSWS seasons.

“This season is all about qualifying for the Olympics and the pro-gram’s primary goal will be to take one of those top four qualifying spots,” said Tait.

The top four finishers from the five-event season will directly qualify, while the remaining teams will be separated into their respective re-

gions to try and book their ticket to Brazil. If Canada does not finish in the top four they will compete as part of the NACRA region at an event next summer in a location to be announced.

“We’re thrilled to be welcoming the (WSWS) to Langford and the Canadian Rugby Centre of Excellence as part of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Qualifying year,” said Mike Chu, Rugby Canada’s General Manager of Rugby Operations and Performance.

“Canada’s Women’s Rugby Program, in both sevens and fifteens, has seen some incredible results over the last few years and there’s been huge support and excitement around the sport from coast to coast,” added Chu from Langford.

In keeping with the last two seasons, the 2014/15 series will kick off in the Sevens Stadium in Dubai on December 4 and 5 alongside the men’s series. With the Road to Rio getting even shorter, the women’s series will again return to Brazil just over a year out from the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Sao Paulo will play host to the event on February 7 and 8. Teams will travel to the United States the following month where

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Atlanta will host round three of the tournament in Kennesaw State University on March 14 and 15. Canada’s event on Vancouver Island will next welcome the world at Westhills Stadium April 18-19.

The last two rounds of the series will be contested in Europe with London hosting the fifth round at the Twickenham Stoop, with the final to be played next door in front of massive crowds at Twicken-ham Stadium. Like last season, the series will conclude in the Nether-lands as part of the Amsterdam Sevens.

IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset said in an earlier release: “The level of competition in the Women’s Sevens World Series is at an all-time high, and has been helped by the prospect of taking part in the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016.” “We now have Canada and London added to the bill for the com-ing season and given the appetite for quality Rugby and the Sevens Game, I have no doubt that they will be excellent hosts when they welcome the women’s series to their shores next year.”

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October / November Events

October 3 - 5JumpShip 2014Westin Bear Mountain Resort · 1999 Country Club WayNew for this year, JumpShip is, well…jump-ing ship to Bear Mountain! This event show-cases the world’s best Freeride mountain bike riders competing on our mountain before a crowd of thousands. JumpShip will bring mind blowing skill and fearless competitive-ness to a new level as riders will battle for cash and personal pride on a set of technical dirt and wooden features in one of Canada’s most beautiful resort settings.

October 4, 11, 18, & 25Goldstream Station MarketVeterans Memorial Park · Goldstream Ave.Everything at the market is home-grown or home-made from the West Shore and neigh-bouring communities. You can’t get fresher!

October 4Hunter’s Moon, Fall ReflectionsWitty’s Lagoon Regional Park · MetchosinJoin guest CRD naturalist Joe Percival on this guided walk through the woods of Witty’s Lagoon. Learn about the seasons of the moon and the plants that were harvested in days of old. Meet at the Nature Centre off Metchosin Rd.

October 5Family Fun DayWestshore Motocross · 2207 Millstream Family Fun Day special, for new riders want-ing to try dirt biking. $10/kids, $20/teens, $30/adults, free for spectators.

October 11Ocean BirdsWitty’s Lagoon · MetchosinBirdwatchers at any level of experience can join CRD guest naturalist Geoffrey Newell at Tower Point to look for gulls, cormorants, loons, grebes and sea ducks in their winter plumage. A spotting scope will be on hand. Bring scopes and binoculars, if you have them. Meet at Tower Point parking lot off View Drive at 9am.

October 11 - 19Americas Rugby ChampionshipCity Centre Park · 1089 Langford Pkwy.Rugby Canada is very excited to once again host the international tournament at the Canadian Centre of Excellence in Langford. Teams from Argentina, Canada, Uruguay, and USA will be competing.

October 12Goodlife Fitness Victoria MarathonInner HarbourThe GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is one of the most popular and scenic running events on the west coast attracting runners and walkers from all over Canada and the United States. This marathon is listed as one of the Top 10 destination marathons in North America and in 2010 it was voted the Best Marathon in Western Canada by readers of Get Out There Magazine.

October 152014 Victoria Book Prize GalaUnion Club · 805 Gordon St.The 2014 Victoria Book Prize Awards Gala will take place on Wednesday, October 15 at the Union Club of British Columbia. Final-ists for the annual $5,000 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize Award and the $5,000 Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize Award will read excerpts from their nominated works. The public will have an opportunity to purchase books and have them signed by the authors.

October 16, 18, & 24Richard Wagner’s “Das Rheingold”Royal Theatre · 805 Broughton St.The opera season opens with Das Rheingold, which has been staged only once before by a Canadian opera company. Here is a world of giants and river nymphs, of dwarves that toil beneath the earth and gods that rule from the mountaintop hall of Valhalla.

October 17Black & White Ball FundraiserOlympic View Golf Club · 643 Latoria Rd.It’s a fabulous fundraiser in support of the Society for Arts on the South Island and the operation of the Coast Collective Art Centre.

October 25The Victoria Masquerade BallThe Fairmont Empress · 721 Government St.Come out for North America’s only Venetian style Ball and an evening of mystery and intrigue! All you need is an exotic mask with a tuxedo, evening gown or vintage costume. It’s the Masquerade at the Castle on the Harbour.

October 316th Annual Hallowe’en PartyCity Centre Park · 1089 Langford Pkwy.Join City Centre Park this Hallowe’en for goodies, games, prizes, crafts, hay rides, and costume party. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 costumes. Brought to you by Kool FM.

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October 31Hallowe’en Spooktacular FireworksBear Mountain Golf Club · 1999 Country Club WayOn Halloween night, enjoy a spooktacular evening of tricks, treats and fireworks! There will be a children’s costume contest (adults, we still encourage you to dress up!), live entertainment, and nibbles and bites for all ages.

November 2Fred Penner SingalongRoyal Theatre · 805 Broughton St.One of Canada’s leading children’s entertain-ers, Fred Penner, joins the Victoria Sym-phony onstage for a concert of celebrated favourites including “The Ugly Duckling”, “Sandwiches”, and “The Cat Came Back”. Come sing along with this gentle giant who has been delighting audiences, both young and old, for many years.

November 2Margaret ChoUVIC Farquhar Auditorium · 3800 Finnerty Rd.Margaret Cho is never one to shy away from a difficult or even ‘taboo’ topic, in fact, there is no subject off limits. Her socially aware brand of comedy has made her both a thought leader as well as a teacher to those with open minds and open hearts. This “Queen of all Media” has conquered the world of film, television, books and theatre. Film and DVD releases of her stand-up have broken record sales. With three Grammy Award nominations for Best Comedy Album under her belt and popular appearances on All American Girl, The Cho Show, 30 Rock and a starring role for six seasons in Drop Dead Diva, her tours bring out the crowds.

November 6 & 7Buck 65Lucky Bar · 517 Yates St.Buck 65 - a.k.a. Rich Terfry (sorta rhymes with ‘surprise’) - is seasoned to perfection. He’s got a bit of grey in the beard and walks a bit slower, but he smells unbelievably good. He claims it’s natural. Stewed in his own juices and sprawled on the floor in dementia, this hayseed should be restrained.

November 8WinterbrauCanoe Brewpub · 450 Swift St.Winterbrau is a much-anticipated seasonal beer tasting and sampling event, featur-ing handcrafted winter beers from 16 local breweries (including Swans, Spinnakers, 4-Mile, Moon Under Water, Phillips, Parallel 49, Hoyne, Driftwood, Vancouver Island Brewery, Salt Spring Island, Wolf, Howe Sound, Red Truck, and Russell Brewing). These beers are paired with tasting items from Canoe’s kitchen in a no-token environ-ment. Tickets are $50

November 14Tokyo Police ClubAlix Goolden Hall 900 Johnson St.Atomique Productions and The Zone 91.3 present: Tokyo Police Club with Said the Whale, and The Pack A.D.

November 15General Voting DayPolling Stations · Various LocationsVote Early, Vote Often.

November 15The Just for Laughs Comedy TourMcPherson Playhouse · 3 Centennial Sq.The 2014 Just For Laughs Comedy Tour returns to Victoria with its biggest tour ever! This year’s spectacular edition will feature some of the biggest and brightest names in comedy including stand-up, writer and per-son Demetri Martin; host of Funny as Hell Jon Dore; Canadian Comedy Award-winner Levi MacDougall and podcast superstar Todd Glass.

November 15 & 16The Decades of Rock ShowRoyal Canadian Legion · 761 Station Rd.The West Shore Lions Club is presenting the third annual, The Decades of Rock Show dance featuring Younger Than Yesterday, Free Ride and Rock of Ages bands perform-ing three different sets of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s dance music.

November 22 & 23Christmas Arts & Crafts FairMetchosin Hall · 4401 William Head Rd.Over 25 tables of local handmade items: some included items are Christmas bak-ing, fudge, preserves, pottery, cottage crafts, cards, carvings and much more! Free admis-sion and wheelchair accessible.

November 27 & 28Stuart McLeanRoyal Theatre · 805 Broughton St.Christmas is a time of tradition. And it’s no different for the folks at The Vinyl Cafe. Christmas has been a tradition for them ever since the year that Morley asked her husband Dave to cook the family turkey. Morley came to Dave and said: “I want to take the kids to the food bank. And if I’m going to do that I need you to step up to the plate: I need you to cook Christmas dinner.” Dave agreed. But things didn’t exactly go according to plan. Or his plan anyway. They’ve been celebrating Christmas at The Vinyl Cafe ever since. They celebrate by taking their show on the road. This year it’s 32 shows in 35 days, and once again, the tour will touch down in Victoria for two of those days.

November 29Island Farms Santa Light ParadeGovernment St. Bring the family to this festive, annual pa-rade to celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy an array of dazzling floats and marching bands that travel along the magically lit Gov-ernment Street from Belleville to Chatham Street. Meet up at the Capital Iron parking lot for free treats courtesy of Island Farms.

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HOROSCOPES | October 2014no longer share the same values, swap friends you’ve outgrown for a social group who can keep up with you. Indeed, expect associates to come and go between now and the new year. Life may feel unsteady, but exhilerating.

Aquarius January 20 to February 18

The Full Moon explodes in your communications sector on the 8th, bringing closure to a long standing issue. A friend comes clean about a confidential problem. Once the facts are faced, everyone will feel better. After the 23rd the Sun links arms with visionary Venus. This coupling is breathtaking and your creativity surges to new levels. Bring projects to full fruition before anyone else beats you to it. If you inspire a little jealousy, so be it.

Pisces February 19 to March 20

You like to know where your money is going, so the idea of even more financial disorder equates to a nightmare. But does Mercury care? Not one iota. This capricious planet is happy to slide backwards, taking your certainty with it. There’s also emotional interplay at work. Expect an office romance or personal-versus-professional conflict. Perhaps a more assertive edge would help you to scale greater heights.

Aries March 21 to April 20

Seductive Venus signals a spectacular time for sex after the 23rd, as well as extra cash. In the meantime, with Mercury retrograde in your relationship sector, you’re confused when it comes to the meaning of a current partnership, especially if it’s new. Have as much fun as you wish, but hold off on making any important decision for a while. There’s no rush.

Taurus April 21 to May 20

Plenty of your zodiac neighbours are either heading for the hammock or busy arguing the toss, so here’s your chance to overtake them. Major planets overrule this month’s lethargic Mercury, and all vie to give you that extra spark and originality. Indeed, things are going so well that you might shelve professional aspirations

for the time being - especially when unexpected detours hold the promise of new love and friendship.

Gemini May 21 to June 21

Mercury is responsible for stress-overload for many Geminis this month. And Saturn has been creating health problems for a while. So it’s hardly surprising that your energy levels have been so low. Stop being in denial. You’re a powerful life force, but even you can occasionally overtax your strength. And ease off the junk food. Your body is meant to be kept like a temple, not a trash can.

Cancer June 22 to July 22

Here’s a month to get selfish, Cancer - a time for risks and personal gain. Why shouldn’t you let a few “me first” thoughts run through your mind now and then? Of course, striking out on your own may not come easily. But without phases like this, you can constantly be at the mercy of others’ whims. Whether physically, or simply in spirit, some kind of change seems imminent. It’s time to follow your true path. You may just learn to love it.

Leo July 23 to August 22

Every month has its complications and Mercury’s backward flip until the 26th could create delays in communications. But don’t worry too much over this minor drawback. Focus on your fabulous friendships instead. Any hint of monotony gets overshadowed by your thrills-and-spills attitude. Whether this leads to disappointment depends largely on your expectations. Keep wishes and ground level, and all should be well.

Virgo August 23 to September 22

October’s planetary line-up will rock your social world for months to come. To begin with, the full moon on the 8th dramatically revamps your romantic life. If you’ve been muddling through a tiresome tryst that no longer satisfies your mind, body or soul - it’s time to make a clean break. The solar eclipse on the 24th brings rocky friends to the fore. Better playmates beckon if you make yourself available.

Libra September 23 to October 22

Cosmic fireworks light up your life for the next 12 months. The show starts early in October, with the Sun and Mercury promoting your leading role. Everything about your self-presentation and outlook on life becomes smarter, sassier and abundantly creative. It’s a year to shine, although your star performance could stir envy. Professionally, you have a definite idea of what you want and you’re so very close to getting it. Love and sex find you less tethered. New dalliances may involve an age difference. It’s only Saturn who tries to instil a more conservative attitude, particularly towards money. But it is vital to build strong financial foundations – so save, if you can. Of course, that’s easier said than done. Expect the occasional credit meltdown!

Scorpio October 23 to November 21

This month socialise with people outside your usual social circle, especially around the 8th when the Full Moon is in charismatic Aries. Mercury turns retrograde until the 26th, wreaking havoc on schedules, but don’t let that stop you. October expands your horizons, introduces new friends and reminds you of how loved you are – with a romantic finale to top it off. The best news? An improvement in financial fortunes towards month’s end.

Sagittarius November 22 to December 21

With power-hungry Mars in your own sign until the 25th, there are few obstacles you can’t overcome. Charisma, love and money are overflowing. While others are reeling from the lunar and solar eclipse patterns, you’re revelling in the glow. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time for a fresh start, begin after the full moon on the 8th. Seize opportunities - no matter how bizarre they may seem. Don’t let fear hold you back.

Capricorn December 22 to January 19

Take a deep breath - your perspective on life is undergoing a major revision right now. A solar eclipse lands in your house of goals and friends, causing you to re-evaluate relationships. If you


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Pisces February 19 to March 20

What took place seven years ago marked the end of an important cycle in your life. Delve deeply into your heart and question your priorities. You can’t keep going around in circles, so answers must be found. The changes taking place now may drain your energy, but keep refilling the fuel tank, and you’ll soon be powering ahead. Be ready to carve an exciting new niche.

Aries March 21 to April 20

Professional interests are replaced by a glow of sensual satisfaction, with playful passions restoring morale. If coupled, and emotional barriers have grown too high, now is the time to dismantle them. Be honest with those you love, especially before the 22nd, when a fateful meeting could tempt a walk on the wild side. Singles also throw caution to the wind. Clandestine affairs, however, could be uncovered - leaving you a tad exposed.

Taurus April 21 to May 20

A tetchy Jupiter looks set to spark some fiery family debates this month. Very little can be left to chance, with personal matters and cash flow the most contentious issues. Money becomes a source of conflict, and you may have to think on your feet as each new twist unfolds. In matters of the heart, you might have to force a partner’s hand, or set some new guidelines which benefit you both.

Gemini May 21 to June 21

Rebellious Jupiter rules your communications sector for another year. You’re driven by a new kind of impatient energy that needs to constantly be in a dynamic state. You’re better able to talk your way in or out of a variety of circumstances. Challenges seem to come out of the blue, though the rewards can be just as

unexpected. Travel, too, will bring surprises. All this along with an active love life.

Cancer June 22 to July 22

Sexy Venus is the planet to watch at the moment, and she holds a lot of clout for some weeks yet, so enjoy it. Most can expect a little extra cash and a lot more lovin’. Changes at home also keep you on your toes. Though you can be a workaholic, home is far more alluring this month, and you’re in the mood to redecorate. There’s nothing like an expensive distraction.

Leo July 23 to August 22

Endless conflict may have chipped away at many a Leo spirit of late. Not so now. Despite feeling weary, you should find this a triumphant month. No longer the victim, you’ll be mounting sharper defences. Professionally, you’re better able to make the right choices. Should love interests mount a sneak attack, relax - it’s all friendly fire. Captivating, too.

Virgo August 23 to September 22

When it comes to fighting spirit, you’re fully armed this month and in control. As you become more willing to try anything new, solutions to old problems arrive in an instant. Determined and optimistic, you seize life’s opportunities and with this energy comes an uncompromising demand for recognition. Just don’t be so wrapped up in your own affairs that family feels neglected.

Libra September 23 to October 22

Saturn might try to send your financial confidence into a spin, but Jupiter helps lift your spirits. If you’re wondering what could make life happier, think love and friendship. Just be aware that others may not be open with financial facts, and it’s up to you to prise the truth out of them. This could call for a degree of cunning and patience.

Scorpio October 23 to November 21

Strict Saturn has kept you under tight rein these past two years. Stuck in a holding pattern, many have felt trapped and controlled. Others have been outed by secrets or confronted with sober realities. Saturn, however, always has a plan. Through the implementation of tough love, this drill sergeant deliberately taught you better ways to deal with adversity or sorrow - and you’ve emerged a mental, emotional and spiritual hero. Armed with your own new set of rules - you transform into an unbeatable force. And just in time for December’s financial follies, the Sun replenishes your money chest. Another possibility: the sale or purchase of property. Romance also wins a generous time slot, with enough allure to conjure up sensational summer love.

Sagittarius November 22 to December 21

There’s little point retreating back into a rut, Sagittarius. Jupiter has well and truly settled in your adventure sector - in turn, encouraging you to break free from limitations. It’s not just a matter of tweaking old methods - you rediscover the childlike wonder that comes with starting each day anew. Children live in the moment. They think outside the box. You’ll be amazed at how ready you are to be true to yourself.

Capricorn December 22 to January 19

Calm your mind and take a few gentle breaths. The planets encourage you to listen to your inner self and throw logic out the door. It’s time to follow your instincts; stay too set in your ingrained Capricorn ways and you could miss out on a rare opportunity. Admittedly, you intuition may take you along a few risky paths, though they’ll all add to that treasure of experience we call “life”.

Aquarius January 20 to February 18

You may feel lost for logic right now, but you’re not alone. Thanks to Jupiter, considerable changes are afoot for Aquarians until late 2015, mostly involving long term relationships. This transit often coincides with break-ups The good

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I had a party on the weekend and had some trouble with a guest. She is a friend of my fiancé and me. She started dating a co-worker of my fi-ancé’s and so we invited them both over, as my fiancé and her boyfriend have become good friends. The problem came when she started flirting with my fiancé. I was very upset by the whole situation but the next day my fiancé and I had a talk about it. I wanted to make sure it wasn’t just my (drunken) imagination. He agreed she was aggressively flirty with him. What should I do about her? I don’t want to spoil my fiancé’s relationship with his friend but I certainly don’t want him hanging out with this guy if his girlfriend is around. - Hungover and Confused

Dear Hungover,Well my first tip would be to lay off the moonshine, especially when she is present so you can keep your wits about you and swiftly counteract her actions.

Second, keep calm. It isn’t your fiancé’s fault she was flirting with him. He was willing to talk about it and agreed he was uncomfortable with her ac-tions. He is trustworthy. You don’t have to tell him you don’t want him to see his friend any more but you can tell him you are not comfortable with him hanging out with this guy when his girlfriend is around. Make it clear to him that if she shows up, you would expect him to leave. He should understand your misgivings.

When she is around, if you notice this behaviour again, calmly walk up to her, take her by the elbow and remove her from the situation. Then calmly tell her that you have been watching her behaviour (since the date of this event) and you do not appreciate her flirting with your fiancé. Tell her she is no longer welcome in your home and that you would appreciate it if she left. If you stay calm, this will frighten her even more than getting upset and pulling hair and thrashing, even though that is what you would really like to do.

Be the better person, be the grown-up, as obviously she is not.

Sincerely,Clair

Dear Clair,

My husband is in the Navy and is sailing for the first time in over 10 years. We have been very fortunate and he hasn’t had to sail at all for a long time. Our daughter is 13 now and quite independent. She has so many activities going on that I am worried I will forget something and she will miss something or worse, I forget to pick her up from something. My husband was always very reliable. I’m getting stressed just thinking about it and he has only just left. - Frazzled

Dear Frazzled,You are very fortunate that he has been off sailing rotation for this long, as most families do not have that luxury. I know you are not saying you have it worse than any other Navy wife but I can see how being out of practice would make it difficult to get thrown back into the fray like this as a single parent.

First, take a deep breath. If your daughter misses an activity, it is not the end of the world. If you forget to pick her up, that is a bit more serious. Make sure she knows your cell phone number and tell her to contact you the second you are late coming to get her. She will most likely have ac-cess to a phone wherever she is. This will prevent her from worrying that something has happened to you. Preparing meals in advance will help alleviate the pressure of making din-ner before running to activities. Or just make sure to take something out of the freezer to defrost the night before so you have something to start with, then you can throw it together with whatever you have on hand but at least you have a starting point. Remember to make time for you as well. Try to find some down time on the weekend when you can get out for a walk alone. Your daughter is old enough to help around the house and stay home alone for a bit. This will definitely ease the burden but don’t take advantage of her. She should have her own free time as well. Don’t forget, the Military Family Resource Centre may provide help for you. Don’t feel you need to be brave alone because this is a service de-signed to help people in your situation.

Sincerely,

Clair


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I can feel my joints getting sore. I can tell the weather is turning. My person likes to go out for long walks and I enjoy that but I’m worried I will not feel like going with my joints so stiff. What can I do to let my person know I am tired and need to slow down?

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Dear Older,We all get a little stiff in the winter (except for that whipper snapper next door). But trust me when I say walks are good for you. If your owner is a runner then you need to make sure you warm up before taking off for a big jog but even that can be good for you. Stop complaining and just make sure that you warm up first. Tricks to slow your person down: Sniff EVERYTHING. As your person starts to jog, quickly dart in front of him close to his legs. Be wary of his feet and try not to trip him but if you do, it will slow him down even more. Sit on your bum and wait for the leash to go taut and jar his shoulder back. If he doesn’t take the hint and keeps

pulling on you to run, just walk slowly and pull back as much as you can tolerate. When he takes the hint and starts walking, walk as nicely as you can beside him. When your knees and hips start to feel a bit looser and warmed up then start jogging slowly until he follows. The jog will be good for you but not for too long. When your lungs start to get tired try the above tactics to slow him down again or just turn around and head for home with full strength. Make sure to walk to cool down afterwards so your joints don’t seize up. Do some stretching. Downward dog always

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