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EDITOR’S NOTE

The wind beneath your seat are as you dare is the theme of this year’s World Naked Bike Ride in Victoria and there’s still time to join those daring bare bums as they cycle around the city this weekend.

“Everyone has different DANIELLE reasons for riding and getting POPE naked; for some, it’s to expose news@ the vulnerability of the human mondaymag.com body, for others it’s the vulnerability of the planet,” says Michael Ward, this year’s event organizer. “It really can be a funny thing to see — about 100 people whipping past, naked, on a bike — but there are also real valid statements around this event: we want people to ask questions and say ‘What is going on?’”

This Saturday, June 9, marks the ninth-annual event in Victoria with riders gathering at 3 p.m. at the legislature grounds. It’s also the 20th event worldwide. Snow, rain or blistering heat, over 70 countries join in the free-wheeling affair, all riding their own routes the same day in the northern hemisphere, and in March in the southern hemisphere.

Ward, who is a fourth-generation naturalist, has ridden completely naked in the Victoria ride for the last seven years, and in Vancouver before that. In fact, his two sons join him in the ride and, this year, even their girlfriends will be joining in as well. Tasha Diamant, creator of the Human Body Project, will also be staging her June demonstration at 2 p.m. the same day.

For those interested in coming out for their first time, Ward clarifies that riding naked is really no less comfortable than riding clothed — as long as you have a comfy seat, you even avoid chafing against inseams and tearing your pant legs. However, he says, you have to be on your bike and with the group or the police will have reason to ticket you for indecent exposure. “It’s quite an addictive experience,” says Ward. “Often we’ll see people or bikers driving by peel off their clothes and join in the fun.”

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WHO TURNED THE LIGHTS OFF? No, your internet didn’t stop working, but those who noticed the thousands of websites blacked out this week may get the drift that something is off.

A nationwide day of protest took place Monday, June 4, both in the virtual world and the real one, as the “Black Out Speak Out/Silence, On Parle” campaign asked Canadians in every province to take a stance against the controversial federal Bill C-38 — a bill that would replace the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and enable the federal government to limit the actions of charities and loosen the restrictions on environmental review processes.

“What’s emerging in Canada — with the dismantling of scientific institutions, widespread muzzling of federal scientists, persistent attacks on environmental charities — is a government eager to silence the voices of Canadians it finds inconvenient,” says Dr. Andrew Weaver, Canada Research chair in Sale Effective June 7th thru 13th, 2012

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Bums will be the sight at this year's naked bike ride.

Climate Modeling and Analysis at UVic. “It’s evident that the Harper government is willing to mortgage our future in order to maximize short-term profits from the tar sands. What we’re seeing today is that Canadians are not willing to stand for that.”

In Victoria, a total of over 250 people rallied at NDP MP Denise Savoie’s office downtown, and Green MP Elizabeth May’s office in Sidney to voice concerns about the bill, which also includes a controversial $8-million fund for Canada Revenue Agency to specifically audit charities.

Tom Siddon, former Conservative fisheries minister called the action “worthy” and says that the argument surpasses party politics. “This is about political leadership; it’s about distinguishing between a government approach, which is only concerned about the pocketbook issues, and the more serious and profound value we place on Canada.”

NOBODY LIKES A BULLY Those who were picked on in school might be thrilled to learn that the province announced its plan for the 10-step ERASE program this week, which aims to eradicate bullying in schools. But while the program is welcomed by teachers around the province, some are saying it won’t do enough.

“We’ve been concerned that the existing standards have been too weak and the government has not enforced them consistently around the province,” says B.C. Teachers’ Federation first vice-president Jim Iker. “Now, we expect that the legal framework should be tightened and enforced province-wide.”

ERASE stands for “Expect Respect And a Safe Education,” and includes a five-year education strategy for educators and community partners to identify and deal with different kinds of bullying. There’s also a smart phone app for students to anonymously report bullying, safety coordinators assigned for each school district, enhanced codes of conduct and a provincial advisory board composed of educators, police and social agencies to counsel government on bullying issues. The program does not, however, specifically deal with LGBTQ issues and, currently, less than onethird of B.C.’s 60 school districts have passed sexual orientation policies protecting LBGTQ youth.

Beginning September, the $2-million strategy will enhance the 2006 Safe Schools Act, which made codes of conduct mandatory to prevent bullying. M

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There has to be a better way o last week, a 23-year-old man named Stephen Anthony Charlie pleaded guilty to procuring a 15-year-old girl for the purpose of prostitution.

He chose his target well. The girl was a highrisk, vulnerable teen who had already discovered how low some men can go when they have a chance to dominate and terrorize a weaker person.

By all accounts, Charlie offered the girl an opportunity to escape one abusive relationship (the man she was stayGRANT ing with was charged with repeated assaults against her; MCKENZIE she was addicted to drugs and alcohol, had no money, job or any parental support) and enter into another. editor@ According to the provincial court records, Charlie mondaymag.com wooed the girl and then made her turn tricks via the Internet to support his lifestyle. The story is as old as time and it never gets any better with the retelling. Unfortunately, this isn’t one of those morality tales that suddenly gets rewritten with a happy ending. There is no mention of counselling, rehabilitation or mentoring to turn either of these lives around. One goes to jail and the other continues down a path that will in all likelyhood lead to an early grave.

The judge in this case decided three years behind bars was a just sentence for Charlie’s crimes. Although he was sentenced to three years for procuring, three years for aiding and two years for extortion, the last two crimes were freebies as the sentences are to be carried out concurrently.

Pity that instead of the Tories’ ridiculously draconian plan to get tougher on crime, we can’t use the charges that are already on the books to rehabilitate our inmates. If three years is a fair sentence for the crime, fine. Send Charlie to jail for three years and let him experience what lack of freedom is all about.

When that three years is up, there is still five years on his sentence. For the second three years, send him to a half-way facility that specializes in addiction, counselling and reintegration. Educate and teach him a needed and employable skill. Through weekly meetings with such groups as PEERS and the Men’s Trauma Centre, show him that women aren’t whores and how his actions affect another human being.

With two years left, depending on how he has adapted and changed, reintegrate him into society. Don’t dump him at the gates of the prison with bus fare, but offer employment and residency and let him walk those first steps back to freedom. As for the girl, patch over those cracks she has fallen into and offer her the same support, education and counselling that society should never deny one of its broken children.

We have failed her. And with our various levels of government spending too much damn money on the wrong things, such as the HST debacle, we will undoubtedly fail even more. We need to stop looking for ways to build more prisons and instead seek solutions that work. M

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All Ron Kinch really wants to do is ride the bus. Yet the 65-yearold disabled man can’t afford the monthly pass offered by BC Transit.

The federal government has a subsidy program that can take care of that — but with a wait that could reach one to two years.

A recent survey indicates 40 per cent of Canadian workers have experienced bullying in the workplace within the past six months. We ask what can be done to stop it.

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I have one critical comment. You say that "Victoria’s settlers made it illegal for indigenous peoples to live on their land, systematically destroyed their culture and sought to control every aspect of their

Don’t just sit there and fume, write to us.

Snail: 818 Broughton, V8W-1E4 E-mail: letters@mondaymag.com Not every letter makes it to print, but we do read everything we receive.

lives." As an Aboriginal woman it makes me feel some calm knowing that the genocidal techniques used in colonization are being brought to the forefront when critically looking at what the history of our nation, and in particular this area has been. I believe it is necessary though to speak to the resilience of indigenous people and in reference to this article, the Lekwungen people of this area.

It is not true that the colonizers "destroyed their culture" Coast Salish culture is alive and strong, getting stronger and stronger.

I think this is important to note and celebrate.

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Honour first people Puzzled to read in Simon Nattrass' column that genocide

of the Lekwungen peoples and extermination of their culture and traditions are the basis of our city's history. I can assure Mr. Nattrass that the Esquimalt and Songhees people are flourishing and that their culture and art is vibrant and continually emergent.

Mr. Nattrass consulted Mark Pinkoski of the Free Knowledge Project who supplied a take on the history of the Lekwungen and the founding of Victoria at odds with rigorous historical research.

James Yates was a member of the first Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island in 1856. Victoria became a city (complete with mayor and council) in 1862, two years after Yates had returned to Scotland to live.

When Fort Victoria was established, the Lekwungen moved from village locations

in Esquimalt Harbour and Cadboro Bay and established a village, which according to the Douglas Treaty of 1850, was to be theirs forever. In 1910, by passing a special act of the federal parliament, the federal and provincial governments brokered a deal that was acceptable to the Lekwungen.

Please honour our amazing indigenous people and their resilience, they are an accomplished maritime people and tough negotiators.

The terrible smallpox epidemics of 1785 and 1862 were grievous blows. Had they been immune to contagious diseases like measles, smallpox and influenza, they may have remained the most dominant group in population and influence in this region.

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STREET SMARTS Have you ever had to deal with a bully of a boss?

KIERAN REPORT

Grey Power is sharpening its teeth s a baby boomer with an a c u t e sense of mortality, I tend to pay attention when our jargon-festooned provincial governBRIAN ment celebrates the KIERAN aging process. bkieran@ The flavour-demondaymag.com jour seems to be “agefriendly communities.” As slogans go, it has a nice inclusive ring to it . . . right up there with “families first.” The health ministry states: “In an age-friendly B.C., older people are supported to live active, socially engaged, independent lives.”

This initiative invites seniors to ask if their communities merit the age-friendly moniker. Can older folks “get around easily and safely in the community?” And, most importantly, “can older persons travel wherever they want to go in the community, conveniently and safely?”

To these I add a third question: Will ‘Grey Power’ prevail when government decides it can’t afford to be as age-friendly as it should?

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space, when seniors, particularly ones with disabilities, make the often heartbreaking journey from independence to dependence, the preservation of mobility becomes essential. Without it, seniors are dead in the water.

The need for age-friendly communities has been reinforced with the release of the 2011 Census numbers. They tell us what we already know: a grey tsunami is sweeping our shores and with it comes more demands for seniors’ services, not less.

Seven out of 10 Canadian municipalities with the highest proportion of seniors are in B.C., including Oak Bay where more than a quarter of the population is 65-plus and Qualicum Beach where almost half the population is old farts.

The impact of our aging demographic is hardly breaking news. So, why are seniors continually forced to fight service and mobility setbacks at a time when agefriendly enhancements are essential?

A case in point is the TaxiSaver program that TransLink decided to axe in mid-May under the disingenuous guise of “increased service through more efficient operations.” The program provides 50-percent taxi discounts and has been an important adjunct to HandyDART. Some seniors are too frail to use the HandyDART system.

As well, the hit-and-miss HandyDART bus only gets clients where they need to go,

Yes! I work in music, so I told him to fuck off, and left the tour.

but not when they need to be there. So much for health emergencies.

TransLink cites fraud in the system.

Coupons can be handed out to friends and relatives, it says. But that issue could be easily remedied with a little administrative due diligence, which TransLink does not have the wit to apply.

Well, chock one up for outraged seniors and disabled persons. The stink they have raised over the cancellation has been so deliciously noxious that TransLink has been forced to hold its nose and delay its plan to axe the program.

Angry seniors who invaded the TransLink AGM last week did not score an outright victory, but they did force the agency to go back to the drawing board.

TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis says more consultations will be held before a final decision is made.

“We thought we had a full understanding of the issues. Clearly we don’t. The reaction, when it became known, caused us to say we need to talk to more people.”

Jill Weiss, chair of the Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee, says her group would have liked to hear TransLink admit it made a mistake and promise not to eliminate TaxiSaver. It did not.

But Grey Power has made TransLink blink and that is a victory in and of itself. M

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Yes. I made my points clear, respectfully. You have to stand up to a bully.

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CITY WATCHDOG

Poverty crisis is creating social army overty in this country, this province and this region is no longer an issue. No, when the UN takes time to denounce Canada’s willful neglect of the poor, when B.C. maintains one of the highest poverty rates in the country year after year, when our region struggles with skyrocketing rents, homelessness and the institutionalized marginalizaSIMON tion of the poor, poverty is no longer an isNATTRASS sue — it is a crisis. snattrass@ Thankfully, this crisis has begun to galmondaymag.com vanize anti-poverty groups here in The Capital. Gathered for a celebratory picnic in Mason St. park last Tuesday were the people who are slowly but surely shaping the world in which our poorest residents have no choice but to live.

The gathering marked the launch of the Community Social Planning council’s Community Action Plan on Poverty. The CAP on Poverty outlines a truly fair minimum standard of living — one that includes not only access to necessities, but recognizes the need for meaningful work, equal access to the justice system, and the importance of a vibrant local economy.

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Also celebrating were staff from the Vancouver Island Public Interest Group who are working on the Safer For All campaign.

Flowing from the Out of Sight study, which revealed the strained relationship between the Victoria Police Department and people living in poverty, Safer For All is lobbying the City of Victoria and VicPD to abandon law enforcement as the sole solution to visible poverty.

Like Out of Sight, the CAP on Poverty does something more than just record information, it places the reality of poverty in this region into a format that can be easily understood by politicians and policy makers who have never experienced it.

Tuesday’s event also marked the end of a campaign by Social Coast to raise awareness of the role of private property in supporting social profiling and the marginalization of the poor. The campaign saw 50 local businesses agree to post signs declaring their commitment to inclusive public space over the sterility of private property.

Regardless of whether government has caught on to the crisis of poverty these and other organizations seek to address, the collective effort in recent months to identify not only the roots of poverty in our region but the policies, prejudices and institutions that have failed to address this issue will surely prove invaluable in the years to come. M

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Pensioner Ron Kinch is upset that a federal subsidy program for a bus pass takes so long to process.

Pensioner pleads for help to ride bus PROGRAM DELAYS HURT THOSE IN NEED ll Ron Kinch really wants to do is ride the bus. Yet the 65-year-old disabled man can’t afford the monthly pass offered by BC Transit. Never fear, the federal government has a subsidy program that can take care of that — but with a wait that could reach one to two years. Now, Kinch is caught in a time loop along with other unsuspecting Victoria pensioners.

“The upsetting thing is, we’re seeing this more and more with older members of our community,” says Kelly Newhook, executive director of Together Against DANIELLE POPE Poverty Society (TAPS). “When news@mondaymag.com everything’s accounted for, there isn’t always enough money left for the bus, but for some people that can mean the difference between getting out in the world and being cut off from it.”

Kinch, a low-income Victorian, was receiving the designated amount for federal disability assistance, which also allowed him a subsidized bus pass. As with all Canadians, when he turned 65, Kinch’s previous assistance was rolled into general Old Age Security (OAS) and a Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), regardless of his disabilities.

He now qualifies for the federal Bus Pass Program — at a fee of $45 a calendar year, as opposed to the BC Transit senior pass of $52 per month. But while Kinch has qualified for the pass since his birthday last September, he won’t start receiving his subsidized pass until this July due to a processing error and “staffing delays” wherein the government would not be able to prove Kinch’s income qualifications until his July GIS statement.

Meanwhile, Kinch is left to get around town on foot, which proves difficult due to his mobility issues, or spend money on transit passes that he can’t afford.

“Sometimes, I explain my situation to the bus drivers and some will let me hop on board, but it’s an exhausting story and often seems like too much trouble to bother,” says Kinch. “I’m into month nine, with more months to go of insane excuses before Ottawa confirms my poverty to the minister of social development so that a bus pass can be issued.”

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basis, but Newhook says there is always more demand than the group can keep up with. As complicated as Kinch’s case sounds, Victoria MP Denise Savoie says his situation is more common than many would think.

“A lot of people do apply for the Bus Pass Program when they are 64 because of the wait times,” says Savoie. “You can only do so much when the federal government says ‘no’ and, unfortunately, there is a gap there in the time it takes them to say ‘yes’.”

In the time that Kinch has spent waiting for the subsidized pass, more bad luck has hit the pensioner. In part because of the money he spent on regular passes, along with mounting bills as he adjusts to his new income-assistance amount, he was unable to pay April rent for his subsidized apartment until nearly the end of the month and is now being evicted from his unit.

“Victoria’s disabled population is the most vulnerable, and we’re the ones who are being overlooked and cast aside the most,” says Kinch.

“I’ve been a Canadian citizen my whole life, I’ve given back to my country.”

Jim Franklin, president of Action Committee Of People With Disabilities, says he has met many people with disabilities who have fallen through holes in the social safety net due to inadequate or conflicting income assistance.

“For [some], life has meant using up their life savings and selling their assets, just so that they may acquire the health-care goods and services they need, just to function day to day,” Franklin says. “Once these people have gone through their savings and sold all their assets … many people rely on credit cards, putting themselves deeper into debt. For those without credit, they borrow from their friends and family; making the person with a disability feel like a burden. I have had people in my office declaring that they would rather be dead than be put in such a situation.”

Just as with TAPS limited free bus passes, Franklin says the committee can only do so much to help — what really needs to happen is a call to government from everyone in Kinch’s situation.

“What can I and the Action Committee of People with Disabilities do about this issue? By ourselves, nothing. But there is power in numbers,” Franklin says. “I know there are many more people who are in [this kind of] financial bind … Together, we can petition the government to make changes in legislation.” M

OFF THE FRONT > FEATURE nna is young, reasonably attractive and moderately bright. She joined a large local retail store out of high school and has risen to the level of assistant supervisor. It’s a level she’s not likely to surpass in the foreseeable future, for Anna (not her real name) is a bully.

“When I come in for a shift and realize that she’s the supervisor on duty, my heart drops,” says one staffer.

“I know she’s going to take any chance she has to make my life miserable. And I’m not the worst off! One time, she called (a member of staff) a wrinkled old hag and said that just having to be around someone that old made her sick . . . I mean, who does that?”

Who, indeed?

According to Jacqueline Power, associate professor of Business at the University of Windsor, a recent survey indicates that 40 per cent of Canadian workers have experienced bullying in the workplace within the past six months. That compares to 18 per cent of children who report bullying in the schoolyard.

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“It’s a lot harder to detect and prove,” says Power.

Workplace bullying can generally be categorized under three headings: ■ Interpersonal Bullying: Calling a person names or telling them they’re stupid. It also includes things like eye rolling, laughing at an employee’s accent, clothing or ethnicity, or any other acts that intentionally diminish or shame that person.

■ Work-related Bullying: Minimizing accomplishments and blowing mistakes out of proportion. It can also include withholding information required to do the job and then pouncing when a mistake is made. In Anna’s case it includes telling lies about staff; fabricating complaints and reports of misdeeds to cause trouble for those who stand up to her.

■ Physical Intimidation: Blocking doorways or unnecessarily brushing against a victim, for example. “It’s their way of indicating that they’re in control,” says Power. “These are nasty, destructive people.”

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SUB-CLINICAL PSYCHOPATHS “We have pretty strong indicators that most bullies are what can be classified as ‘sub-clinical psychopaths’,” adds Power.

These individuals are cunning, manipulative and ruthless. Their psychopathy makes it impossible for them to feel any true emotion or empathy toward others, but they become very adept at mimicking those emotions.

“They’re masters at disguising who they really are,” says Power. “In fact, they can be quite charismatic, charming and friendly when needs be. In the workplace, we talk about them ‘kissing up and kicking down’.”

In fact, bullies will generally ingratiate themselves to their superiors in the company to the point where complaints of their behaviour are seen as spurious. Often it’s their victims who get labelled as troublemakers or liars.

“Bullies will often surround themselves with a group of dupes,” says Power. “They’ll find either like-minded individuals or those with lower self-esteem and cultivate them into a social dominance orientation.”

In essence, the bully will create a group of followers who are convinced they are superior to the victims. When victims complain, the followers will do anything to support the bully and maintain their own privileged position.

EVERYTHING JUST GOT WORSE Liz (again, not her real name) is a nurse working at a Victoria hospital who knows that phenomenon only too well.

“The senior nurse on my ward was just this horrible, hateful person. She was always so friendly and accommodating to the doctors and administrators, but she’d do things with the patients and other staff . . . it was like Jekyll and Hyde. I made the mistake of complaining about her and it was like I painted a target on my back. After that, she went out of her way to make sure I messed up on the job. She didn’t tell me about information that might have put patients at risk; and she was willing to do it just to make me look bad. And she had this little gang of other nurses and other staff who supported her right to the end.”

How did Liz resolve the situation? She transferred to a different hospital.

“I’m happy now, but I was just about to quit nursing entirely or take a stress leave,” she says. “My union rep told me I should

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workplace confront this woman. When I did that, everything just got worse. I had to leave.”

Interestingly, workplace bullies were likely mean little peoll. ple in school as well.

“Quite possibly,”” says Bonnie Leadbeater, a professor of psyity of Victoria. “Bullies in the workplace are chology at University often people who were part of an ‘aggressive peer network’ as ehaviour carries over to their adult lives . . . adolescents. The behaviour it’s who they are.” e, they create a toxic work environment and In the workplace, leave their victims feeling trapped and powerless.”

WHAT AT CAN A VICTIM DO? According to Power, wer, there are three main options: he bully’s behaviour through direct confron■ 1. Confront the tation or through a union or supervisor. “This isn’t generally ys Power. “Bullies can hide their behaviours very effective,” says so HR departmentss are often powerless to take action. And we know that if they are confronted, they’ll become more careful, but in the end willl escalate the harassment in more secretive ways. They can be relentless. And by the way, they are highly ent or modification of behaviour.” resistant to treatment nd take it. Unfortunately, it’s often the route ■ 2. Shut up and taken by victims who are afraid of escalating the problem ation. “That can cause a whole multitude through confrontation. s,” says Robyn Durling, spokesperson for of other problems,” ganization working to get legislation enacted BullyfreeBC, an organization in B.C. to protect workers from workplace bullying. They also help organizations in training staff to create respectful and safe uring workplace bullying can cause mental workplaces. “Enduring ems that lead to time lost from work or the and physical problems o work at all,” he says. “It’s not an acceptable inability to return to option.”

■ 3. Quit. “It’s not really a realistic choice in today’s job er, “but in the absence of legislation protectmarket,” says Power, ing workers in B.C. it might be your only option. It’s better than developing the mental and physical problems ng-term workplace stress.” associated with long-term Legislation already exists in Saskatchewan, Quebec and Ontario, where workplace bullying is an offence under the law. Similar er legislation is under review in Manitobaa and aritimes. Last year, NDP throughout the Maritimes. labour critic Ray Chouhan introduced a private member’s bill (M217) in the B.C. ess the issue. The bill legislature to address died on the order paper, but it’s been reintroduced this year. ous “It’s a serious ys problem,” says ow Chouhan. “I know that [Premier] Christy Clarke spoke about the

issue when she was working in radio. If she was sincere about her concern then, she’ll support my bill now,” he says.

Chouhan says the issue of bullying and harassment is terrible on a personal level, but it goes beyond that.

“There’s an economic factor at play. People who are bullied often end up quitting, which requires the hiring and training of new staff,” Chouhan says. “Or they go on stress leave, which costs the economy, too. Certainly it hurts productivity. It’s behaviour that we can’t afford.”

What can companies do in the interim?

“They should first establish respectful workplace standards and training,” says Durling of BullyfreeBC. “We need to raise awareness of the issue, just as we did about sexual harassment and racial discrimination.

This is just a lot harder to prove.”

That proof is available if HR departments and managers did their job properly, says Power.

“They need to look at stress leaves, turnover rates and complaints, and look for common denominators. If one of their staff is getting a lot of complaints, or has a lot of turnover; there is probably a reason.”

In the end, however, Anna’s staff may take some solace from a final observation from Power. “Bullies tend to be angry, unhappy little people. Their behaviour will ultimately prevent them from lasting success in either business or their personal life.” M

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“JUST FOOD’’ a contemporary art exhibition examining food issues and human rights visits Sidney until June 30 on its Canadian tour. View artworks (some of which are for sale) from nearly 20 artists representing 13 countries. Why is abundant food available to some of us when food insecurity is the reality for much of the world?

Organizers hope this exhibit will provoke questions to both inform and motivate individuals and communities to work towards the goal of ending world hunger. Admission by donation with proceeds to the Canadian Food Grains Bank.

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Greek “tapas” will be available for sale from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and during intermission. Mistaken Identity’s organic wines will be available throughout the event. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Tickets $25 (adults), $15 (children) with partial proceeds to TreeSisters, a women’s movement to reforest the Earth.

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If I enter through the front, I try to avoid the rainbow of gelati (quince, rosemary, mango, pink grapefruit, zabaglione, lemon, pistachio and more) and the beautiful display of things to eat with your latte, including florentines, fig shortbread, lemon polenta, amaretti (and perhaps mindful of the location, a number of jam tarts) but I usually fail miserably. This I blame on Pollozo’s brother, Alberto, and his wife Janet, who now run the Italian Bakery using family recipes and quality ingredients to supply Ottavio with much of its breads and pastries.

The cafe tucked on the right-

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The pasta special — baked penne with spinach, eggplant, roasted peppers in red wine tomato sauce with mozzarella — came with a green salad and grilled bread, making it both the perfect light lunch and great deal at $9.95. Assorted panini, salads and antipasti round out the menu.

Thanks to a couple of lineups, I successfully bypassed the gelati and pastries again as I headed for the grocery section on the other side of the store. Stop here for some crusty

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Visit Ottavio this Saturday, June 9, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for Festa Italia. Enjoy product tastings, music, grilled lamb sandwiches from Galloping Goose Sausages, wine tasting from the Penny Farthing, in addition to Ferraris, Vespas and music.

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arket season has descended on focused on the hand-made and creative projVictoria with everything from ects,” says Jasmine. arts and crafts to flea and food More of a summer event than just a market, markets taking over public parks United Eclectic also features a community art and parking lots project and a full-day showcase across the city. of musical entertainment by But there’s always room up and coming local bands and UNITED ECLECTIC for more and the new kid on musicians, including snoqualmSaturday, June 9 the block — a one-time-only ie (Blake Enemark formerly of 10am to 5pm event that is uniting a myriad We Are The City and Forestry), Church of Our Lord Hall of trendy, hip, emerging artNorthcote (Matt Goud formerly (626 Blanshard) ists and market vendors — is of Means), Daniel Kingsbury, $1 entrance fee promising, “This ain’t your Bret Enemark, Chelsea Vaughn, Cash only grandma’s market.”

Ruairi Gallagher and Janet No ATM on site United Eclectic is the brainWalker. unitedeclectic.com child of three local emerging “We were thinking of a space artists who were looking for where everyone’s together, the right outlet to sell the but everyone’s unique,” says painting, collage, jewelry and Jasmine. custom greeting cards they create.

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“There are quite a few different types of markets in Victoria,” says Gilker. “There are lots of sweet markets here, lots of sweet grannies doing sweet things — my grandma is one East A of them — but we wanted something that focuses on the younger, emerging local talents and creating an event where other people like us, who are looking for this type of stuff, could come knowing that they wouldn’t have to sift through and find the one or two vendors that cater to them. Everything at this market has been curated specifically for young emerging artists and their fans.”

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Banjo seasons young man into a Canadian treasure NOVA SCOTIA’S OLD MAN SETTLES INTO NICKNAME

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t feels strange asking for “Chris” when tele- a Canadian treasure. phoning the man everyone knows as Old Man “It seems like there’s tons more of it out there Luedecke. It seems unnatural. He should be now than there was,” Luedecke says. ”You see them some eccentric old codger, perhaps down by on the street a lot, a lot of kids travel around with the railroad, with a piece of string for a belt, not banjos.” just some pleasant lad named “Chris.”

Something about the purity of the sound of Speaking to Luedecke over the the instrument first caught phone from his home in Chester, Luedecke’s attention. A lack OLD MAN Nova Scotia (a small town about of pretension in the banjo also an hour’s drive from Halifax) you appealed.

LUEDECKE can hear his 10-month-old identical “I just thought it had a thrilltwin daughters making their baby ing vibration. It just felt differWith guest Del Barber noises in the background. Luedecke, ent from other music,” Luedecke Thursday, June 7 sounding relaxed and happy, is taksays. “I was pretty shy and meek Wood Hall, 8pm Tickets ing a break from gigs to spend some when I started it and still can be, $18 available at Lyle’s time at home before heading west. so for me it was just kind of like Place, Ditch Records At the time when Luedecke there wasn’t a lot of ego chatter and Ticketweb.ca. picked up the banjo, some 12 years around the banjo, it didn’t seem ago, it had the sound of a bygone to have baggage stretching back and obsolete era. Playing it was the through (he pauses) hair rock. It kind of hobby that could earn you a nickname like didn’t have any sort of negative attention.”

Old Man. Now, thanks to the ebb and flow of culNow, with two albums to his nickname, an unture, traditional music is enjoying a resurgence in toured EP out last fall, and a new album scheduled popularity and Luedecke has become something of to come out later this year, Luedecke is hitting the road.

For a change of pace, however, this time out the Old Man won’t be alone. At his side will be mandolin, fiddle and guitar player Joel E. Hunt.

They’ve been playing the new songs, which lend well to multiple musicians, but have also been putting a duo spin on solo pieces by Luedecke.

“We’re road testing the new songs,” Luedecke says. “It’s an adjustment because I know where I am, but he doesn’t always ... He’s got to be right on top of things to keep up with me because I just kind of flit about.”

For now though, Luedecke is focusing on Over the past 25 years, being a dad. Maybe he’s easing into his nickname CIBC, its clients and as he settles into adulthood, but certainly not employees have raised over the curmudgeonly connotations. He is writing $6 million for BC Children’s new music constantly, and is striving to balance Hospital. Thank you to being happy with writing songs that have impact.

Although a children’s CIBC for making miracles album certainly isn’t out of the question, Luedecke happens for BC’s kids. says.

“I’m goofing around with songs that I write as I’m trying to put [the twins] to sleep. And they’re not all songs about poop,” Luedecke says with a chuckle. “It’s actually fairly difficult ...

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arce is typically comically absurd, coffin-shaped cardboard ironing board. but Theatre Inconnu is amping it up When older sibling Sean (played by Graham several notches with its latest produc- Miles whom Victoria audiences recently saw as tion. While The Walworth Farce deliv- The Interesting Man in Pheonix Theatre’s proers such farce standards as unlikely, duction of Eurydice) returns from Tesco with improbable situations, the use of disguise, and a the props for the day’s production — six cans of fast-paced plot that drives full-speed ahead until Harp, 15 crackers with spreadable cheese and it explodes in a fiery crash, the level of absurdity an oven-roasted chicken with a special blue brings the jokes to a level that director Graham sauce — the play-within-a-play begins, and McDonald calls “metafarce.” there’s no turning back.

The play by Enda Walsh tells the story of Dinny plays himself while Sean and Blake Dinny, an exiled Irishman who has kept his take on the roles of everyone else in the tragic two adult sons under lock and key in their and hilarious story, quickly changing characters rundown 15th floor council with the addition of a wig, flat on London’s Walworth a cap, a frock or an apron, Road since they arrived there and back again with the THE WALWORTH almost 20 years ago. With blink of an eye (or the grab FARCE their voices stuck in Cork and of a crotch). Both portray June 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, the smell of their mother’s the characters with the use 15 and 16 at 8pm roasted chicken stuck in their of caricature — exaggerJune 9, 10, 16 at 2pm jumpers, this fantastical famating and over-simplifying Little Fernwood Hall ily unit stays hidden-away the characteristics of each (1923 Fernwood Road) safely from the madness of one with great success.

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As the lights come up, the audience is introThey enter and exit through two wardrobe duced to what seems, on the surface, to be a doors built on either side of the front door at normal family; father Dinny (played by Jevne) the centre of the wonderful set designed by sitting in his favourite recliner and a son Blake Michelle Ning Lo (set design debut for a recent (played by James Rooney) ironing in the bed- UVic theatre grad), changing their costumes room. Quickly though, we realize that this is and identities each time as required. no ordinary situation. Dinny is applying cream Amidst the chaos, the hustle and bustle to his bald head to keep his luscious wig from quickly makes room for repose and the characchaffing and Blake is ironing his skirt on a ters are left with a new story to tell. M

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The planet in your current job, or Jupiter is make money on the side, so big you or dream up wonderful could fit all money-making ideas. It the planets will be something. You’ll in the solar system inside also feel richer because it and still have room for you’ll buy yourself lovely three sesame seeds and goodies that make you the heart of a Hollywood feel spoiled and fortunate. producer. This is why in GEORGIA (“Spoil me! Spoil me!”) astrology Jupiter repre- NICOLS Obviously, many of you sents expansion, magnifiwill score superb cation, increase, wealth, antiques and good fortune, wisdom and humour. wonderful collectibles (Oh yes, the god Jupiter was also for a mere song. called Jove, hence the term jovial.)

Once a year, Jupiter changes signs, GEMINI MAY 21-JUNE 20 which gives everyone a shift of Well, it doesn’t get much betgood luck in a fresh, new area of ter than this because lucky Jupiter their lives. Jupiter highlights where moves into Gemini this week! (Yay you’ll receive benefits, increase, plus me!) The last time Jupiter was in greater joy and happiness. (Did you your sign was in 2001. It will have know the word happy derives from such broadening, expansive and the Icelandic word “happ” meaning beneficial influence on you that a luck or chance? I find this curious year from now, others will notice you when you consider little Icelandic have more self-confidence and poise. children have to learn how to spell (Would I kid either one of you?)

Reykjavik.)

Essentially, this is the beginning of

ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19 In the coming year, you’ll find it easier and easier to be happy. The reasons for your happiness will be based on the details of your own life, but I see you’ll have a happier frame of mind and be full of positive thoughts. Since your mind is what is constantly creating your world, what a boon! After all, first comes the thought, and from the thought springs the word. Then from the word springs the deed, and the deed soon becomes habit. Habit, of course, eventually hardens into character, which is why it is so important to have happy thoughts! Short trips, much travel, increased discussions with others, opportunities to learn and happier times with siblings are also on the menu.

TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 20 You are the banker of the zodiac. You can practically mint money in your backyard. This is why you will be super delighted to know this week’s shift of Jupiter ushers in 12 to 18 months of increased opportunities to boost your income. Ka-ching!

No doubt about it. You might get a better job, or make more money

a new 12- year cycle of growth. It’s time for you to discover who you really are and what you can really accomplish. Your year ahead will be a fortunate year for you and you will attract fortunate circumstances and influential people. (Put something in the tip jar on your way out.)

CANCER JUNE 21-JULY 22 As Jupiter shifts signs this week it moves into a hidden part of your chart, which means many of the benefits you receive from Jupiter’s journey will be quiet, hidden and related to your inner development.

(Hey, don’t knock it. Some signs are going to get fat!) Deeper issues about spiritualism and religion will appeal to you. In a way, you’ll be on a journey of discovering your inner truth. Many of you will meet a spiritual teacher or someone who acts as a guide for you. In some cases, you might become the teacher for others.

(If you find yourself wearing sandals in the winter, this is probably the case.) It will be an enriching year for you before Jupiter then enters your own sign. Like, wow!

LEO JULY 23-AUG 22 As Jupiter changes signs this week, you can expect to become increasingly popular in the next 18 months.

Invitations pour in from others making demands on your time! But ah-ha! This will be a two-way street; you will initiate interaction with others as well because you’re entering one of the most popular years you’ve had since around 2001-02. Friends will benefit you. No question. This is not the year to go it alone. Get out and schmooze because socializing plus acting for social reform will make you appreciate the importance of group goals. Enjoy fun times with pals.

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VIRGO AUG 23-SEPT 22 For the first time since 2001, lucky Jupiter will travel across the top of your chart. This means your focus will be on career, your reputation in your community and your profession. You’ll be very ambitious in the coming year and try hard to get ahead. You can expect a promotion, accolades, kudos and public recognition for your work. (It’s sort of like your name will suddenly be up in lights.) Those who don’t experience this increased success, flash and dazzle, might instead change their job or focus to something related to medicine, healing, the law, higher education or travel.

This is traditionally one of the most successful astrological influences you can have!

LIBRA SEPT 23-OCT 22 Start packing your bags because you’re going places! In the next 18 months, Librans will be travelling and exploring more of the world.

Those who don’t expand their world through travel will instead expand their experience of life through further studies, reading or interaction with people from different backgrounds. Your desire to learn is very strong now. In fact, many of you will explore consciousness-raising groups and human potential movements. Your year ahead is also excellent for writers because publishing and higher education

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SCORPIO OCT 23-NOV 21 The gravy train is coming! All Scorpios will be on the receiving end of the wealth and resources of others in the next year. This means you might receive inheritances, money back from the government, or insurance payouts as well as cash, gifts and favours from others. Some of you will benefit indirectly because your partner or someone in your family will have a boost in their wealth. Money and sex often go together and in this case it’s true!

Your sex drive will be amped in the coming year so get ready for this as well. Keep in mind the next 18 months are the perfect time to ask for a loan or mortgage or support from others.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22-DEC 21 Once every 12 years, lucky Jupiter is sitting opposite your sign, which means this is a time of culmination in your life. You’re very proud of your achievements and you feel surprisingly satisfied with how things are going. (Nothing satisfies like satisfaction, does it?) In particular, you’ll discover that all your oneon-one encounters will be exciting learning experiences. Partnerships will become enriched and practically everyone you encounter will seem to be helpful in some way. In the year ahead, it’s beneficial to contact experts of all kinds. Even people from other backgrounds in different countries will be helpful.

Those who marry in the coming year will marry someone richer, older or more established.

CAPRICORN DEC 22-JAN 19 It’s finally your turn to really tweak your job! Jupiter will help you get a better job, or better duties, or get rid of your terrible boss (legally), or solve problems that are bugging you at work. You might even simply change your attitude to your job because the result of this Jupiter influence is that you feel more job satisfaction. You have a greater sense

of accomplishment and fulfillment from what you do. The year ahead will also be an excellent year for your health because Jupiter will help you build your physical strength and vitality. The only thing you have to watch for is extras on dessert.

(Jupiter does go overboard!) Remember: A minute on the lips is a decade on the hips.

AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Lucky Aquarians are having one of the most wonderful Jupiter transits possible. The area that will be expanded and magnified is totally related to your creative self-expression, your love life, romance, parties, vacations, the arts, the entertainment world and anything to do with sports. In other words, it’s fun city for you! (Yay me!) Definitely plan on a vacation in the coming year.

And plan on having more fun with others, especially children. In fact, your relationships with children will improve immensely! Look for ways to express your creative talents because you’re full of original ideas and enthusiasm. Finally, you feel free to be exactly who you are!

PISCES FEB 19-MARCH 20 You are looking at a wonderful window of opportunity for real estate in the next 18 months, the best since 2001. Even if you don’t buy or sell real estate, whatever you do in the next year to improve where you live will immensely please you.

You’ll feel richer and more fortunate. This blessing obviously extends to your family and the people you live with. Expect your family life to improve beautifully in the coming year (and you’ll notice that family members are more easily generous to each other). In a nutshell – you’ll be happier at home! Privately, you will also increase your sense of inner worth and feel more contented and secure. (Hey, security is nice.)

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SAT. JUNE 9 VIEW ART GALLERY - See Implements of Capture, an exhibition of paintings by Newfoundland artist Michael Pittman. Opening reception 1-3pm. To July 7at 104-860 View.

WED. JUNE 13 ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA - Tour the new exhibition Silk Splendour: Textiles of Late Imperial China (1644 – 1911) with Barry Till, Curator of Asian Art. 2-3pm at 1040 Moss St.

STAGE THURS. JUNE 7 MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAMTumbleweeds Theatre and the Mosaic Learning Society have teamed up once again to present one of Shakespeare’s most beloved works.

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THE GIFT - Atomic Vaudeville is back with another summer cabaret featuring the largest cast its ever put on stage, including Mike Delamont, Kelly Hudson and Chris Vickers.

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ARMS AND THE MAN - Join Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre for their production of George Bernard Shaw's play about a soldier who enters battle armed only with chocolates, not bullets. Opens June 7 at 8pm and runs FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY at 8pm and SUNDAY and WEDNESDAY at 2pm.

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ON THE LINE- Screening of inspiring documentary about two men who hike, bike and paddle the proposed route for the Northern Gateway Pipeline. 6:30 and 8pm at Fairfield Community Centre (1330 Fairfield). By donation.

THE WALWORTH FARCE - Theatre Inconnu delves into the arena of farce with this play by Enda Walsh that looks at what happens when we start believing the stories we tell ourselves about our lives. Runs June 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 8pm and June 9, 10, 16 at 2pm at Little Fernwood Hall (1923 Fernwood). Tickets $14/10 at ticketrocket.org or by phone at 250-590-6291.

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MUSIC THURS. JUNE 7 TOM VICKERY TRIO- Jazz jam. 8pm at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View). $8.

SIMPLY BRASS - Community brass quintet. 7pm at Eric Martin Theatre (2328 Trent off Fort). $TBA. BA JOHNSTON - Jaded odes to love, video games, and poutine. With Ketamines and Babysitter. 9pm at Logan’s Pub (1821 Cook). $TBA. SOULDOWN - See how Montreal ex-pats The Backhomes get down at the Fort Street Café in this month’s Souldown. 8 pm (742 Fort). $5.

OLD MAN LUEDECKE - Young man playing old time fingerpickin banjo music. With Del Barber. 8pm at Wood Hall (907 Pandora). $18 at Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records and Ticketweb.com.

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JESSICA BENINI AND KENDALL PATRICK- These two local Vancouver Island artists will share their passion of storytelling, mixing it with an acoustic twist of rhythms for an unforgettable performance. 7pm at Solsctice Café (529 Pandora). $10 at the door.

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SAT. JUNE 9 EARTHQUAKE SHAKE- Talk’s Cheap second anniversary party with The Maxines, Teledrome, Bad Channels and The Wimps. 9:30pm at Logan’s Pub (1821 Cook). $10.

THE VICTORIA PHILHARMONIC CHOIR- Conductor Peter Butterfield presents J.S. Bach’s Baroque choral masterpiece Mass in B Minor with more than 80 voices, a professional orchestra led by the Victoria Symphony’s Christi Meyers plus international soloists Sarah Fryer, Anne Grimm, Benjamin Butterfield and Nathaniel Watson. 8pm at First Metropolitan United Church (932 Balmoral). $30/15.

PABLO CARDENAS LATIN JAZZ COMBO – Featuring Pablo Cardenas, Peter Dowse, Oscar Soto de Leon, Hector Ramos and special guests Nicholas Marquez and Amine Said. 8pm at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View). $12.

SUN. JUNE 10 JAMSHEAD - Balkan folk music concert. 8pm at Philip T Young Recital Hall (UVic). Pay what you can.

JESSICA BEACH- Indie cabaret pop. 8pm at Hermann's Jazz Club (753 View). $12.

VICTORIA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETYFeature performer Richard Grainger takes the stage after the Islands Songwriter Contest South Island semi-finals (instead of open stage).

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MON. JUNE 11 ISLAND BIG BAND - Two vocalists, five trumpets, five saxes, four trombones, piano, drums, bass and guitar. Dine and Dance, 8pm at Hermann’s Jazz Club (753 View). $5

TUES. JUNE 12 CONNIE KALDOR - Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter performs a one-time benefit concert for Literacy Victoria at the Belfry Theatre (1291 Gladstone). With special guests Valdy, Gregor Craigie and Jo-Ann Roberts.

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SCREENINGS MOVIE MONDAY - Screening The Iron Lady. Meryl Streep is amazing as Margaret Thatcher in a biopic of England's first female prime minister that explores her polarizing politics and the price she paid for power. 6:30pm MONDAY in the 1900-block Fort. By donation. 595FLIC. moviemonday.ca.

QUOTE–ALONG CLASSICS- Is showing The Life of Brian, the deliciously irreverent comedy by Monty Python. SATURDAY, 8 pm, at the Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas. Cash only!

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ALBERT NOBBS - (Sun.-Mon., June 10-11: 7:00, 9:15) Glenn Close pretends to be a man in 19th century Ireland in order to get work and survive. After 30 years, the charade has trapped the unfortunate soul in a very peculiar prison. With Mia Wasikowska (Alice In Wonderland).

THE STORY OF FILM: AN ODYSSEY - (Tues., June 12: 7:00, 9:20) Cinecenta begins its own 15-hour odyssey with the first two segments of filmmaker and historian Mark Cousins epic history of cinema artistry (which has a global moreso than a Hollywood perspective).

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