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NEWS & VIEWS > THE WEEK

EDITOR’S NOTE

A monster is awakening

A day for every sweater ow, even your cherished old sweater can celebrate its own day. The province has marked Thurs., Feb. 7 as National Sweater Day — but more than just a nod to the comfort of cotton, the day is a World Wildlife Fund DANIELLE Canada initiative asking CanaPOPE dians to put on their favourite news@ sweater to take action against mondaymag.com climate change and work toward a sustainable future.

Just in time, the The Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) is bringing the initiative straight to the city with Turn Down The Heat Week, from Feb. 2 to 9. Participating businesses will turn down the heat at work (and at home) and wear sweaters to help promote energy conservation. But wait, there’s more: the nine businesses (so far) who have signed up for the challenge have a goal to collect 125 sweaters for the Cool Aid Society.

“These donations are of great value to the people we serve. There is a lot of need in this city, and we never have surplus — at least not for long,” says Alan Rycroft, Victoria Cool Aid Society spokesperson. “But we also don’t have the staff to organize many drives like this ourselves, so it really means a lot.”

Rycroft says while organizations typically see plenty of donations during the December holiday season, that tends to taper off after the New Year, though the need doesn’t. “I like to remind people there may be some items you received at Christmas that you won’t find yourself using,” says Rycroft, or perhaps new clothes that allow you to donate the old. “We have to remember it’s always cold outside at night.”

here are some warning signs that can’t be ignored — especially when they cast such an ominous shadow.

On Friday, Jan. 11, around 11 p.m., some darkly twisted person broke into a barn at a Holland Avenue farm in Saanich to conduct violent and demented things to a miniature horse named China Doll.

The beloved animal, affectionately called Dolly by GRANT her owners, was discovered the next morning with McKENZIE blood pouring from under her tail. Later that day, four-year-old Dolly had to be euthanized. editor@ The horse’s rectum had been torn by insertion of mondaymag.com an unknown instrument and the wound had allowed feces to enter her abdomen. During post-mortem, the veterinarian found other disturbing wounds that showed the poor horse had been brutally raped.

For most of us, this scene is unimaginable; a crime that makes the bile of even a hardened crime writer burn in the back of his throat. For it to happen in our own backyard is even more disturbing.

But what really chokes is that this monster hasn’t been caught. And this person needs to be caught before this taste for violence and depravity escalates.

As if anyone would need more incentive than the death of Dolly to turn over any information they have on this act to the police, a reward fund has also been set up that now stands at $5,000.

The farm is located near well-travelled roads, including West Burnside, and Saanich police are hoping someone saw the intruder break through the fence or noticed anything else that could lead to an arrest.

It’s obvious that this culprit needs professional help. The violent and sexually-debased urges that led to this horrible crime can’t be treated at home or through self-medication. By phoning the police, anyone with knowledge of the perpetrator will be saving the lives of at least two people. The first life will be that of the culprit. And the second will be the next victim that he or she is likely already thinking about.

A crime of this nature is not random. It is far too cruel and unsettling.

From the extreme level of violence shown, it appears the culprit must have done this before — perhaps not on such a scale, but somewhere, someone has become worried about the fate of a pet or worse. Hopefully, this disturbed individual has yet to move onto people, but that is the inevitable next step unless we get this person help now.

If you saw or know anything, Saanich police ask anyone with information to contact them at 250-475-4321, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477). M

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MORE COZY THAN A SWEATER? It’s time for tea.

Get your pinky finger ready for the seventh-annual Victoria Tea Festival, tipping its cup Sat., Feb. 9, 11am-5pm at the Crystal Garden (713 Douglas).

The event features premium beverage tastings, delectable food selections, complimentary presentations and opportunities to take home your favourite tea paraphernalia.

While the fundraiser for Camosun College Child Care Services had become a two-day festival for the past few years, the event is back to one day in 2013 to lower expenses. Still, with a few new coffee exhibitors and silent auction, next year could be bigger again.

“Tea culture in Victoria has changed and grown in the last seven years,” says Lisa Stekelenburg, founder of the festival. “It’s not just about ‘tea grannies’ anymore. The industry has shifted to help people understand the trendy side of tea and to see it as a complex drink. Next to water, it’s the most consumed beverage in the world.”

Stekelenburg says that while Victoria was known for the trade side of tea, new education and fanfare surrounding the drink has helped to create tea aficio-

The seventh-annual Victoria Tea Festival will raise a cup and needed funds to Camosun’s Child Care Services.

nados who respect the drink much like many do wine — aroma, flavour and quality all matter.

“You can learn what’s important with a matcha, for example, then go to the next booth and have an entirely different experience with the same drink,” she says. “It’s a great place to get exposure to things you may never have heard of before.”

Approximately 2,500 to 3,500 people attend the event, which has raised more than $143,000 over the last six years. The funds go to bursaries for student parents, playground upgrades and staffing costs.

Tickets are $20 advance or at the door.

HUB 2 A DONE DEAL An expanded health service offering needle exchange may be a done deal for the city, but that doesn’t mean residents concerns won’t be heard.

Representatives from VicPD, Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria City Council and health service organizations formed a panel before a divided crowd this past Wed., Jan. 30, at the Fernwood Community Association. In the hot seat: VIHA’s Hub 2 (1125 Pembroke), the site of the controversial upgrade to health care services.

While torches were extinguished at the door, there was still some fire left for spitting. The evening began with cries of “SHAME!” and moved through a theatrical repetition of the phrase, “My child’s life got a little bit smaller [due to people who use drugs.]”

The conversation was peppered with citations from harm reduction health service models and requests for residents who oppose expanded services to join those who will benefit from them for a meal at Cool Aid; a request extended to their children as well. The town hall-style meeting gave Fernwood residents a safe place to blow off steam and lock antlers with neighbours over what is truly a done deal. Those who arrived early had the opportunity to speak with each panel member individually before the meeting.

The new outreach team is the most obvious change in VIHA’s expanded program, and is the recipient of $500,000 in new spending. M — By Colin Cayer

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Less Hollywood, more quality films

Cineplex must have a very low opinion of the cultural awareness of Victorians, particularly those of us in the western communities. Better films are not opened on larger screens out our way. "The Kings Speech" opened only at the Odeon downtown, until long lines and patrons turned away led to its opening at Tillicum's SilverCity. "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" did not open on a big screen.

"The Quartet" opened only at the Odeon. Golden Globes and Oscar nominations not withstanding, these are I think the best recent English language films, and certainly the best for Victoria's mature audiences.

J. MCREE, VICTORIA

Seniors' respect Re: Kieran Report: Liberals have failed our seniors, Jan. 17-23 I want to thank you for the "right-on" report. I have been long annoyed at the way we (I am a senior as well) are treated in such a heinous fashion, by those we elect to aid us in obtaining life liberties and, if you will, the pursuits of happiness. I was amazed to see that most political parties ‘aid

or help’ was at best, veneerlike and transparent, offering chocolate pastries wrapped in bus passes and welfare doling.

Those chosen to captain our team have not only dropped the ball, but ruled us ineligible to play life’s game. I think it’s

time seniors dropped back — and punted.

I am 74 years of age and, like a lot of seniors in our province, I am ready to take back the respect stripped from us all.

JAMES CLARK, VICTORIA

Homeless participants help launch Street Survival Guide

By Danielle Pope news@mondaymag.com

urviving life on the streets just got a bit easier thanks to the efforts of the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness and a team of people who have experienced homelessness in the city.

The coalition is launching its Street Survival Guide on Thurs., Feb. 7, a year-in-the-making project that asked those without a home and resource groups to brainstorm about what everyone on the street needs to know.

“I’ve never been homeless myself, so there would be no point in me creating the guide,” says Andrew Wynn-Williams, executive director of the coalition. “We wanted to bring in people who know, first-hand, what is needed.”

The guide provides information on how to survive, and move on from, life on the streets, but its production took a team of about a dozen individuals meeting weekly since September — eight of whom have experienced homelessness. Some participants struggled with addiction, mental health challenges, current homelessness and unemployment. The guide acts as a comprehensive resource to address these issues, as well as the smaller details like where to go for laundry, hygiene, food and health care.

“The entire process was collaborative,” says Hannah Rabinovitch, guide coordinator. “From

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phoning agencies to double check address and hour listings, to asking people’s friends and service providers for feedback on first editions of the guide — we made formatting and content decisions as a team.”

Food and stipends were distributed to compensate people’s time and participation. And while the guide will remain free, Wynn-Williams estimates that the total cost of the project is around $50,000, including staff time, design and printing costs of the first 1,000 copies, made possible through grants by the United Way of Greater Victoria.

The small guide offers 20 pages of resources for all segments of society — singles, youth, families, seniors and aboriginal people — and includes a fold-out map in the centre. This is the coalition’s first social-inclusion-based project, and is part of the coalition’s mission to end homelessness in Greater Victoria by 2018.

“What was important to us was that we made this guide readable, understandable and relevant.

What we heard from the community was that it should be readable, portable and durable,” says Wynn-Williams. “So, the first thing we did when we got one was drop it in water to see how it held up. It did!”

All are invited to attend the launch event Thurs., Feb. 7, 3-5pm at the Central Library Meeting Room (735 Broughton). M

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THE WEEK

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FOOD & DRINK - PAM GRANT

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GEORGIA NICOLS HOROSCOPE

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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LETTERS

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KIERAN REPORT

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CITYSOMETHING Get ready to “Raise a Little Hell” at Ship Point for B.C.’s inaugural Family Day celebration (11am7pm) with Trooper headlining.

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OFF THE FRONT > LOVE IN VICTORIA - PART 1 aking time off work to sit in on her son’s class during a show-and-tell of what the family did over the summer holidays was no big deal for Pepper. She needed to be there to find out how her nine-year-old, Tim, would portray his rather unconventional family.

So, when Tim stood up in front of his classmates, his best friend at his side holding a poster board illustrating everyone in Tim’s life, the introductions were: “This is my grandmother, my cat, my guinea pig. This is my mom. This is my dad. And this is my best buddy Sam — my roommate.”

“Of course he is!” Pepper exclaims, laughing with relief. “That’s exactly what he is! And that’s it — that’s how they know him in class.”

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about family POLYAMOROUS TRIO TRIES ON DOMESTIC LIFE

THE NEW NUCLEAR With the shifts in the structural dynamics of family life over the last two generations, the traditional nuclear family has increasingly become a thing of the past, and people are finding contentment in a variety of domestic styles: the blended family, the bi-racial family, the family with two moms or two dads, the family with adopted children.

There’s yet another arrangement that’s been growing in popularity that, for a 42-year-old mom, support care worker and part-time burlesque dancer (who goes by the name ‘Pepper Minx’), is a model that has worked quite well for her and her numerous partners.

Living with her husband of 10 years (who we’ll call ‘Bob’), her TINA GRIFFITH other male partner (‘Sam’), and Special to Monday her son, ‘Tim’, Pepper couldn’t imagine a better scenario.

“Things are going really well; I don’t think they could be any better at this point,” says Pepper.

“We were missing something in our lives without Sam being in it and I think that he was missing stuff in his life without us in it. And I think Bob feels the same way now. The quality of my relationship with Bob is much better.”

Polyamorous relationships, which can take many forms, are typically based on the belief that one partner cannot meet all the needs of a romantic relationship. Each person is free to pursue intimate relationships with more than one person at a time, with the knowledge and consent of all those involved. With polyamory comes a freedom of self-expression and a type of open communication which is not typically available in monogamous relationships — though this is not always the case.

“It totally works. There’s no other way for me. For some people, it’s having sexual freedom,” Pepper explains. “And, for some people, it’s more related to family and building a community of people who care for one another and follow the same kind of theories around relationships — that it’s OK to love more than one person at a time. And whether that becomes sexual is just part of that. So, for me, that’s what I really needed.”

During her numerous attempts at monogamy, with both male and female partners, Pepper often felt constrained and depressed, and found herself straying. She eventually discovered that polyamory was an option that allowed her the freedom of loving whomever she wanted, without the guilt.

When she met Bob, they both were in monogamous relationships that left them feeling unhappy. When Bob’s relationship ended, he experienced a sense of freedom and the realization that he had suppressed many parts of himself.

Pepper’s relationship with her female partner ended after an unsuccessful attempt to include Bob in the relationship.

After a few months apart, Bob and Pepper reconnected and realized that they shared similar relationship ideals and decided to marry.

The couple spent their first five years of marriage being monogamous and focusing on raising their son, but they eventually decided to open things up. They decided to dip their toes in the water by checking out the swing community, but casual sex wasn’t really what the pair was looking for. The deep intimacy of polyamory was what they craved.

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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: The traditional nuclear family has increasingly become a thing of the past, and people are finding contentment in a variety of domestic styles.

Sam, Pepper is in a serious relationship with a woman whom she considers of equal importance to her other partners. Bob, as well, has multiple partners of both sexes outside the relationship.

“Anyone that comes into my life,” Pepper says, “I don’t see there being a hierarchy between them. Emotionally, I’m connected to all of them, in the same way but different. Of course I’ve invested way more into my relationship with Bob because we own this house together, but, to me, it’s the other stuff in life that counts.”

Unlike Bob and Pepper, Sam is only interested in being with one person at a time. While monogamous and heterosexual, he has his own reasons for gravitating to the scenario.

After an 18-year marriage in which he eventually lost the connection with his partner and began an affair, he separated from his wife. He then had numerous casual encounters with women he met on dating sites, and eventually stumbled on Pepper’s profile. He was intrigued.

“Her profile caught my eye,” Sam says. “I had never heard of polyamory before; it was kind of bewildering to me. I couldn’t quite grasp it.”

The two met for coffee, had an instant connection, and quickly fell in love.

“I wouldn’t say it was a choice,” admits Sam. “I was pulled into it, because that’s where Pepper was. I would have followed where Pepper went, within reason. If Pepper and I were not to be together, I would go into another monogamous relationship, because that’s actually where I reside.”

Sam, who describes the arrangement as being “like a family,” also enjoys a friendship with Bob and a strong bond with Pepper and Bob’s son. To Tim, Sam is a roommate and a close friend, and he hasn’t had any problems with Sam’s involvement in their lives, notes Pepper.

While things are running smoothly for the family of four now, that wasn’t always the case. Boundaries were discussed and compromises were made as everyone tried to bridge the gap between their different worlds and needs prior to Sam’s moving in.

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“When we moved in together, I sort of took a snapshot of who was in her life,” says Sam. “And I said, ‘I’m good with this.’ I was certainly good with Bob. With husbands, I see it as they’re giving a gift by sharing their partner, but with anyone else new, I see it as they’re taking away.”

All three agree that, while the benefits are great, there is a lot of work involved in making things run smoothly. Jealousy can arise, and the ongoing discussion and negotiation takes a significant amount of effort.

“There’s a reason why people cheat,” says Sam. “It’s easier.”

He explains that not a lot of people can pull it off, and that it’s pretty rare for an existing monogamous couple to open up their relationship and have it last, because “it’s generally one partner wanting to open it up, and the other partner coping.”

Despite the work, the consensus among all three is that it has been worth the effort, and has promoted greater selfawareness and acceptance of other people. A key in their success, Pepper explains, has been shared values of family, community, openness and communication. Negotiating boundaries, especially when a new person enters the picture, is an ongoing part of the process. For Sam, it has been an eye-opening lesson about validating other peoples’ wishes for what they want in their life. For Bob, polyamory is all about moving from black-and-white thinking to seeing the shades of grey.

“It is about flexibility — trying to be open to thinking differently about things and experimenting,” says Bob. “There are so many assumptions around relationships, and that relationships are ‘this way.’ You end up having to kind of chip away at this, and ask, well, is this really the way it is? I think the answer is that there isn’t only one way. Even polyamory isn’t the solution to how you do relationships — it’s one solution of many. Monogamy is just as valid, it just depends on the people.” M Next Week: Second time around; love after 70.

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STREET SMARTS How could Victoria eliminate the need for food banks?

KIERAN REPORT

Finance minister’s opus is already damned inance Minister Mike de Jong has b o l d l y hired a truth-in-budgeting watchdog to monitor the 2013/14 pre-election budget BRIAN that he has promised KIERAN will be legitimately bkieran@ balanced. mondaymag.com Economist Tim O’Neill parachuted into Victoria this week to begin two weeks of analysis prior to budget day on Feb. 19. He’ll review the economic forecasts and, most importantly, revenue projections.

The former chief economist for the Bank of Montreal has a reputation for unwavering fiscal candor and has done this kind of analysis in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Ottawa. His findings will be made public on budget day.

The stakes in this fiscal gambit could not be higher for the Liberals. Given the state of slumping revenues from the resource sector there is no way they should be attempting to introduce a balanced budget.

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is by increasing personal and corporate taxes. Talk about being between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand they are risking a budget day PR disaster if O’Neill is not amused by what he finds.

On the other hand, they risk a public and business backlash over tax hikes.

In fact, it appears that a personal income tax windfall was built into the government’s fiscal plan back in 2012. In the agonizing process of retreating to the PST/GST from the muffed HST, the government reduced the income tax deduction thresholds of all British Columbians as of Jan. 1. While ardently claiming to be offering its hard working citizens the most attractive income tax regime in the country, the Liberals will collect more income tax this year by way of a $1,000plus reduction of the basic and spousal pre-tax income thresholds.

The Canada Revenue Agency’s “Payroll Deductions Formulas for Computer Programs” publication places the B.C. basic personal exemption for 2013 at $10,276, a decrease of more than $1,000 from the 2012 basic exemption of $11,354.

The spousal exemption for 2013 is set at $8,860, a decrease of more than $1,000 from the 2012 exemption of $9,964.

In every other province and territory, the 2013 figures are higher than the 2012 thresholds. For example: Alberta’s basic deduction increases more than $300 to

More jobs, and give food in exchange for work.

$17,593 and Ontario’s increases $170 to $9,574. A senior federal revenue official says: “British Columbia has traditionally utilized the indexing method for the basic personal amount. Effective January 1st however, the amounts have been legislated without indexing.”

Back in December, de Jong said to achieve the 2013/14 balanced budget target, “we’ve still got $200 million to $300 million of work to do.”

But, it looks like half the work was already done through this income tax threshold change. My accounting sources calculate the reduction in the basic threshold will generate a minimum of $63 in new tax revenue per worker in B.C.’s workforce of about 2.5 million.

That adds up to at least $160 million.

And, that is without even factoring in spousal deductions.

The fact that the Liberals have hired O’Neill at significant risk reinforces their belief that being perceived as good fiscal managers is their best election campaign advantage.

However, in a Globe & Mail survey, 85 per cent of the newspaper’s readers say the appointment of the budget watchdog does not give them any more confidence about the government’s books.

The finance minister’s opus has been damned before O’Neill even gets his hands on it. M

KATIE MUICCO, Victoria

It’s not entirely a municipal problem. Can’t make jobs out of thin air; food prices are up.

LUKE AUJER, Victoria

Ensure people have decent pay for the work they do.

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Silent support needs to raise its voice or over a decade, calls for a stable, fixed-site needle exchange have fallen on deaf ears. A nod to the need for harm reduction services has reared its head at every meeting to discuss the city’s priorities with both paid consultants and concerned citizens echoing time and again the value of those services.

SIMON For years, we’ve known what’s needed, NATTRASS and last December the Vancouver Island snattrass@ Health Authority finally began to indicate mondaymag.com that it might be willing to listen when it announced plans to boost staff and funding at its two existing service locations on Johnson and Pembroke Streets. Those of us wondering why we’ve waited ten years for a $500,000 bump in funding need only remember the political response that has followed every attempt at improving harm reduction services in recent memory.

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for years. In fact, VIHA’s caution has already drawn criticism from proponents of harm reduction services who say the health authority isn’t doing enough. In all likelihood, a few extra staff and additional funding won’t even increase the number of people who can access services at the two hubs.

Despite doing nothing to fuel the fears of those who have opposed harm reduction services in the past, mere weeks after making its announcement VIHA once again found itself quivering before a handful of concerned citizens. Last week, officials caved and held a meeting in the hopes that they might cease the opposition’s mantra of Not-In-My-Back-Yard.

As an arm of the province, VIHA would ideally be exempt from the squeaky-wheel politics that dominates the municipal arena. The events of last week and the paralysed expansion of The Capital’s harm reduction services over the past decade have proven the opposite.

Harm reduction services in Victoria continue to stagnate for want of anything other than a voice of opposition. When a handful of residents can drum up enough fear and loathing to silence the hundreds who need these services, it’s clear that our own support must become deafening before any change is made. M

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On the last day of Water Dragon, learn about the importance of the dragon which embodies luck, strength and more in Chinese culture.

Learn about dragon teas and why you might want to sip all of your tea from a dragon teacup from 11-11:30am.

Welcome the Year of the Water Snake from 2-2:30pm with an informative session about yellow teas — produced only in China and in such tiny quantities that they are often worth more than their weight in gold. Loaded with anti-oxidants, true yellow teas also have an exquisite taste and aroma. A very limited quantity will also be available for purchase.

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From 3-3:30pm, learn about the gaiwan. This classic Chinese tea bowl used for brewing predates teapots and is believed to enhance a tea’s flavour. Attendees will also have the opportunity to taste some rare Chinese teas, including highly sought after Big Red Robe (Da Hong Pao).

Greet the New Year with an auspicious Chinese tea ritual believed to bring blessings, luck and prosperity in the coming year. Learn how to perform the basic steps, as you enjoy the world’s oldest tea ceremony from 4-4:30pm.

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he Chinese New Year is regarded as the most important celebration of the year for the more than 1 billion Chinese around the world. Though China adopted d the Gregorian calendar last century for administrative purposes, major celebrations are still aligned with the traditional calendar, hence the year begins anywhere between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20.

In China, celebrations can go on for days, but are considerably shorter here. On Sun., Feb. 10, Chinatown will come alive with colourful traditional performances. Take advantage of free parking in the Fisgard Street parkade to catch the lion dance, kung fu demonstration and parade, all beginning at noon, and celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake in Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

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Of course, Chinese restaurants around town will offer special menus and do not limit themselves to a single day. Visit Chinatown’s Dynasty Restaurant from f Feb. b 7 to March h 3 and enjoy Wing Chow’s fabulous New Year menu ($16.95 per person, minimum 2 persons).

Begin with pot stickers served with vibrant red vinegar (the colour of luck) and sweet corn soup.

Continue with garlic chicken with snow peas and root vegetables, chow mein, sweet and sour pork, tender peppercorn beef, and prawn and cashews with mixed vegetables. Afterwards, enjoy a delicate pastry with some of the best house tea in Chinatown — none of that watery rubbish or worse still, Continued on next page

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In addition to being both delicious and beautiful, a Chinese New Year menu should also be auspicious in order to bring good fortune, good health and abundance for the upcoming year. Rick Choy, executive chef of the Hotel Grand Pacific, has once again created a three-course lunar feast for patrons of the quietly elegant Pacific Restaurant, available from Feb. 7 to 10, offered for $38.88 per person.

(The number 8 is considered extremely lucky in Chinese culture).

Diners will begin with a chicken consommé garnished with goji berry and snow ear fungus, a symbol of longevity. The next course offers a choice between aromatic five-spice roasted duck leg served with root vegetable hash and kumquat chutney (representing fertility and good fortune), or delicate sous-vide steelhead and scallops with crispy Chinese ham and noodles with spicy bean paste and vegetables (symbolizing a long life).

Sweets are meant to “sweeten” the New Year with safety and good fortune, so diners will conclude with mango grapefruit tapioca pudding paired with a Chinese sesame seed doughnut — seeds symbolizing fertility, and round shapes, family.

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Tsingtao has the dubious distinction of being China’s most famous alcoholic export and its most mispronounced word, possibly because the actual pinyin spelling of the city that gives this brewery its name is Qingdao, which most non-Chinese would struggle with. It might have been easier to spell it the way it is pronounced (Chingdow) but then again, it would take all the fun out of everything for servers in Chinese restaurants around the world everyday.

Hoppy, best ice-cold and available in BC liquor stores for less than $12 for a six-pack of 330 ml bottles. Its flavour frequently complements dishes in ways that wine cannot. It also has a fascinating history. Though today it’s as big in China as Molson is in Canada, it was originally an Anglo-German brewery, which then became a Japanese entity during the occupation of China.

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group of local musicians are banding together to pay tribute to one of country music’s unsung heros, Gram Parsons. The Grevious Angels features Dylan Stone, Geoff Howe (of Bonehoof) Chris Van Sickle, Cluny Macpherson (of the Moonshiners) Ken Doskoch, Ray Mohr (Turnpike Bandits) Shauna Janz (Vital Hands) with performances by Carolyn Mark, MD Wren, Dan Wise and Tolan McNeil. Fri., Feb. 8 at Logan’s Pub. 9pm. $8. M

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In what is sure to be a good time (but not a long time), ageless Canadian rock band Trooper will headline (6:05pm) eight hours of non-stop entertainment in the Inner Harbour.

The lineup also includes local favourites Current Swell (4:50pm) and Aidan Knight (4pm), spoken word by Shane Koyczan (3pm), various dance groups (Le La La Dancers, 11am; Ocean Rain Chinese Arts Academy, 1pm; Wontanara Drum and Dance, 1:45pm), Science World (11:40am, 12:40pm, 2:40pm, 3:40pm), and professional clown Stuart Nemtin (noon).

Nemtin and fellow buskers Sharon Mahoney, Alex Elixir and Chris Molineux will be performing around the causeway.

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Although Hsu is staying tight-lipped about what his performance has in store, he says that one of the things he’ll delve into is “What it means for a professional mime to find his voice as a poet.”

The festival also features an overtone-signing and yodelling workshop (Thurs., Feb. 7 at 7pm) and concert (Fri., Feb. 8, 8pm) with Christian Zehnder and a concert with Helen Pridmore (Sat., Feb. 9 at 8pm).

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MONDAY GUIDE > ARTS SHE KILLS ME eaturing 26 of the top female comediennes from across the country, She Kills Me is a five-day comedy festival happening Feb. 13-17 at the Metro Studio (1411 Quadra).

The performances will be taped in front of a live audience to create 13 half-hour television episodes that will broadcast nationally on APTN in the fall. Each episode will feature one aboriginal and one non-aboriginal performer.

She Kills Me features local ladies Sharon Mahoney, Carolyn Mark, Kirsten Van Ritzen (executive producer), Karen Brelsford, KatieEllen Humphries and Miss Rosie Bitts alongside the likes of Dawn Dumont and Sharon Shorty, offering a broad range of comedy genres, including stand-up, sketch comedy, music, storytelling and variety performance. The show is produced and directed by Ian Ferguson and Leslie D. Bland.

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Zombie movie has brains AND NOT JUST THE EATING KIND he only thing rarer than a zombie with a brain is a zombie movie with cerebral oomph, and happily we get both in Warm Bodies, a clever and touching romantic comedy featuring a surprisingly soulful zombie and the blonde human cutie he is attracted to (and not as snack food). As the movie opens with groups of the undead shuffling around a now-derelict airport, we hear the droll musings of R in voice-over. He dimly misses the social aspects of being alive, and finds his current focus on eating human brains a bit undignified.

Later, during a clash between ravenous zombies and a group of humans who have snuck out from their walled enclave to scavenge for medicine, R glances at Julie and is instantly smitten. He protects Julie by coaching her to act like a zombie, and then takes her to his hideaway — an abandoned jetliner that he has outfitted man-cave style with knick-knacks and lots of vinyl records. After hearing a bit of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, Julie is still frightened but begins to be intrigued and even drawn to this zombie with more character than most of the guys she knows back behind the walls. R’s interactions with Julie not only provoke rehumanizing changes within himself but also amongst other zombies. But can these two initiate a peace plan before the war between humans and zombies gets them both killed?

Although a bit derivative of Shaun of the Dead and Fido, the light-on-its-feet Bodies is delightful entertainment. Very funny, sometimes poignant, and surprisingly romantic, this is a perfect date movie.

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t’s no little irony that zombies are best killed by headshots, insofar as the week’s other notable release is Bullet to the Head, wherein gravel-voiced Sylvester Stallone plays a hitman based in New Orleans. With more than enough wrinkles to become a member of the Rolling Stones, Stallone brings gravitas to the role of James Bonomo, a (semi) principled assassin who only kills “scumbags” and never hurts women or kids.

Bonomo finds himself drawn into a complex and deadly conspiracy when some guy murders his partner and tries to kill him just hours after they complete what was supposed to be just a regular whack job. Unexpectedly allied with a New York state cop who is hunting the same bad guys, Bonomo leaves a few dead bodies lying around as he starts piecing together all the details of a lucrative real estate scheme that some gangsters — and crooked cops — are alltoo-ready to kill for. But all the violence is heading towards a climatic confrontation with the SAS-trained psycho who tried to kill Bonomo and, later, kidnaps his daughter.

The plot to Bullet is basic. What makes the movie interesting is that it’s helmed by action meister Walter Hill (Warriors, 48 Hrs.), who hasn’t made a movie in a decade. Very much in the tradition of a hard-edged ’70s crime thriller, there is none of the jokey irony of recent movies like The Expendables. Violent, harsh, and unsentimental, it readily lives up to its title. M

PERFECTLY POTABLE Although more often referred to as Shiraz, the identical grape is also called Syrah — usually to signify that the resulting wine is less fruit-driven and more in line with the earthier style common to southern France. And so it is with Porcupine Ridge from South Africa, a supple, medium-bodied charmer whose blackberry and black cherry core has hints of cedar, sage, and violets. Classy and restrained, call it the anti-Yellow Tail. Definitely worth the splurge at $17.

FILM & CINEMA CALENDAR OPENING IDENTITY THIEF -(Odeon/SilverCity/ Uni 4/Westshore) Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) are the antagonists in a very promising comedy about a mildmannered businessman who makes the grave mistake of tracking down the seemingly gentle woman who has stolen his identity. Starts Fri. SIDE EFFECTS -(Capitol/ SilverCity) What is allegedly Steven Soderbergh's last film is an edgy psychological thriller about a yuppy couple whose lives start to unravel when the wife is prescribed a fancy new drug to treat her anxiety.

Starring Rooney Mara, Jude Law, and Channing Tatum. Starts Fri. TOP GUN 3D -(SilverCity) Tony Scott's classic tale about a renegade flyer (Tom Cruise) at the navy's elite pilot school gets a rock-'em/sock-'em re-release in 3D. ★★★½ ARGO -(Capitol) Despite some liberties taken with the facts, this account of a CIA agent who managed to smuggle six Americans to safety from Iran during the famed 1979-'80 hostage crisis is surprisingly even-handed, very suspenseful and truly entertaining. Directed by and starring Ben Affleck. Starts Fri.

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CONTINUING ★★½ BULLET TO THE HEAD -(Westshore) Sylvester Stallone displays appropriate gravitas as a hitman who joins forces with a cop to put the hurt on a common enemy, a violent thug who has killed people close to both men. As directed by action veteran Walter Hill, this is very much in the style of '70s hard-edged crime thrillers. See review above. ★★★ DJANGO UNCHAINED -(Odeon/SilverCity) Quentin Tarantino's latest is a gory tale about a freed slave-turned-bounty-hunter (Jamie Foxx) tracking down the brutal plantation owner (Leonardo DiCaprio) who has bought his wife.

This mash-up of spaghetti western and blaxploitation flick is clever, but many people will find the idea of Tarantino riffing on a holocaust for his own movie-making amusement rather offensive. ★★★ THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Westshore) This longexpected Lord of the Rings prequel has a young Bilbo Baggins head off with a posse of dwarves to reclaim some treasure stolen by a mean old dragon named Smaug. Hobbit fans will love it, people with less of a passion for those with hairy feet should merely be entertained.

With Ian McKellen, Ian Holm, Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, and Andy Serkis as the perfidious Gollum.

★★ GANGSTER SQUAD -(Westshore/Caprice) A great cast gets to overact while playing with guns in a luridly fictionalized and very brutal crime thriller about the struggle of the LAPD in 1949 to run mobster Mickey Cohen and all his goons out of town. With Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin, and Emma Stone. ★★½ MAMA -(Westshore/Capitol) In this tastily gothic horror offering two little girls are abandoned in the woods the day their mother is murdered by their father. Five years later they are found by an uncle, who takes them in. Unbeknownst to him, a supernatural entity who's been looking after the girls comes along for the ride. Note: reopening at the Capitol 6 on Monday. ★½ HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Westshore) Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton star as witchwhacking bounty hunters, in a horrorthriller that is witless, charmless, and shockingly dull-witted. The Brothers Grimm are owed an apology. ★★★★ LINCOLN -(Odeon/Uni 4) Stephen Spielberg directs awardwinning playwright Tony Kushner's (Angels in America) account of Abraham Lincoln's darkest days as he fights the Civil War and also fights political battles in his cabinet over plans to free America's black slaves.

The superb cast includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field.

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA -(Caprice) A hotel where vampires and sundry other monsters hide out from humans gets a big scare when a backpacking dude shows up looking for a room.

This animated comedy features the voices of Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Andy Samberg. ★★★½ LIFE OF PI -(Odeon/ SilverCity/Caprice) Oscar winning director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain) helms this visually gorgeous adaptation of Yann Martel's magical and spiritual novel about a young man's epic adventures while lost at sea -- most of which are shared with a terrifying Bengal tiger. ★★★½ LES MISERABLES -(SilverCity/Caprice) Victor Hugo's sweeping tale of love, poverty and an obsessed policeman stalking a reformed criminal in 19th century France inspired the best of the mega-musicals, and now makes a stylish migration to the silver screen.

This elegant, emotionally powerful film manages to be both epic and intimate. Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway ★★ PARENTAL GUIDANCE -(Caprice) Billy Crystal and Bette Midler play grandparents who agree to look after their grandkids, only to get into trouble when their old-style parenting approach comes into conflict with that of their progressive kids. Lame but harmless, and occasionally good for a giggle.

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THURS. FEB. 7 ISLAND BREASTSTROKERS DRAGON BOAT TEAM DINNER FUNDRAISER - Funds support this breast cancer survivor team, allowing the opportunity for all breast cancer survivors to engage in a healthy life style with supportive team mates.

Please RSVP. 6-9:30pm at Don Mee's Restaurant (538 Fisgard). $75. islandbreaststroker@gmail.com, islandbreaststrokers.com.

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA ALUMNI WEEK - Alumni Week is the annual celebration of everything that UVic grads do for their communities. It's a great time to come back to campus, renew friendships, and remember your UVic days. See website for full schedule.

To SATURDAY at UVic (3800 Finnerty).

250-721-6000, alumni.uvic.ca/events/ alumniweek.php.

NEW DAY! CHESS NIGHT - Bring your own game, or use one of ours. Bring a friend, or come on your own. THURSDAYS 6-9pm at James Bay Coffee and Books (143 Menzies). Free. 250-386-4700, jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com.

ELEMENTS OF TAROT - Interactive Class in Intuitive Reading: an introduction for those with some or no experience. Work with intuition to communicate with the divine.

Registration required. THURSDAYS to Feb. 28. 7-9:30pm at Triple Spiral Metaphysical Store (3 Fan Tan Alley).

Sliding scale $160-$200/six classes.

250-590-7953.

FRI. FEB. 8 VANCOUVER ISLAND REGIONAL SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP - See all the best on the Island. To SUNDAY. See website for times. All day at Archie Browning Sports Centre (1151 Esquimalt). By donation. 250-514-9227, RCVFSC@gmail.com, skatinginbc. com/competitions/competitive/ vancouver-island-regionals.

SAT. FEB. 9 FEBRUARY FOX FAIR - A fabulous indie designer market timed perfectly to spoil yourself or your loved ones to Valentine treats. You don't have to wait until spring to find all your favorite local makers. 10am-4pm at Fernwood Community Centre (1240 Gladstone). $2. 250-383-1103.

UNITED ECLECTIC PRESENTS: MARKETS ARE FOR LOVERS Whether you are celebrating the love of a sweetheart, a friend, or just beautiful things, you'll be loving yourself for checking this market out. See delectable smelling soaps, sassy jewelry, lip smacking jellies and swoon-worthy prints. 10am-4pm at Church of Our Lord Community Hall (626 Blanshard). $2/kids free.

250-508-7143.

VICTORIA TEA FESTIVAL - Check out the seventh-annual event for premium beverage tastings, food, complimentary presentations and opportunities to purchase tea products. Check out the new coffee exhibitors this year. A silent auction will be offered. Proceeds to Camosun College Child Care Services. 11am5pm at Crystal Garden (713 Douglas). $20. 250-370-4880, victoriateafestival. com. See story, P3.

CHINESE NEW YEAR: LANTERN MAKING - In celebration of Chinese New Year, you’re invited to drop by the rotunda and try your hand at making a simple paper lantern.

Everyone welcome. No registration required. 11am-1pm at Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch (735 Broughton). Free. 250-413-0388.

OWL PROWL - Owls are amazing birds! Join CRD Regional Parks’ guest naturalist David Allinson for this exciting adventure into the dark woods to look for and call owls.

Pre-registration required before Feb. 8. Space is limited. 7-9pm at Mill Hill Regional Park (Langford). $7 + HST. 250-478-3344.

SUN. FEB. 10 VOLKSSPORT SUNDAY WALK - Keep up your resolutions with a 5/12km walk (rated 1A/2A). 9:30am registration, 10am walk at Kings Road Parking Lot (off Shelbourne).

250-598-9390.

PARK TO PARK: 2 IN 1 HIKING ADVENTURE - Here’s your chance to explore two parks in one! Hike with a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist in Francis/King, then follow the Pan Handle Fire Trail to Thetis Lake.

Bring a lunch, water and rain gear, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. 18+.

10am-2pm at the Francis/King Nature Centre (off Munn Road). Free. 250478-3344.

SALTY SUNDAY: CHINESE DRAGONS - Celebrate Chinese New Year's and bid farewell to the year of the dragon. With storytellers and crafts we will find out where dragon and dragon boating stories originated.

1-3pm at The Maritime Museum of BC (28 Bastion Square). Included with admission. 250-385-4222.

MAPLE SYRUP DAY - Take a day trip to sweeten Family Day weekend with the fifth-annual “Maple Syrup Day” and an authentic maple syrup boil. Kids enjoy pancakes, hot chocolate and meet resident goats. Entertainment by award winning west coast fiddler Wesley Hardisty. 10am-2pm at Harbour House Hotel Restaurant and Organic Farm (121 Upper Ganges, Salt Spring Island). Free. 250-537-5571, saltspringharbourhouse.com.

MON. FEB. 11 PSYCHIC CIRCLE SPRING FAIR - Palm, tarot, clairvoyance, clairsentience, aura, numerology, astrology, mediumship, all week. To Feb. 17. Mall hours at Tillicum Centre (3170 Tillicum). $35-50. 250-478-4226.

TUES. FEB. 12 BRAEFOOT BLACK AND WHITE ACCENT NIGHT - Join professionals at a Black and White Accent Party.

Enjoy a night filled with food, drink, entertainment, dancing, games, live and silent auctions and more. Chef Castro and Catalina Grill house, will captivate your taste buds. 7-11pm at a private hangar at the Viscount Aero Centre (9800 McDonald Park, Victoria Airport). $60. 250-721-2244.

WED. FEB. 13 VICTORIA NEWCOMERS CLUB LUNCHEON - The Victoria Women's Newcomers Club welcomes you for lunch. Dress code in effect. 11:30am2:30pm at Uplands Golf Club (3300 Cadboro Bay). $TBA. 250-881-1084, vicdaynewcomers.ca.

WORDS THURS. FEB. 7 UVIC'S DEPARTMENT OF WRITING FACULTY READING NIGHT - Enjoy a night of readings by 10 UVic Writing faculty members, including Bill Gaston, Lorna Crozier, Tim Lilburn, Joan MacLeod and Lee Henderson, plus special guests. 7pm at UVic's HSD Building (Rm A240).

Free. 250-721-6222.

EXPLORING THE POWER OF DREAMS - With Dr. Corrinne Allyson.

Why do we dream, what are they, and how can they symbolically inform our lives? 7-9pm at Royal Roads University (2005 Sooke). Free. 250391-2600 ext. 4801.

FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES WORKSHOP - The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria presents a workshop for parents and caregivers of children/youth age 6-18. Join us for an evening of discussion and learning around sharing responsibility and independence within your family. 6:30-8:30pm at Victoria West Community Centre (521 Craigflower). $10/$5 members.

250-590-8922.

FIND THE M AND WIN A PRIZE FROM MONDAY MAGAZINE

Each week we hide a “M” on the cover.

Last week it was hidden just off the collar on the right.

The winner was chosen by a random draw.

Prove that you’ve found the “M” and get it into our office to win!

Drawn Monday at noon. Submit entries to: 818 Broughton St., Victoria, V8W 1E4 with daytime phone number or fax it to our number at 250-386-2624.

Winner this week: BRIAN MARONIUK

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Underground Railroad: Adam's Journey to the Promised Land. This presentation describes what the UGRR was all about and talks about the journey of an actual traveler, as told by a fourth-generation descendant. 7-8:30pm at Nellie McClung Branch Library (3950 Cedar Hill). Free. 250-477-7111.

WRITER'S GROUP - Weekly drop-in with sessions including peer support, story sharing, guest speakers and more. THURSDAYS 10am-noon at Esquimalt Recreation Centre (527 Fraser). $2/free with rec membership.

250-412-8500, esquimalt.ca.

FRI. FEB. 8 CHRIS YORATH - Join for this powerpoint presentation on his book: A Measure of Value: The Story of the D'Arcy Island Leper Colony. Proceeds go to Leprosy Mission International.

Refreshments provided. 2pm at Central Baptist Church (833 Pandora).

By donation. novice1@telus.net.

PLANET EARTH POETRY - See the west coast launch of "Poet to Poet" an anthology. With readings

by Fiona Lam, Lenore Rowntree, Rhonda Ganz, Susan McCaslin and Yvonne Blomer. Reading begins with an open mic. 7:30 at The Moka House (1633 Hillside). By donation. planetearthpoetryvictoriabc.blogspot. com.

SAT. FEB. 9 EDITING FICTION - Editing Fiction workshop, hosted by the Professional Editors Association of VI. Behind every great novelist and short story writer there is a great editor. In this course, acclaimed author and writing teacher Caroline Adderson will bring out that greatness. 9:30am-4:30pm at Church of Truth (111 Superior) $130.

250-929-8016.

SEWING CLOTHES - work on projects of your own choice [with some guidance in selecting patterns and fabrics according to ability!] You will learn how to read patterns, trace off patterns, construct garments, insert zippers, sew buttonholes and make minor alterations. To March 2.

10am-12:30pm at The Makehouse (833 Fort). $130/4 sessions. 778-432-2292.

SUN. FEB. 10 THE ROOTS OF RELIGION "Looking for the origins of religious practice in the archeological record" with Genevieve von Peltzinger.

Hosted by the Victoria Secular Humanist Association. All welcome.

10:30am at Cedar Hill Rec Centre (3220 Cedar Hill). Free. 250-744-3652.

TUES. FEB. 12 FREESKOOL - "Blueprint for Change: how can we the people create the change we want to see in the world?"

Learn more. 10:30am at Camas Books and Infoshop (2620 Quadra). Free.

250-381-0585.

SHARKS - "Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them." Explore the world of sharks with expert Dr. Julia Baum of UVic's Department of Biology. 6:30-8pm at Hermann’s Jazz Club (753 View). Free. 250-721-7641.

WRITING AFTER DEATH - Everyone wants to be remembered, but is the obituary a dying art form in times of shrinking print journalism? UVic's Department of Writing welcomes journalists and obituary writers Sandra Martin and Tom Hawthorn to discuss the continued importance of writing after death. 7:30pm at UVic's Harry Hickman Building (Rm 105, 3800 Finnerty). Free. 250-721-6222.

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WED. FEB. 13 BLACK PIONEERS IN BC - "Who They Were and Why They Came"?

Celebrate Black History Month with Dr. Valin Marshall as he shares stories of Black pioneers in British Columbia's history. Presented by the BC Black History Awareness Society.

7:00-8:30pm at Bruce Hutchison Branch Library (4636 Elk Lake). Free.

250-727-0104.

RETHINKING MEDIA SERIES #2: “ISLAMIC TERRORISM” AND THE WESTERN MEDIA - “Islamic Terrorism” and the Western Media.

Is there an alternative narrative?

Presentation and workshop with radio host Mehdi Najari. Sponsored

by UVic Social Justice Studies, Victoria Peace Coalition. 7-9:30pm at UVic's MacLaurin Building (Rm. D116, 3800 Finnerty). Free. 250-655-6691.

ARTICULATING AWARENESS Over his nearly 50-year career as a professional artist, award-winning local sculptor Mowry Baden has created art to ride on, art to hide in, art to climb into and art to relax with.

Baden is the latest in the University of Victoria’s long-running Visiting Artist series. 8pm at UVic's Visual Arts Building (Room A162, 3800 Finnerty).

250-721-6222.

CITIZENSHIP 101 - Victoria Immigrant Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) will launch Citizenship 101, a free and interactive learning experience that prepares newcomers for Canadian citizenship. We are also looking for mentors and participants for the program. WEDNESDAYS to April 10, 6-7pm at Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre (637 Bay). Free.

250-361-9433, keri@vircs.bc.ca.

SCRIPTURE STUDIES - Join Catholic Chaplain Fr Dean Henderson for guided study. All welcome.

WEDNESDAYS 4:30-6pm at UVic Multifaith Services Centre (Ring Road, next to UVic Bookstore and bus terminal). Free. 250-721-8339, catholic@uvic.ca.

GALLERIES THURS. FEB. 7 ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA - Spencer Mansion Tour with Robert Taylor & Jeanne Cannizzo. 7-8:30pm at 1040 Moss.

FRI. FEB. 8 DALES GALLERY - Stephanie Harding's new paintings. To March 15 at 537 Fisgard.

GREATER VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY - A Chinatown Celebration: Chinese History In BC Through Photographs. To March 1 at 735 Broughton.

SAT. FEB. 9 LITTLE FERNWOOD GALLERY Exhibit of pen and ink drawings by Gwen Nesbitt, 1914 - 2000. Opening reception hosted by her descendents.

11am-2pm. To Feb. 26 at 1923 Fernwood.

ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA - Watercolour & Ink. Art Rental and Sales presents an exhibition of exciting new works by contemporary local artists Renee Nault, Aimee van Drimmelen and Caitlin McDonagh. Opening reception 2-4pm. To March 4 at 1040 Moss.

MON. FEB. 11 ECLECTIC GALLERY - Three Gilders: work by Anthony Thorn, Georgia Angelopoulos and Horst Molleken. To March 23 at 2170 Oak Bay.

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When it comes to Valentine’s

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ll Signs: This week we have three planets in Pisces promoting increased romantic expectations for Valentine’s Day. This makes this particular Valentine’s Day more romantic and full of pixie dust than it’s been for years. However, romantic expectations can lead to disappointment.

So this is a warning! Make the time to buy your loved one a card or a rose. Any small gesture that is an acknowledgment of your feelings of affection will be so appreciated! Some chocolate fantasy or a favourite candy – when it comes to Valentine’s – the thought counts. And, of course, chaste makes waste. (To my regret, I learned to go astray very late in life.)

smoothly and organized as possible.

Some of you are improving how you store whatever you own (both at work and at home). However, a lovely hit of Pisces is directly opposite your sign. Because fiery Mars is in the picture, you will be direct about expressing your expectations for Valentine’s. (“Get me something or else.�)

That’s OK. Too often we compromise and don’t express our desires. Just tell like it is.

You’re allowed.

LIBRA SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 This is a wonderful, playful, romantic time for Librans. You’re spending more on hotels, spas, restaurants, movies, the theatre and playful times with kids. Of course, these are all things you love to do but right now you’re in overdrive. Enjoy the arts and all creative activities because you have a strong need to express yourself. You’re happy schmoozing with others because there’s no need to pretend to be what you are not.

You have a lot of freedom. But it’s not all just parties and fun, you’re working hard as well. Definitely heed the advice in All Signs above when it comes to Valentine’s Day this week. Express your affection to anyone you like. Why not?

It only makes you and them feel good.

GEORGIA NICOLS

ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19 This continues to be a popular time. Many of you are hanging out with artistic, creative types. All group activities are blessed, whether business conferences or entertaining occasions. Friends can become lovers and lovers can become friends. Socialize extensively and examine your friends because they are a reflection of you. (Yikes.) All team efforts are blessed. In addition, you are also very goaloriented. Discuss your hopes and dreams for the future with others because their feedback can help you. Since your idealism is aroused, you’ll find it rewarding to lend your efforts to any organization that works to make the world a better place.

TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 20 Because the Sun is acting like a spotlight on you, people notice you more than usual. Furthermore, since this lighting is flattering, people see you in positive terms, which is why you might be asked to take on increased responsibilities. This strong influence in Pisces (see All Signs above) will affect your friendships. You might be attracted to competitive sports or physical activities. You also feel idealistic about formulating and pursuing your goals. To do this best, you have to co-ordinate the needs of others with your own needs and make it a win/win situation. “Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we diet.�

GEMINI MAY 21-JUNE 20 Travel plans are exciting. Many of you are also exploring opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. If you can study or go back to school, this will be gratifying because you’re eager to expand your world through learning and adventure. You want more out of life! Romance with someone from another background or a different culture might begin. A strong focus of Pisces at the top of your chart now increases your idealism. When you contemplate your life direction, you realize you want to make your life count for something. You want to make a difference. This is a positive ambition so don’t hesitate to act on it. Talk to those in power who might encourage you.

Remember: You’re not a noun, you’re a verb. Do something.

SCORPIO OCT 23-NOV 21 Home, family and your domestic scene continue to be your primary focus. Many of you are involved in redecorating and entertaining more than usual. (There’s nothing like company coming to make you clean and tweak your home.) This is also an excellent year to get a loan or mortgage. One way or another, the wealth and resources of others will benefit you. (“Come to Momma, baby!�) Like many others, this week (including Valentine’s Day) is sweetly romantic. You want to play! You might find yourself reading, writing and playing games more than usual, including word games with kids. You feel playful and prankish and a bit competitive. Sports will appeal, especially something that is physically active.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 22- DEC 21 You’re hopping! The pace of your days is accelerating with your busy schedule. But in all this busy-ness, delightful things are happening. The first is, you’re loving the beauty in your daily surroundings. This really hits you. Hey, this is wonderful because one of the most powerful things we can experience is a daily appreciation of our lives. The second

thing that hits you is how much love there is in your everyday world. As you observe this, respond to others. Tell people you care. (Everyone loves to hear this and ironically, they rarely do.) All your dealings will be pleasant, light and potentially profitable, even though chaos and activity continue at home with renovations, residential moves or visiting company. (Oy vey.) Steady as she goes.

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AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 It’s fun and games with the Sun and Venus in your sign.

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SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE - Giggling Iguana Productions and the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival team up to present Love Scenes from Shakespeare at Craigdarroch Castle. Running until Feb. 14 (all shows at 8pm). Tickets are $28/25 and are available at 250-592-5323 or thecastle.ca. NOTE: This is not a seated performance and the venue is not wheelchair accessible.

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VOICE ++-Open Space is hosting a four-day celebration of the human voice beginning THURSDAY with a yodelling workshop with Christian Zehnder (7pm, $10). Catch Zehnder in concert FRIDAY (8PM, $15). Helen Pridmore's concert features the unaccompanied voice SATURDAY (8pm, $15), and performance poet Ray Hsu has a reading SUNDAY (7:30pm). Tickets are available at voice2013.brownpapertickets.com.

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WOMEN I KNOW MUSIC SHOWFeaturing Robin Brownwright, Miranda Wright, Katrina Kadoski, Marley Daemon, Betty Supple, Kami Wing, Jula Sevitt and Lily Luminara.

All ages. 7pm at The Cornerstone Cafe (1240 Gladstone). By donation.

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD ORCHESTRA- Homecoming show to promote the new album "Follow my Lead, Lead me to Follow" with funk/ soul guests High Society. 9pm at Club 9ONE9. $12.50/14.50 at Ditch Records, Lyle's Place and ticketweb.ca.

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BROKEN STRINGS- Covering classics by Tom Petty, Ryan Adams, The Talking Heads and Michael Jackson. $5 after 9pm at Canoe Brewpub (450 Swift).

WEEDIE BRAIMAH AND AMADOU KOUYATE-African music sensations perform at White Eagle Hall (90 Dock). 8pm. $15/12 at Lyle's Place or Drumvictoria.com.

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CRAFTY CROWS-Dynamic duo of songwriter Cameron Gunn and multipercussionist Matteo Belcourt. With guest vocalist Monique Hendricks.

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THE TENORS- Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira, and Fraser Walters perform at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. 7:30pm. Tickets are $52.50/65/89.50/105 and are available at selectyourtickets.com.

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3pm at 1525 Begbie. $10. For the Love of Song- A panel concert featuring Virgo Rising (Sharon Hazelwood, Sue Averill, Karen Gillmore), the RabbleBerries (Alan O’Dean, Sharon Hazelwood, Karen Gillmore, Ron Gillmore), the Summerbirds (Patty Castle, Caroline Stengl, Jonny Miller), Without a Net (David and Mary Lowther), Jim Moffatt with Mike Sampson, and Kouskous (Gary Cohen and Amber Woods). In addition, Ann Glover will tell stories and John Gehrke will read a poem or two. After the abbreviated open stage at 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside). $5.

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ALBERT HERRING -Pacific Opera Victoria presents a community-wide celebration of Benjamin Britten's 100th anniversary with three operas on three stages beginning with the delightfully witty Albert Herring at the Royal Theatre. Opens THURSDAY and runs Feb. 9, 15 and 17 at 8pm.

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MON. FEB. 11 DANCEWORKS FESTIVALDancers come from all over Vancouver Island and the lower mainland to compete for the honor of winning the DanceWorks Award of Distinction and the opportunity to represent Victoria DanceWorks at the BC Performing Arts Festival in Chilliwack, BC. Until Feb. 17 at Charlie White Theatre (Mary Winspear, Sidney).

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★★★ THIS IS 40 -(Caprice) This sequel to the raunchy Judd Apatow comedy Knocked Up shows an older Pete and Debbie, complete with two kids, who now find themselves colliding with a mid-life crisis. Despite some sloppiness, this is an insightful, touching, and very funny movie. ★★★ WARM BODIES -(Odeon/ SilverCity/Westshore) Zombie love is the subject of this charming, clever, and highly unusual romcom, as a zombie with a heart saves a human girl . . . and sets strange events in motion. Ahhhh. See review. ★★★ WRECK–IT RALPH -(Caprice) John C. Reilly provides the voice for a video-game villain who tires of being a bad guy and sets out on a quest that throws an entire video arcade into chaos. This occasionally-inspired animation lark includes the voices of Sarah Silverman and Jane Lynch. ★★★★ ZERO DARK THIRTY -(SilverCity) This grapping thriller about the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden is now on the hunt for a handful of Oscars. Directed by Oscarwinner Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker) and starring Jessica Chastain (The Tree of Life).

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★★★ HICKS ON STICKS -(Wed.Thurs., Feb. 6-7: 7:00, 9:15) Boarders (and others) will enjoy this Canadian doc about the efforts of several guys to bring the gospel of skateboarding and heavy-metal music to the hinterlands of B.C. and Alberta. See review. ★★★ FLIGHT -(Fri.-Sat., Feb. 8-9: 3:00, 7:00, 9:45) Denzel Washington is excellent in a morally complex drama about a heroic pilot who does an astonishing job of saving an airliner from certain destruction, only to find himself in a world of trouble for unexpected reasons. ★★★★ THE GOLD RUSH -(Sat.Sun., Feb. 9-10: 1:00 matinee) This witty and touching tale of crazy doings during the Klondike God Rush is one of Charlie Chaplin's most inspired masterworks. ★★★★★ LAWRENCE OF ARABIA -(Sun., Feb. 10: 3:00, 7:00 & Mon., Feb. 11: 7:00 only) Films don't come any more epic than David Lean's 1962 portrait of T. E. Lawrence, the flamboyant military officer who gave inspired and eccentric service in the Middle East during the First World War. This is superb stuff.

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SCREENINGS MOVIE MONDAY - Is screening a gamer double bill: Indie Game: The Movie, followed by King of Kong: A Fist Full of Quarters. The first doc is all about the making of contemporary video games; the second looks a fierce rivalry between two very different competitors who both hope to be the world's best player of Donkey Kong. 6:30/8:30pm MONDAY in the 1900-block Fort. By donation.

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AWARENESS FILM NIGHT -is screening a collection of 10 short films on creating healthy, cooperative, resilient and happy communities.

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This new and inspiring seminar will cover simple ways to improve your digestion, while supporting your body’s natural cleansing process with whole foods and herbal medicines. A healthy digestive tract is the key to a healthy body at any age.

Dr. Wiley is a graduate from the Boucher Institute of Natureopathic Medicine and has a BSc in Human Nutrition from UBC> She has a clinical practice at Sage Clinic in Vancouver as well as Wellspring Health in Tsaawassen, BC. Miranda has had a strong passion for holistic health for over 15 years now and she brings that inspiration to all of her audiences!

See you there!

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400 grams - $

30 softgels $

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60 softgels $

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Harmonized Protein

Resveratrol Astragulus Combo

features a synergistic blend of five high quality, New Zealand sourced proteins along with a full array of complementary support nutrients. All of the ingredients are designed to be in balance and to work in harmony with each other as well as with our bodies.

The Antioxidant, Anti-aging wonder

840 g

4999

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255 ml

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Sealicious

is a gentle 2-week program. Using four unique herbal compounds, this regime is a healthy way of supporting digestion, nutrient absorption, circulation, cellular regeneration, immune function and the ongoing maintenance of a healthy weight.

• Contains ASTA-GUARD (astaxanthins), one of the most powerful antioxidants available today.

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3999

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DigestMORE is a powerful blend of digestive enzymes that help ensure the proper breakdown of food so that it can be utilized by the body. Proper digestion is vital for good health and energy. Signs of poor digestion are gas and bloating, heartburn, constipation, cramps after eating, tiredness after eating, and inability to eat certain types of foods.

2999

Botanica Restorative Cleanse

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Heavy feeling after eating?

• each serving contains the equivalent of 200 glass of red wine • 98% active transresveratrol most products contain only 45%-50% • Supports heart and cardiovascular health

• Antibiotic and rBGH free • Enhances lean muscle growth • Offers exceptional immune support • Supports cardiovascular health • Designed for optimal absorption, utilization & elimination

1899

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90 caps

An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health.

Supports heart health.

• Superior bio availability • Co Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that supports energy production, muscle and heart strength

• Co Q10 has blood pressure lowering effect and

Buy one get the second 250 ml

4298

$

540 g

40% OFF

has been proven effective as part of the treatment for those with heart failure • Reduces the fatigue and muscle pain, side effects associated with certain cholesterol-lowering drugs 60 caps • 100 mg

$

2999

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