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NEWS: Federal candidates tackle infrastructure /A3 ARTS: What’s on at the local art galleries /A8 SPORTS: Rugby, running and more for sports fans /A21
OAK BAYNEWS Friday, October 9, 2015
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Oak Bay High School officially opens with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday. From left: Ruby Tang and Matti Grant, representing two of the four pillars carried from the old building to the new; principal Dave Thomson; Piet Langstraat, SD61 Superintendent of Schools; Oak Bay Gordon Head MLA Andrew Weaver; BC Minister of Education Mike Bernier; SD61 Trustee Deborah Nohr; Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen; and students Veronique Beaudet and Robert Lee. The students represented excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and community leadership and philanthropy.
Marathoners seek support on Oak Bay streets
Road closures in effect as thousands of runners descend on Greater Victoria Christine van Reeuwyk Oak Bay News
Oak Bay spectators are critical in the success of runners in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, says one resident and 2015 participant. “It’s a good opportunity for people to get out and cheer people on who have been training for the last four months,” said Jamie Morgan, a marathon clinic co-ordinator with Frontrun-
ners. “Some people think it’s a bother having the roads closed but it’s a good opportunity to be part of the community.” Sunday morning, Oct. 11, more than 11,000 people will participate in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The races (8K – 7:15 a.m., Half Marathon – 7:30 a.m., Marathon – 8:45 a.m., and Kids Run – 10:15 a.m.) start near and finish in front of the B.C. Legislative Buildings. Most runners will finish the events by 2:15 p.m. Many participants will trot, jog, run or walk through Oak Bay. “Marathoners have to do it rain or shine so the crowds that we see on the route are that much better. It just gives you energy,” Morgan said. “They drive you they keep you going and
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keep you motivated and remind you why you’re out there.” For months now he’s been working a clinic with about 200 people training, with a focus on the GoodLife half and full marathon. “Last year I was able to be at the finish line and see (clinic participants) cross the finish line,” Morgan said. “You get to see them come across with the smiles, the grimaces the tears, the emotions.” This year it’s been a two-way street, as participants encouraged him to be ready for the run he’ll do himself on Sunday. PlEASE SEE: Road closures, Page A2
Jamie Morgan, a marathon clinic co-ordinator with Frontrunners
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