Cook Roberts LLP is delighted to welcome Bianca Kendregan to its civil litigation and family law team. Bianca returns to Victoria after working in northern British Columbia where she had a broad litigation practice in criminal, civil, family and estate matters. She has trial experience in both the Provincial and Supreme Court. Bianca will be applying her talents to resolving family law disputes, both in the alternative dispute resolution area and in trial work. A mother herself, she is aware of the concerns and challenges faced by family-law clients. Bianca’s clients will find her effective, tough and compassionate.
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pocket watches, bow ties and fedoras. And did we mention the kilt craze? We know the Scots own it, but, hey, we wear it well in this city.
18 The Ghosts
By all accounts, we’re one of Canada’s most haunted cities, from the ghosts of those hanged in Bastion Square to the spectre of Doris Gravlin, said to be strangled at Victoria Golf Course by her husband in 1936. But don’t take our word for it. Take a hair-raising tour with the historians and raconteurs at discoverthepast.com.
19 Fernwood Square
Flanked by the Belfry Theatre in an old gabled church, the faux Tudor Fernwood Pub and other buildings of historic vintage, this square is one of the city’s funkiest. Find artisan shops, indie eateries, a cherry tree (recently hung with paper wishes), bubble blowers, musicians, artists (don’t miss Fernwood’s painted telephone poles) and the occasional cat sneaking through. See the Square at its liveliest at Fernfest, June 22 and 23.
20 Raino Dance
From floor barre fusion to flamenco, Raino Dance is the gem of Victoria’s vibrant dance culture. Launched by Lynda Raino in 1982 and now owned by dancer/choreographer Monique Salez, Raino Dance is more than a studio — it’s a culture of the creative. Its annual show, this year at the Royal Theatre on June 16, is a must-see of dance, from ballet to e-funk.
21 Gone to the Dogs!
When City Hall talked about fencing the dog area on Dallas Road, the public bark was epic. “Leave those dogs alone,” people said. Victoria loves its canines. We put bowls of water on sidewalks for thirsty mutts and even challenged bylaws so that Cody, the shop dog at Charmaine’s Past & Present, could continue to lounge outside the shop door on Fort. (A sweet soul; may Cody rest in peace.)
22 Chinatown’s Red and Gold Lanterns Strung above Fisgard Street, these lanterns in lucky gold and red, symbolizing vitality and good fortune, were installed as part of the city’s Heavenly Lights Project in 2010. At night, they glow like crimson and yellow