However, Indigenous people have been trying for decades to tell us about the criminal activity that occurred. The letter-writer’s attempt to speculate about the cause of death is inappropriate, and his point that other children died at a young age in this era is an attempt to minimize the terrible impact of these schools, which is incredibly harmful to survivors. He points out the stark difference himself that non-Aboriginal children had headstones marking their graves, meaning that their parents knew how and when they died. I am ashamed and saddened not only that individuals still attempt to minimize the impact of residential schools, but that they feel they need to publicly share their opinion, which helps no one and only does harm.
Prices are climbing as demand outstrips supply and sales numbers jump. The capital region is facing a tight inventory with just 1,450 properties for sale down 43 per cent from May 2020. Board president David Langlois predicts strong demand will continue, which means the region needs to support the creation of a housing market that can respond to population growth and evolve with community needs. “Victoria is an amazing place to live and we will continue to see demand for property here,” Langlois said Tuesday. Langlois praised the City of Victoria for moving to fast-track non-profit developments. In May, the benchmark value for a Greater Victoria condominium rose to $521,000 from $487,000 in the same month in 2020.
For the first time, the monthly benchmark value for a single-family house in the core area of Victoria has topped $1 million. The benchmark price for a single-family house in the core reached . . .
VICTORIA Members of the Oak Bay High School community are expressing their condolences after a teenager died unexpectedly over the weekend. In a letter sent to families Monday, Oak Bay principal Tom Aerts said that St. Michael s University School student Harrison Helliwell died on Sunday. The Grade 10 student went to Oak Bay High last year, and was expected to return to the school for Grade 11. Since he previously attended Oak Bay High, the school said he likely had many social connections with current students. The school provided some advice for families who may be affected by the unexpected death. The school suggests that parents listen to children and make time for them as they grieve, try to maintain a regular routine and watch for physical signs of grief, such as headaches, loss of appetite, anxiety or sleep disturbance.
Having twice postponed a 100-person wedding at Hatley Castle that was supposed to include her beloved grandfather, Tess Hunter is now opting for a simple backyard event this summer as the province . . .