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Dear Mayor and Council I am writing to you regarding the Crystal Pool Replacement Project. I understand you are looking for pool space for those swimmers who will be displaced should you choose the north option and close the facility for several years. I am involved with several clubs and at the pool often and … Read moreCrystal Pool closure needs

Dear Mayor and Council I am reaching out with an urgent request for the Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre project. I respectfully request that as you draft final plans, you consider a) building south,  b) building a parkade in the Save-On Memorial parking lot as opposed to in the park and c) forming a joint … Read more3 requests to Mayor and Council regarding the new Crystal Pool

I am a resident of Victoria and a person living with a disability, in my case, Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects my central nervous system and can cause serious disability. When I was first diagnosed, I had a doctor and a neurologist who monitored the progress of my disease. … Read moreWhy the Province should help pay for a new Crystal Pool

I’ve been watching a wave of hate roll in toward Diana Nyad increasing in intensity as NYAD the movie approaches its Netflix November 3rd release. It’s reminiscent of the tsunami that flooded the open water community in September 2013 when the at-the-time 64 year-old, on her 5th attempt, entered the water off Havana Cuba to … Read moreIn a world full of “heroes” be your own shero

Dear Mr. Soulliere Director, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management at City of Victoria BC I am a frequent swimmer and Crystal Pool and feel compelled to share a recent experience. I believe it reflects the professionalism and value of the staff at the pool. On March 26 in the early afternoon I was swimming near … Read moreRecognizing a job well done!

Dear Mayor and Council Congratulations on your new roles. I wish you every success. I am writing to you in regard to my friends Lisa and Meliah, two Spirit Orcas and Victoria Special Olympic Athletes. I am asking that in your new role you help them. My partner and I take Lisa, Meliah and our friend,Ben, for … Read moreRe: Lisa & Meliah

Dear neighbours I wish to share something with you. I hope you are able to take a few moments to read it. The past week and a bit have been very challenging. I have been hearing things, things that have left me feeling very weary and troubled. It all started with Pickleball Courts. Normally I … Read moreBeacon Hill Park and Sour Pickles

The Spirit Orcas are a group of open water swimmers living with intellectual disabilities and who swim across waterways throughout the province. Over the past 6 years they have established themselves as experienced open water swimmers by completing: a 30km relay across Lake Cowichan, becoming the first known group of people to swim a 20km … Read more#SwimGift: Swimming with Spirit Orcas