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NEWS: New Victoria MP joins NDP caucus /A4 ARTS: Interactive kid’s book hits the market /A14 SPORTS: New no-fight rule will change lacrosse /A16
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Oak Bay says hello to new Tweed magazine Oak Bay Beach Hotel sets the scene for official unveiling Laura Lavin News staff
Oak Bay’s elite turned out in force to greet the newest member of the community as Tweed magazine was unveiled last night. Published by Oak Bay News’ owner Black Press, Tweed was officially unveiled by Publisher Penny Sakamoto and Director, Advertising Sales Oliver Sommer in a gala event held in the Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s David Foster Theatre. “Tweed tells the story of a unique and eclectic hose who know community through those it best, its residents,” said Sakamoto. “Readers from both within and outside its geographic boundaries can look forward to amazing narrative that e explores the essence y of what makes Oak Bay great.” he Guests included the vin hotel’s owners Kevin and Shawna Walker, who, along with their family, are gural featured in the inaugural e. edition of the magazine. d the Others who praised magazine included Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen and former mayor Christopher Causton, who makes his debut as columnist in the pages of Tweed. The first edition of the Oak Bay-focused magazine, which features work from well-known local photographers and writers, also contains a detailed peek into Jim Kirk’s unique home on the Avenue, in the heart of Oak Bay, and a visit with artist Pat Martin Bates. Tweed is delivered to doorsteps with the Oak Bay News, and is available at a number of local businesses. editor@oakbaynews.com
Marriage Commissioner Cathy Lavoie, left, conducts her 83rd wedding and first in a book store as she weds Mark Davidson and Yukari Peerless in Tall Tales Books. Don Denton/News staff
Storybook wedding no tall tale Space hosts writing society, bookstore and exchange of nuptials Natalie North News staff
On a crisp December afternoon, Yukari Peerless packed up her two kids and headed to the bookstore – to get married. None of the romance between Peerless and Mark Davidson has been conventional, from the moment the social media-savvy couple connected via Tweetup, to Davidson’s initial Facebook friend request, to their first face-to-face meeting during last year’s
BlogWorld conference in Los Angeles. It seems fitting then, that Peerless and Davidson would exchange vows in a rather alternative venue – one that’s also home to a non-profit agency aimed at inspiring children to write their own impassioned stories. On Dec. 7, Davidson, an online communications strategist from Los Angeles and Peerless, an ESL agent and entrepreneur based in Victoria, held hands in the window of Tall Tales Books on Cadboro Bay Road, and before a handful of friends, became
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husband and wife. Of the 83 marriages commissioner Cathy Lavoie has performed, this was the first she conducted in a bookstore. “When you think about getting married, you want it to be a positive experience,” Davidson said. “You want it to be full of positive feelings and attachments. There’s always been a good vibe there. It just made sense.” PLEASE SEE: Happy ending for all, Page A13
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