Two hundred and fifteen pairs of children’s shoes. Two hundred and fifteen stuffed animals. And two hundred and fifteen wooden crosses lined the front steps of the BC Parliament Buildings today. All in honour of the two hundred and fifteen indigenous children...
Last week’s climate strike was nationwide, and here in Victoria BC, close to 10,000 people, mostly students gathered around the Legislative Buildings to have their voices finally heard. The energy was intense, people were angry, students rolled up their sleeves...
When CrackerJackFlash was asked to capture the 2019 Highland Games for the Victoria BC chapter’s promotional video, I literally had no idea what I was getting myself into, to be honest. But the moment I stepped onto the field with these powerful women and men, I...
I had the opportunity to shoot both stills and video for the Highland Games in Victoria, BC today, and I was blown away by the athleticism in the sport, especially on the women’s side. Here’s one of the athletes competing in the Weight Throw, where female...
Odd Fellows Columbia Lodge #2 joined forces with Bastion Lodge #4 to raise funds, Mad Men-style, for the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (YES). The event typically brings 75-90 players each year for an opportunity to show off their skills while raising money for a...
The Deadfellows Speakeasy event, hosted by Odd Fellows here in Victoria, was a bone shaking fundraiser to help relieve the distress of childhood arthritis in support of its local charity partner Cassie + Friends. Big thanks to Fran and Liz of Bastion #4 for organizing...