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As we venture into the first official days of summer, it seems as though the excessive rains and frosts of the past three seasons have brought forth a welcome abundance.

A Victoria artist will swim across Ontario鈥檚 Canoe Lake as a tribute to Canadian painter Tom Thomson, who drowned there a century ago. Paul Walde won鈥檛 be alone.

Dear Dr. Roach: A year ago, I had cardiac bypass surgery. Everything went great: I had no pain. In a sense, it didn鈥檛 even feel like any surgery took place, except for the incision and drainage tubes, which were a good physical reminder.

MUSIC What: 34th Annual TD Victoria International Jazz Festival When: Friday through July 2 Where: Various venues, including the Royal Theatre, McPherson Playhouse, Dave Dunnet Theatre Tickets: Available at the Victoria Jazz Society, Lyle鈥檚 Place, th

IN CONCERT What: Jacob Collier Where: McPherson Playhouse When: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37.50, $45.

IN CONCERT What: Tall Tree Music Festival featuring Beats Antique, Tokyo Police Club, Shapeshifter NZ, Easy Star All-Stars, DJ Nu-Mark, Jesse Roper and more When: Friday through Monday Where: Brown鈥檚 Mountain, Port Renfrew Tickets: $90-$200 at talltr

Celebrate childhood at two events designed with younger folks in mind, in Victoria and Qualicum Beach. Take your kids to the Point Ellice House Children鈥檚 Birthday Party for sa国际传媒, today at the historic house and attraction.

BIRTHDAY THURSDAY: Make it your priority over the next 12 months to widen and deepen your thinking, even if it takes you into areas which some people say are best avoided.

Dear Tony: I have recently become the treasurer of our strata council. In reviewing the correspondence to collections, several聽owners have complained about the strata management company back-charging them for administrative or service costs.

BIRTHDAY WEDNESDAY: It's time to start turning your dreams into realities and with both the Sun and Mercury moving in your favor that won't be hard to do.