By Bev Schellenberg Sitting at a table in a Victoria Starbucks, 22-year old Angel Crane could be just another University of Victoria student relaxing at the end of a full day. She sips her coffee and takes the occasional call on her cell phone. With her dark hair pulled back into a ponytail, it’s impossible […]

Continued from page 1 Once she arrived in Vancouver, she stayed with her older half-sister, preparing to move back to her grandmother’s in Victoria. But Margaret called repeatedly, begging her to come back. Then Dubie called, saying everything would change, that he was sorry. Confused and uncertain, Angel made the decision to return to Hawaii: […]

Continued from page 2 In late August, 2006, Angel’s efforts were successful, and she was awarded custody of her siblings. Soon after, thanks to B.C. Housing and Capital Region Housing, the children and she moved into a rental home. With assistance from the Ministry of Children and Families, and thanks to the organization of Kim […]