March 2, 2016

For local visual artist Keegan Rice, the act of creating is not just a personal pastime; it’s necessary. Few hobbies or interests have established a prominent place in his life, but art has been a constant endeavour. “I’ve always been into art, but I started really drawing a lot when I was a kid and […]

That’s Why I’m a Journalist is a collection of first-hand accounts from Canadian reporters talking about some of their most memorable experiences; the result is a, mainly, compelling and fascinating read. The stories all focus on events that made the journalists in question have moments where they realized that their job matters. Maybe I’m a […]

  The Reel Paddling Film Festival, now in its 11th year, screens independent films about paddling sports. That’s right: the movies are all related to water, the environment, and paddling. This year, the main themes are kayaking and the most recent craze on the water: stand-up paddle boarding. This year also sees a change in […]

Slam poetry has found its voice in Victoria throughout the last decade. Starting in 2005 as a monthly open-mic night at Solstice Cafe, it is now a staple in the local arts scene. A familiar name within Victoria’s growing poetry community is shayne avec i grec. A member of Victoria’s first slam-poetry team in 2005 […]