Kreviazuk evokes emotions through music

Singer, composer, and Juno Award winner Chantal Kreviazuk’s music comes from a deep place inside of her. And it’s her emotions that make her the impeccable composer she is and allow her to, as she puts it, “sponge out” her music. “I came from a musical family and had many influences growing up and felt […]

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Mother Mother unlocks sonic mysteries with The Sticks

Transcendental magic and cheese-based creative experiences: Vancouver-based art-pop quintet Mother Mother have been busy. Hot off the heels of a whirlwind year of touring in support of their third album Eureka, the band recently released their most eclectic (yet, at the same time, most cohesive) offering to date: The Sticks. The Sticks carries on with […]

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Charity event transforms regular people into boxers

Imagine having no combat skills and getting put into a boxing ring to duke it out. Imagine waking up every weekday morning and training at 6 am for two months straight to prepare for your big fight. That’s exactly what contenders in a local charity event called Fight 4 the Cause do. We spoke with […]

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Panel to discuss public oversight at Lansdowne event

Public oversight. What is it, and what does it mean for you? Okay, hold on: I can see you turning the page already, so just give me two minutes. Trust me, by the end of this article, you’ll be all over public oversight. In a world where technology moves ahead at a rate faster than […]

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A trio of restaurants to check out during the holidays

What does a starving college student do with most of their limited spending cash? Eat and drink, of course! For me, the emphasis is very much on the eating, as I love food and I can eat an atrocious amount of it (where it all goes, I haven’t figured out yet). So in preparation for […]

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Hats off to hats

Hats are statement accessories. Whether the hat has a massive plume of feathers gushing out of its crown or it’s a simple black beret, people are going to notice the person wearing a hat. And that, in turn, can be a confidence builder. “You’re going to get a few comments and compliments from people when […]

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Last-minute shopping the only way

Doing holiday shopping ahead of time is so overrated. Leaving the gift-getting to the last minute will be sure to get your creative juices, and your adrenaline, flowing like rum and eggnog. In the back of every Christmas gift-giver’s mind there’s a little voice that whispers, “Maybe you should start thinking about shopping for gifts,” […]

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Controversial webcast on HIV issues in Africa aims to open minds on an international scale

A first-time webcast focusing on the epidemic of HIV/AIDS and disabilities in Africa will broadcast on November 29 from University of Victoria’s Cinecenta theatre. As part of the webcast, a live international panel will discuss the issues around stigma, gender, human rights, and self-worth. The panel is taking on the challenge of addressing these controversial […]

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News Briefs: Oil, cocaine, sled dogs, etc.

Business students win competition Four Camosun College business students were recently awarded the top prize in an accountants’ case competition at Simon Fraser University. The Camosun team of Eric Brabander, Annette Wagers, Natalia Simo, and John Turner won a $2,500 shared scholarship. Students were given one day to work on a case assignment before presenting […]

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CUPE job action disrupts Camosun as workers fight for contract

Striking Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) support staff workers at Camosun College took job action on Tuesday November 20 and Wednesday November 21. Signs gripped in cold fists wrapped in soggy gloves were waved through the air. Flags were raised and automobiles issued honks of encouragement. If one didn’t know better, they might mistake […]

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