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No small amount of importance has been placed on networking, especially for students who are uncomfortable in this endeavour. Vancouver Island is small compared to Vancouver, Ottawa, or any major city in the US. Camosun does a great job gathering employers looking to hire freshly minted graduates, but as a student I would argue that […]

Bike lanes are a necessity for many students, especially those who can’t afford a car. Many other community members also need bike lanes to travel, as riding bikes to work or elsewhere saves a considerable amount of money on bus tickets, gas, and insurance. In addition to saving people money, bike lanes encourage greener forms […]

Previously, we talked about culture, its importance, and what it really means to a company. Do we hire from the outside or promote from within? The thought is if we can find someone who is a good fit, they’ll be successful and the business will carry on. In the book Built to Last by Jim […]

As we kick off the new year, it’s easy to get wrapped up in school, work, life… you name it. But staying connected with your community will end up flowing into other areas of your life—it’s all about balance. The MyWellness program wants students to stay happy, healthy, and balanced this year, so that’s why […]

There’s been a lot of misinformation circulating about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s big move to Canada. This is rather ironic, considering that the entire reason that they are moving to BC is to avoid negative press and fake news.  In the past, Meghan Markle has had terrible encounters with the paparazzi in Britain […]

I drive from here to Kelowna, then to Calgary, and back to Victoria a few times a year. Driving alone, which I usually do, there is time and space enough for me to think deeply about things. Having lived in active addiction for most of my life (save the past two years that I have […]