Politically Speaking: Canada’s stance on Gaza conflict troublingCanada’s relevance on the world stage has only been increasing since World War II, for better or for worse. We still have far less sway than the US or the European Union, but on the rare occasion that Canada speaks, people actually tend to listen. That’s why I thought it was important to mention the […] Continue Reading |
A message from the Camosun College Student Society: BC teachers deserve fair dealAs spring turns to summer and the British Columbia Teacher’s Federation (BCTF) carries on without a new collective agreement, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) continues to stand in solidarity with BC teachers. An attack on one branch of education is an attack on education as a whole, and postsecondary students have every right to […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Ride for women’s mental health a successThousands of cyclists across Canada came together on June 22 to celebrate and strengthen mental health and raise $800,000 for the cause. Our Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) team, Is This Wheel Life?, was there. Ride Don’t Hide is a community bike ride taking place in 19 communities across Canada, benefiting the Canadian Mental Health […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Spoons solid breakfast fareSpoons Diner serves up greasy-spoon-style food that will fill any hungry void and ease any hangover. Nestled in the Super 8 Hotel on Douglas, Spoons is a fun place with a sense of humour. The first thing you’ll notice about Spoons is that they are very reminiscent in style and feel to Floyd’s Diner. This […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Summer spywareIt’s summer and we‘re back to ensure that you get your dose of tech news. Amidst the beaches and parties, it’s our job to keep you updated with the latest and greatest happenings in the tech world. In this industry, a lot can change over a week, let alone a month. Did we tell you […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Prostitution debate rages on in OttawaI’ve decided for the summer issue that instead of politics, let’s talk about sex. Okay, not really, but the politics of doing the nasty, and paying for it, are on everyone in Ottawa’s mind these days as we approach the hearing for Peter MacKay’s excitingly named “Prostitution Bill.” If you haven’t been following, a number […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Nobody wants this pipeline, but…When I say “Northern Gateway,” I can hear you yawning from here. And, as a politics guy, I could let that bother me. But I won’t, because I get it. There has been so much talk about Enbridge’s proposal in the last few years that it really has been beaten to death. In fact, we […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Bleue Coyote delivers the goodsThe Bleue Coyote Bar and Grill serves some quality food with generous portions on the Brentwood Bay strip. A pub-style restaurant found at the corner of Wallace and West Saanich Road, this is one of those places I’ve passed numerous times, but never quite found the time to visit. Too bad: I was missing out. […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Listen, don’t solveI completed a mental health and addictions practicum in six weeks, just prior to graduation. My mentor was a mental health worker and mobile medication monitor. We travelled from site to site, observing clients as they ingested medications prescribed for treatment. We ran a coffee house that encouraged residents to leave the privacy of their […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Google scores big with music and mapsSpring has been wonderful time for the tech-y and geeky people, with lots of announcements and pleasant surprises. And it wasn’t just the anticipated released dates of devices that were pushed a bit earlier, but also the announcement of the much-awaited Google Music services. So, let’s have a look at the wonderful tech stories over […] Continue Reading |
