20 Years Ago in Nexus: February 5, 2014 issueNeedles and veins: Our February 21, 1994 issue had a doozy of a cover photo: a stark black and white image of someone shooting up. The story was about Victoria’s heroin problem, which was starting to get some attention around that time. As part of the feature story, we interviewed a drug user (who didn’t […] Continue Reading |
Queerly Forward: Time to heart your parts“The parts you heart are a lot more than what’s between your legs,” says the Canadian Federation of Sexual Health regarding the upcoming Heart Your Parts campaign, taking place February 10-14. This campaign is part of the 11th annual Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week. It’s a chance to promote sex positivity and celebrate the […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: Olympic-sized issuesThe colony of Canada has constructed LGBT rights in its constitutional framework. Although this gives many rights to LGBT people within the colony of Canada, we must contrast this against the operations of our government abroad. What are our governments and political leaders saying when they claim to guarantee rights while simultaneously actively participating in […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Chicken curry in a flashChicken curry is a spicy dish that’s great when you’re feeling a cold coming on, and it can also be either an extravagant meal built to impress or a simple dish made in a hurry. Tonight’s dish is a test of “this is what I have, what can I make?” which goes along with my […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Blackberry revamps, game prices up, Timmie’s techIn the last two issues we took a look at the technology trends that we may see in 2014. We also covered several devices which we will be seeing more of in 2014. Some of them left us amazed, while others made us wonder about their futures. But that’s the story of life, isn’t it? […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Prime Minister confirms west coast is best coastIn case you didn’t know, Canada is really big (at least in the literal, geographical sense). On one level, our size and distance from each other keeps us all interesting: west coasters have our Nanaimo Bars and Newfoundlanders their seal-flipper pies. These fun cultural differences don’t generally lead to a lot of regional animosity (although […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: Combat Rape CultureRecently, many countries have been highlighted and criticized in Western news media for violent sexual assaults against women. Unfortunately, some of these reports have been problematic, as they tend to sensationalize foreign social problems and relate to them without accurate comparisons. This, in turn, makes Westerners feel safer, deflates social concerns for our own countries’ […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Becoming an entrepreneurWhat do Hugh Hefner and Martha Stewart have in common? While one’s famous for his centerfolds and the other for her centerpieces, they both share a passion for entrepreneurship. This issue we’ll explore the personality traits needed to become a savvy business mogul. Goal-oriented All dreams but no action does not an entrepreneur make. If […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: 2014 electronics are hereThe first month of 2014 is almost over and we’ve already experienced the year’s biggest showcase of consumer electronics. Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 had a lot to offer and left everyone with much to anticipate. Most of the products showcased in 2013 are now in the market and growing fast, and more than a […] Continue Reading |
Queerly Forward: Coming out success storyMy experience coming out to my friends and family just before the holidays was unique. Rather than talking to everyone personally, I posted on Facebook to spread the word loud and clear to all those online. Not everyone I am close to is on Facebook, but most are, and I knew a lot of people […] Continue Reading |
