Open Space: Coping with the stress of an increasingly dangerous world

How do you feel when you watch the news? Are you happy about the direction the world is heading in? Are you comfortable with the road our leaders have put us on? Are you confident in your ability to navigate the hazards that are present and on the horizon? If you regularly follow world events, […]

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God Is a Scottish Drag Queen shows God with a sense of humour and an accent

Do you ever wish you could sit down with the Almighty, and really just get down to brass tacks? Well, with God Is a Scottish Drag Queen, audiences can do just that. Comedian Mike Delamont started his stage career here in Victoria, and now he’s coming back, and bringing his most-loved show with him. The […]

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New Music Revue: The Telephone Numbers embrace doomed optimism on second album

The Telephone Numbers Scarecrow II (Slumberland) 3.5/5 San Francisco’s The Telephone Numbers are cementing themselves as a worthy presence in the indie pop scene, with their second album, Scarecrow II, boldly embracing the timeless feel of ’70s and ’90s rock. From the opening track, “Goodbye Rock n Roll,” the band establishes a clear and distinct […]

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News Briefs: October 15, 2025 issue

College receives $625,000 donation The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation recently gave a $625,000 donation to Camosun College. The pledge will support the trades sampler program over two and a half years. The program, which runs 12 weeks, aims to introduce students to a range of skilled trades.

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British Columbia Federation of Students launches new campaign in support of post-secondary funding

The British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) recently launched a new campaign, Cuts Suck. Fix Education. Advocating for the return of provincial government funding, the campaign aims to address a slow financial cut to the BC post-secondary education system that has lasted over the past 20 years. “Students shouldn’t have to delay their graduation because […]

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Pieces of Performance: Backstage Shade Festival quotables

Be sure to pay attention and learn your history. That blood, sweat, and tears ended slavery. As we watch abroad, we see the desecration of soil. While millionaires live in spoil. Now we fight once again to protect our rights. Through rallies and education we hang on until light. To be part of the revolution […]

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Thoughts on returning to post-secondary as a mature student

Starting a new school year at college or university can come with so many mixed emotions, and that could come at any age. Whether you’re just out of high school, in your 30s, or in your golden years, deciding to step into higher education can place us all on that same level. “Hi, it’s me, […]

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