David Wilder: Private Eye: January 9, 2023 issue |
Magazine Issue
The Stories We Belong To showcases Indigenous artworkArtwork can be an expression of culture, and that’s what the 2022 Indigenous Emerging Artists Program (IEAP) participants are demonstrating in a new exhibit, The Stories We Belong To. 2013 IEAP alumnus Jesse Campbell is a current mentor and coordinator of the program, and he says that part of the purpose of the program is […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: NOFX deliver strong closer with Double AlbumNOFX Double Album (Fat Wreck Chords) 4/5 Long-running California-based punk band NOFX is known for their addition of comedy to their songs and taking on controversial topics, but with Double Album, a follow-up to 2021’s Single Album, the band brings in a large storytelling element, mixed with lessons drawn from the members’ life experiences, letting […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: The Fabelmans late winner for top movie of 2022The Fabelmans (2022) 3.5/4 Just a little while ago, Top Gun: Maverick was my favourite film of 2022. However, in December there was a latecomer that knocked it off that position: Steven Spielberg’s newest film The Fabelmans. From its stunning performances to its homage to the art form of filmmaking, this is simply pure movie […] Continue Reading |
Taxidermy Bug Project: January 9, 2023 issue |
The Sheepdogs bring classic rock to townIf you happen to be walking past the Royal Theatre on January 15 and you hear what you assume is your favourite rock classics wafting through the air—sounds reminiscent of Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Allman Brothers Band, and Thin Lizzy—you’re in for a rude awakening. It’s not classic ’70s rock, it’s the closest thing happening […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 30, 2022 issueA reminder about the importance of education: In our November 24, 1997 issue, we reported that World AIDS Day was approaching on December 1, and AIDS was deeply feared by people worldwide. While many people were educated on the reality of AIDS and there were many places to get tested for it, irrational fear still […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Full-time studies not best decision for everyoneReturning to school full-time as a mature student was not the best decision I’ve ever made. Juggling parenting, housework, schoolwork, and friends nagging to hang out has been more overwhelming than I anticipated. I now realize this is probably why many of my friends my age attend post-secondary part-time. Every aspect of my life has […] Continue Reading |
Festive Cantatas celebrates Christmas with Bach performanceIn December, Early Music Vancouver Pacific Baroque Series returns to Victoria to present a collection of Bach’s more festive compositions. Festive Cantatas: J.S. Bach Magnificat & Cantata BWV 110 (‘Let Our Mouth Be Full of Laughter’) explores the human side of the Christmas story by blending instrumentation and vocals to create a polyphonic experience. Pacific […] Continue Reading |
Federal government removes interest on student loans, raises repayment thresholdThe federal government recently announced that it will permanently eliminate interest on the federal portion of student loans. This change is a response to the rising cost of living that’s causing financial hardship for students and recent graduates. The government also recently announced they were raising the income threshold for the Repayment Assistance Plan from […] Continue Reading |