Victoria Chamber Orchestra brings own spin to Christmas music

The Victoria Chamber Orchestra will be having its Baroque Christmas Concert later this month; it will feature numerous classical Christmas concertos. Violinist Don Kissinger says that the concert mainly consists of music that explores famous Christmas themes like the birth of Christ. “Most of the concert’s music has to do with what are called Christmas […]

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New Music Revue: Bring the Hoax bring mixed feelings with debut EP

Bring the Hoax Bring the Hoax (Lövely Records) 3/5  Swedish alt-rock band Bring the Hoax’s debut EP leaves me with mixed feelings. Guitarist/vocalist Karl Nordahl describes their style as “business class indie rock” but I didn’t get that impression while listening. Instead, I’d say it’s more like garage-band indie rock. In every song the bass […]

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Under pressure: Camosun students deal with the stresses of today

“Stress” and “anxiety” have become buzzwords of sorts, thanks to an increasing awareness of the importance of self-care. Rising inflation rates, pandemics, healthcare and housing crises… it’s easy to see why stress is running rampant. And Camosun students, as I’m sure you’re aware, are not immune to stress. Students are stressed for a number of […]

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Local glam rocker Art d’Ecco keeps moving, keeps rocking

Local glam rocker Art d’Ecco has been anything but still since the release of his album After the Headrush earlier this year. Art just returned home from a European tour this October and is now preparing for shows here in Victoria and over in Vancouver. As a kid, spending hours in the mall at HMV, […]

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News Briefs: November 16, 2022 issue

Island Sexual Health Clinic reopens at Lansdowne The Island Sexual Health Clinic has reopened in Richmond House on the Lansdowne campus. The clinic is open Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, and walk-in and appointments are both welcome. Call or text 250-888-6814 during open hours to book an appointment. Fire ban cancels annual Traditional […]

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Camosun College Student Society moves ahead after fall student elections

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held its fall student elections from Monday, October 24 to Wednesday, October 26. CCSS external executive Jessie Niikoi says that the student society is happy with the how the elections went this time around. “We generally feel like it was a smooth one and we’re happy we were able […]

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Comedian Jeremy Hotz cuts to the punch line

After some COVID-related delays stand-up comedy institution Jeremy Hotz is finally ready for his long awaited Marquis de Sad tour. Hotz has a special interest in his November 17 show here in town, which was originally scheduled for last February. “To be honest with you, I’d like to buy property in Victoria so I have […]

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