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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Show Me the Money: Tax-free savings accounts

In earlier instalments of this column, we looked at some ways to invest your money, including ETFs and GICs. In this issue, we’ll look at the tax-free savings account (TFSA), which, despite its name, can also be used for investing in stocks, ETFs, and GICs.  A TFSA is a registered savings plan that lets you […]

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Nic’s Flicks: Amsterdam just a bunch of actors saying lines

Amsterdam (2022) 2/4 Despite what is known about David O. Russell as a person, I loved many of his films. American Hustle was my favourite movie of 2013; Silver Linings Playbook had Jennifer Lawrence’s best performances to date and a really funny script. So when I sat down with my popcorn to watch Amsterdam, I […]

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New Music Revue: One South Lark’s new EP misses the mark

One South Lark ’Til September (Independent) 2/5  The songs on ’Til September, the latest EP from New Orleans indie pop group One South Lark, successfully encapsulate the emotions of a summer gone by too quickly. The calm and relaxed tone throughout the EP gives the mental image of a lone wayfarer on a beach somewhere, […]

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