The Sheepdogs bring classic rock to town

If 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 […]

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25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 30, 2022 issue

A 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 […]

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Open Space: Full-time studies not best decision for everyone

Returning 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 […]

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Festive Cantatas celebrates Christmas with Bach performance

In 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 […]

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Federal government removes interest on student loans, raises repayment threshold

The 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 […]

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Nic’s Flicks: The best and worst movies of 2022

Now, I know that this year isn’t finished and some big movies are still going to drop in 2022. For example, I still haven’t revisited the beautiful world of Pandora in James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water or seen Damien Chazelle’s newest Oscar frontrunner Babylon, both of which come out in December. But deadlines […]

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New Music Revue: Julian Taylor delivers beauty, authenticity on new album

Julian Taylor Beyond the Reservoir (Howling Turtle, Inc.) 4/5 Toronto-based singer/songwriter Julian Taylor’s seventh album, Beyond the Reservoir, fills all the holes left vacant by current top 10s in the music industry. It feels like a Canadian album, in a good way. In 10 tracks, Taylor demonstrates the importance of impactful storytelling in music. The […]

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Show Me the Money: Keep on learning

How time has flown by: this is the last instalment of Show me the Money, as I’m graduating in December. I will miss college life, but it will be nice to start working full time and have a regular source of income. The field of personal finance and investing is huge and there’s always something […]

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