Reasons to Live… In Victoria: Chinatown—The Bubble Tea PlaceA national historic site, Victoria’s Chinatown is famous for being the oldest surviving Chinatown in Canada. The closely built brick buildings create a labyrinth of inner courtyards, alleys, and passageways, giving Chinatown its mysterious allure. This neighbourhood was originally dominated by three import-export companies, including Kwong Lee & Co. Founded by Lee Chong, it was […] Continue Reading |
Reflections in recoveryIt’s a weird feeling, being 22 years old and two years sober. I never thought I would get this far, but I’m very grateful I have. My drinking started young, but really picked up in high school. I still managed to do well in all my classes, so I wasn’t too worried at first. However, […] Continue Reading |
Peer Pods program offers support to studentsCamosun College has launched a new program to help students feel supported as they transition into post-secondary life. Many students struggle with loneliness, stress, and mental-health challenges—Peer Pods is designed to address these issues and give students a sense of belonging. Camosun students lead the Peer Pods groups, which meet each week for one hour. […] Continue Reading |
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Nominations open for Camosun Teacher Recognition AwardsNominations are open for Camosun College’s fourth annual Teacher Recognition Awards, a ceremony that celebrates teachers who go above and beyond to ensure their students have success. Camosun’s Teaching and Learning Council created this award as a way to celebrate great teachers. “A few years ago, we were trying to think of a way to […] Continue Reading |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Intentional communicationIn my last column, I discussed the concept of intention and how we can use it to shape our behaviours and actions. I want to use this edition to zoom in on a facet of intention that is ever so important: thinking before one speaks. Intentional talk is not something that comes naturally to all […] Continue Reading |
Queen Maeve explores forgiveness through fantasyDirector and set designer Diana Budiachenko is a lover of creating abstraction and fantasy through her theatre productions, so it makes sense that she was excited to take on Queen Maeve. Theatre Inconnu’s production of Governor General Award winner Judith Thompson’s play is a perfect fit for Budiachenko. “When I read it for the first […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 19, 2025 issueSafety net: It’s a dangerous world, they say. Bombs, electrical storms, and hostage situations loom over the cautious. The Big One is said to arrive any minute, and many, if not most, are unprepared. But Camosun was, and they were prepped for all-things crisis. In our February 21, 2000 issue, we covered what Camosun had […] Continue Reading |
How to form and cure a headacheFor the past decade, the conditions have tired the body. They’ve tired the mind, most particularly. For the past decade, the world has been imposed on its consumers far more than they would like, and a collective headache has spread a throbbing dull discomfort. The occipital lobes have been shot by the blaring blue light […] Continue Reading |
Across the Pacific: The spark that led me hereThe decision to move to Canada probably started many years ago without my even realizing it. Looking back, I’ve always been a nomad, independently chasing my dreams within my home country—the Philippines, a nation of 7,641 islands. I was 19 when I decided to leave my hometown and explore life beyond my comfort zone. In […] Continue Reading |
