Open Space: Green Party poised to take more seats, advance student interestsFor the first time in Canadian history, the Green Party is poised to win several seats within the House of Commons. At the time of writing, the CBC poll tracker has the Greens polling at 10.8 percent nationally, taking most of their new support from the now weakened NDP. Current polling projects the Greens potentially […] Continue Reading |
Ex-local musician Leeroy Stagger finds life-work-work-work balanceFormer Victorian Leeroy Stagger has a long and rich history here in the capital. Now, Stagger is returning to town on the back of his 11th studio album, Strange Path. Stagger says that he tries to visit Victoria as often as possible. “I spent lots of time there over the summer, but I’m really excited […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Teenage Bottlerocket and Human Robots split fun but a missed opportunityTeenage Bottlerocket/Human Robots Teenage Bottlerocket vs. Human Robots (Fat Wreck Chords) 2.5/5 Teenage Bottlerocket vs. Human Robots is a split 7” featuring melodic pop-punkers Teenage Bottlerocket and Human Robots, the solo project of Teenage Bottlerocket singer Ray Carlisle’s 13-year-old son Milo. The Teenage Bottlerocket material is a little disappointing. Only “Olivia Goes to Bolivia” is […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: October 9, 2019 issue |
Classic horror movies to be shown at Craigdarroch CastleCraigdarroch Castle is hosting several classic horror films this month. It began with Dracula (1931) on October 3 and continues with Frankenstein (1931) on October 10, House on Haunted Hill (1959) on October 17, and Nosferatu (1922) on October 24. In addition to the films, actor Jason Stevens will be performing a one-man play of […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Steph Macpherson delivers honesty and empathy on new EPSteph Macpherson Cowards (Independent) 4/5 Local alternative/folk singer/songwriter Steph Macpherson has come out of a four-year-long silence (her last album was 2015’s Stones) with her new EP, Cowards. It starts off with one of her best songs ever, “Wasted,” which is fiercely honest lyrically—it’s surprising, soothing, and empathetic. It’s clear that Macpherson has been down […] Continue Reading |
Queering: On queer health careI have waited with clammy palms in many doctors’ offices. I mentally prepare myself for all medical appointments, fighting against anxiety by listing out what I need to communicate to my care provider, rehearsing the most concise words to use to avoid being spoken over or having my needs assumed. Accessing health care despite the […] Continue Reading |
Bubbles: October 9, 2019 issue |
What’s Going On: October 9 to 22, 2019Thursday, October 10 Getting the Indigenous perspective Victoria poet laureate John Barton will be hosting Local Indigenous Perspectives on October 10. The free event is a celebration of Indigenous writers and will feature readings from Danielle Geller, Kim Senklip Harvey, Philip Kevin Paul, and Troy Sebastian. Local Indigenous Perspectives takes place from 7 pm to 8:30 pm […] Continue Reading |
Lovebirds: October 9, 2019 issue |
