Around the World in a Dugout Canoe fascinating slice of Canadian historyIn 1901, captain John Voss started off on an amazing journey to claim the world record for smallest vessel to travel the globe. In 2019, by expertly combining well-researched Canadian history and historical facts, Qualicum Beach’s John M. MacFarlane and Courtenay’s Lynn J. Salmon have released an engaging book about Voss and his journey. Around […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Logan Ledger breathes new life into old genresLogan Ledger I Don’t Dream Anymore (Rounder Records) 3/5 Logan Ledger’s short but sweet debut EP I Don’t Dream Anymore impressively modernizes classic genres such as country and rock. The Nashville-by-way-of-San-Francisco artist lays down four originals and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Oh, Sister” here, incorporating the cool California vibes of The Beach Boys with […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 6, 2019 issueWriting Centre victory: We reported in this column a couple issues back about the uncertain future of the then-closed Camosun Writing Centre. Our November 14, 1994 issue carried the good news that it would reopen in the story “Writing Centre to re-open with student tutors.” The student tutors were given “a short tutor training course,” […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Danny Brown still turning heads with new albumDanny Brown uknowhatimsayin¿ (Warp) 4/5 Back in 2011, Detroit rapper Danny Brown turned heads with his gap-tooth smile, flamboyant rockstar outfits, graphic lyrics, and sharp storytelling. Now that he’s closing in on 40, Brown has drastically changed his appearance. He’s healthy, fixed his infamous tooth gap, and no longer rocks skinny jeans that’d cost the […] Continue Reading |
Hold My Beer, I Lost My Keys: How to nail a great jobHow does anybody get an honest, good-paying job anymore? I’m not talking about taking split shifts at Taco Bell to keep the lights on—I’m talking about a career that sustains a good quality of life. A pay grade that allows you to raise a family, put food on the table, and afford that bitchin’ Ms. […] Continue Reading |
Students bring Hollywood to Lansdowne Dunlop House pubOne of the main components of Camosun College’s Hospitality Management program takes place at Lansdowne in a heritage building originally built in 1928 as a house for the Dunlop family. Today, the Dunlop House serves as the location for a restaurant and pub managed and operated by the college’s Hospitality Management students. Louise Remus is […] Continue Reading |
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New Music Revue: Face to Face get live in a diveFace to Face Live in a Dive (Fat Wreck Chords) 3.5/5 Esteemed SoCal punk-rock band Face to Face have released a new live album, their contribution to Fat Wreck Chords’ long-running Live in a Dive series. Recorded over three nights at Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus Bar, the album features live renditions of songs spanning from their […] Continue Reading |
Scottish pirate metallers Alestorm return to Canada to swashbuckle, drink, and partyScottish pirate metal band Alestorm have been sailing the seas and bringing drunken ballads with them for 15 years (originally under the moniker of Battleheart). While the band has aged like a fine beer, they are, at heart, still singing the same classic songs of the sea their fans have always loved. As vocalist/keyboardist Christopher […] Continue Reading |
Freedom from Addiction: Tearing through the shameAs someone recovering from sex and love addiction (as well as addiction to other behaviours), I have many friends in the community of addicts. In my last article, I talked about the necessity of community and connection with others if we are to recover our true selves and live meaningful, fulfilling lives. The gift of […] Continue Reading |
