Open Space: Provincial formulary failingNavigating medication coverage in British Columbia is hard enough for most people. For students with ADHD, it can feel impossible. On paper, it seems like the provincial formulary (the list of drugs covered under BC’s PharmaCare program) is designed to make essential medications accessible. In reality, its lack of nuance means that for many students, […] Continue Reading |
Volunteers, support needed in shelters during winter weatherAs cold weather in Victoria seeps in this year, no concerns are more significant and consequential than those coming from the city’s unhoused communities. While a record number of shelter spaces have opened before drops in temperature, this year’s most recent population count in Victoria found that nearly 1,750 people, including 318 living unsheltered, are […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper November 26, 2025 full issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
Camosun College launches Creative Writing certificateCamosun College is offering a new Creative Writing certificate. The program, which launched in September, consists of five creative writing courses, two English courses, and three electives; students have the option of full-time or part-time study. Students can choose from a variety of creative writing subjects such as advanced fiction, child and youth fiction, and […] Continue Reading |
Federal budget 2025 further reduces international student permits, advocacy groups weigh inThe 2025 federal budget will roughly halve the number of international-student study permits beginning next year, despite concerns over financial strain on colleges and universities—some of which, like Camosun, are already confronting major budget deficits. Passed on Monday, November 17, the budget—Canada Strong—plans to issue a maximum of 155,000 new international student permits in 2026, […] Continue Reading |
2025: The stories that shaped the yearThe rise of consumerism was on the minds of several Nexus writers this year. More of us are becoming aware of how overconsumption impacts the environment, and the climate crisis is becoming more worrisome by the day. From student editor Lydia Zuleta’s article in May looking at the rise of online shopping leading to the […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: November 25, 2025 issueCamosun quarterly budget update On November 4, Camosun College announced that as of September 30, six months into its fiscal year, it was in a deficit position. While a deficit position halfway through the fiscal year isn’t unusual, the deficit is currently $2.2 million higher than anticipated, due to reduced revenues and spending on higher […] Continue Reading |
Maritime Museum exhibit explores Black roots in BCThe Maritime Museum of British Columbia’s exhibit 1858: Black Routes, Black Roots explores the history behind Black immigrants in British Columbia. The exhibit, which is in collaboration with the BC Black History Awareness Society, highlights personal stories, historical artefacts, and significant vessels such as the steamship Commodore, which brought many early Black immigrants from San […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball team re-establishing chemistry on courtThe Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball team has rounded out the first half of their season on a much-needed high note. With four rookies and two transfers, there’s been a clear shift in team chemistry over the past few months, leaving a less-than-stellar reflection on their record. “We had a pretty tough start to the semester, […] Continue Reading |
Pieces of Performance: Palestine and more…To be one with the world means to embrace each other in all that we are. War, conflicts, and patriarchal leadership into oblivion cannot continue and will not lead to a prosperous future. We need action, we need words to light the fire, and we need strength in numbers to stand for what is right. […] Continue Reading |
