News Briefs: June 3, 2026 issueCamosun students win at Skills Canada BC Several Camosun College Pipe Trades students recently took home awards at the Skills Canada BC competition. Sprinkler fitter Ty Lindquist got bronze; refrigeration and AC mechanic Rachel Anderson took home silver; gold-medalists Parm Singh, plumber, and Matt Stewart, steamfitter/pipefitter, are now going on to represent Camosun on Team […] Continue Reading |
Will Ferguson delivers successful new collection of essaysMeanwhile, Back in Nokomis: Tales from Canada and Elsewhere by Will Ferguson is a witty, reflective, and distinctly Canadian collection of essays that blends travel writing, memoir, cultural commentary, and humour. Ferguson began this book as a way to compile essays that went unused in his career as a travel writer and then filled in […] Continue Reading |
Trill’s Recipes: Peach cobbler: an easy-to-make sweet summer treatIngredients: 10-12 large whole peaches 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 cups white sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups quick oats 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup margarine As the days get longer and hotter, fruits like peaches start coming into season. Here’s a vegetarian recipe for a sweet summer treat that’s […] Continue Reading |
New anthology weaves hope into cinematic warningsAt a time when global tensions feel immeasurably high, it’s easy to lose grip on environmental values. We cling to our peers and neglect the surroundings we call home, which ultimately bleeds onto the smallest creatures that exist around us. Nadja Lubiw-Hazard reaches for this tendency and offers it a long hug. While The Life […] Continue Reading |
Pride in the city: A look back at Victoria’s history with PrideEvery year, in the month of June, millions of people from around the world come together to celebrate Pride and honour the ongoing liberation of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. In Victoria, this will mark the 33rd annual celebration, complete with a community dog walk, a baseball game, and, of course, a parade. But the origins of […] Continue Reading |
Telescopic Penguins: May 6, 2026 issue |
Wild World of Wendland: May 6, 2026 issue |
New exhibit showcases rare traditional Japanese worksA new exhibition at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV), From Brush to Block, will be showcasing a rare, unique collection of traditional Japanese works. The exhibit will feature art by Meiji-era (1868-1912) artists Kono Bairei and Imao Keinen, who are known for their usage of the Kacho-e style during this period in Japanese […] Continue Reading |
Evie the Alien: May 6, 2026 issue |
Trill’s Recipes: Loaded macaroonsIngredients: 3 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut shavings 1 cup sliced almonds 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Caramel cubes Macaroons, also known as haystacks, are a gooey, delicious coconut cookie that are easy to make, and all it takes is coconut shavings and sweetened condensed milk. This […] Continue Reading |
