Open Space: Bill C-45 a step in the right directionThe Canadian federal government announced earlier this year that they would pass new legislation by June 2018 that will regulate, control, and tax the sale of cannabis from authorized distributors. Decriminalization laws allowing for the personal recreational use of cannabis will also be put into effect, allowing a person to carry no more than 30 […] Continue Reading |
Metal legends Annihilator embark on first Canadian tour in over two decadesJeff Waters founded Annihilator in 1984 in Vancouver and went on to become a heavy hitter in the international thrash metal scene, but it’s been 24 years since the band did a full Canadian tour. Waters is changing that now, though, bringing Annihilator through Canada, including a stop in Victoria. Waters is proud to have […] Continue Reading |
Smith vs. Smith: May 17, 2017 issueSee more at smithvssmith.com. Continue Reading |
Open Space: It’s time for the Liberals to start listeningAs an avid Green Party supporter, I do not regret my decision to vote for them in the recent provincial election, even if our lack of support for the NDP is what edged the Liberals into a possible majority victory. I don’t support the policies of the Liberal party, but at the same time I […] Continue Reading |
Where’s the money?: The Canadian Federation of Students claims $200,000 of Camosun student fees is not where it should beEvery month, each Camosun student pays $2.22 in membership fees to the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). Historically, that fee has been divided down the middle, with one half of it going to the CFS and the other half going to the British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS), which is a separate legal entity from […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Writers: Nexus contributing writer Felicia SantarossaHave you ever wondered about the Camosun students writing the articles you read in Nexus? Know Your Writers will help you dive into the minds of the writers behind the stories. This issue, contributing writer Felicia Santarossa has her say about transcribing interviews, making phone calls while sick, and figuring out (sort of) what she […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Don’t let motion M-103 limit free speechIn the wake of anti-Islamophobia motion M-103, put forward by Liberal MP Iqra Khalid, I myself now put forward two questions. The first: why do we pay our politicians to discuss and pass motions that accomplish nothing? The second is a bit more pessimistic: is there a need for our government to openly condemn intolerance? […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: March 29 to May 16, 2017Until Monday, May 1 Write your heart out The Victoria Writers’ Society is holding its annual writing contest; writers have until May 1 to submit a hard copy of their work. Three categories are open this year: fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry. First prize in each category is $300. The entry fee is $15 for […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society to hold student by-elections in AprilVoter turnout is increasing in federal elections, and with the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) using online voting for the first time for their student elections—happening from April 3 to 5—the question of voter turnout is on people’s minds here at the college. CCSS external executive Rachael Grant feels that there are many reasons for […] Continue Reading |
Calculated Thought: The impact of higher US interest ratesAnyone who follows this column may notice I talk a lot about interest rates. When understanding the impact of interest rates, its easiest to think of them as the cost of money. Money has been cheap for a long time. Low mortgage rates have undoubtedly added to our housing woes. They make it easier to […] Continue Reading |
