Gallery screening compelling documentary about reclusive BC painterArt depicting the rugged west coast of Canada in all its boreal rainforest beauty has been thrust into the public eye by a recent documentary chronicling the life of one of British Columbia’s most cherished painters. The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes premiered at the 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival, shining light on the life […] Continue Reading |
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Trill’s Recipes: Soft sconesIngredients: 2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup white sugar 1 egg 2/3 cup cream 2 tsp vanilla extract 8 tbsp or 1 stick butter There was a thunderstorm a couple days before I put together this recipe. This summer has been cooler here in Victoria compared to the […] Continue Reading |
The best drinks to help beat the heat this summerThe warmth of the summer is back, and I’m looking forward to spending my time outdoors under the sun with a barbecue, going to the beach, relaxing in a pool, or simply wanting to spend some time with family or friends. Having the right drink on hand can make this experience even better and more […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper August 5, 2026 full issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
Evil Dead Burn third-degree disappointmentTo most people below the age of 40, Sam Raimi’s most iconic film franchise is the first Spider-Man trilogy. However, Raimi gained a reputation two decades earlier for a different franchise: The Evil Dead. The film that put Raimi on the map was The Evil Dead (1981), involving supernatural demons that possess a group of […] Continue Reading |
New exhibit offers waves of positivity through Indigenous artThe Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV)’s new exhibition, As Waters Merge – swaying waves beckoning us closer, showcases various Indigenous artworks that portray the ocean and the life that emerges from its depths. The underlying philosophical themes of the exhibit revolve around togetherness, joy, and love. For exhibit guest curator Camille Georgeson-Usher, As Waters […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: August 5, 2026 issueCamosun Innovates expands Virtual Reality Witness Blanket Camosun Innovates is partnering with Indigenous artist Carey Newman and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to expand access to the Virtual Reality Witness Blanket. The project will create a multi-user virtual-reality environment where participants can experience the work together, encouraging dialogue and shared learning about residential school […] Continue Reading |
Spamalot musical hams up the Holy GrailAmong the comedic greats perched atop the pinnacle of British comedy is Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). The film employs classic dry British humour to tell the slapstick story of King Arthur and his inept Knights of the Round Table as they embark on a quest to find the Holy Grail, chucking holy […] Continue Reading |
Are you experienced? An inside look at Camosun’s co-ops and capstonesSo, you’re thinking of doing a co-op, huh? Or maybe you have to, lest those pesky administrators keep your diploma all to themselves—and you deserve to have it, you worked hard for that! But, sadly, hard work doesn’t always translate to a six-figure salary and a nice benefits package. So, you and me, we’ve got […] Continue Reading |
