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News briefs, April 2, 2014 issue: Ride On! program, volunteer with Creatively United for the Planet, Island Sexual Health in trouble, arts scholarships available

Samantha Pettifer, contributing writer

March 28, 2014

Encouragement for cyclists A cycling program offered by the Capital Regional District and the Greater Victoria Bike to Work society intends to promote fun and confidence for novice riders. The Ride On! program runs from April to October and will include a number of courses in cycling skills for adults and children. Most courses will […]

The Alchemy of Chance brings artists and professionals together

Jayden Grieve, contributing writer

March 27, 2014

Art is a tool that has been used for centuries to push boundaries. From Shakespeare, to the Beatles, to urban graffiti, the creative mind has always yearned to try new things. The Alchemy of Chance, the newest project from the Ambiguous Arts Festivals society, is an interesting example of this innovative creativeness. “Basically, it’s an […]

Kitt & Jane return in cabaret fundraiser Spirit Week

Jason Schreurs, managing editor

March 27, 2014

What do you do when are a popular stage duo and you need to raise money to buy a van for an upcoming Fringe tour? Well, you host a cabaret show, of course. As we reported in December, the Victoria production of Kitt & Jane was chosen in the Canadian Fringe Festival lottery and organizers […]

Camosun College’s Ben Lubberts wins co-op student of year award

Matthew Helliwell, contributing writer

March 27, 2014

Camosun student Ben Lubberts has won the BC Association for Co-operative Education’s Co-op Student of the Year award. Lubberts’ win mark the seventh consecutive year that the award has been awarded to a Camosun student. The award, which also includes a cash prize of $500, is granted to the applicant most fitting, based on academic […]

The Hanson Brothers bring Punk Rauch beer and hockey schtick to Victoria

Jason Schreurs, managing editor

March 21, 2014

Originally started as a way to unwind from the prog-punk of the legendary Nomeansno, The Hanson Brothers side project could now be the key to get the on-and-off-again Nomeansno back into the studio. Currently on a Canadian tour as a cross-marketing campaign for singer (and Nomeansno drummer) John Wright’s new Punk Rauch beer, being released […]

Politically Speaking: Alberta should get head out of sands

Matthew Helliwell, contributing writer

March 19, 2014

In the past, I’ve used this column to poke fun at our Albertan neighbours. It’s all done in love, and always directed at policy and not people. After all, BC and Alberta have a lot of things in common. I mean, I’m pretty sure Alberta PM Alison Redford is Christy Clark’s mom. I’ve never drank […]

Skills competition highlights Camosun programs

Jill Westby, contributing writer

March 19, 2014

Think you’ve got skills? Wait until you see what Victoria students have to offer. Camosun is hosting the annual South Vancouver Island Regional Skills Competition on March 28at the Interurban Campus, so get ready to see some amazing skills being showcased by Vancouver Island’s middle school and high school students. The competition involves about 180 […]

ZZ Top rock into their fifth decade

Greg Pratt, editor-in-chief

March 19, 2014

ZZ Top vocalist/guitarist Billy Gibbons is a man of few words. But after being part of the classic rock band since their formation in 1969, releasing 15 studio albums (including 1983’s Eliminator, which sold a staggering 10 million copies), and recently releasing one of their best discs in years with 2012’s La Futura, he doesn’t […]

Open Space: Saviour complex isn’t helping Africa

Matthew Helliwell, contributing writer

March 19, 2014

I can’t count the number of blog and Facebook posts I’ve seen of the same ilk: some white, middle-class college kid takes a “voluntourism” trip to a developing country (usually in Africa), snaps a few photos of themselves with children in an inspirational T-shirt, and swings a hammer a few times over a week. World […]

The risk brings on the frisk: getting to the bottom of Camosun’s sexy campuses

Piotr Burek, contributing writer

March 19, 2014

Have you ever sat in class listening to the teacher lecture about some abstract concept while twiddling your fingers or biting your nails in agonizing boredom when all of a sudden sexy-time, lovey-dubby thoughts pop into your head? I know I sure have. Maybe your imagination brought you to thinking about a cutesy cuddle-puddle with […]