Noms: Easy-peasy fruit cobblerFruit cobbler is the delicious little brother of the much beloved pie dessert. The creation of a pie is somewhat more involved, with more that can go wrong, and it’s substantially more time-consuming. Cobbler, on the other hand, is quick and easy and still tastes delicious. So let’s get to it! First things first, you […] Continue Reading |
Comedy nights boost Victoria’s already growing comedy sceneIf it seems like Victoria’s comedy scene is taking off in recent months, it’s because it is. According to promoters and local comedians, comedy in Victoria is booming. One big reason for this recent comedy resurgence is the development of regular comedy nights on Wednesdays, now taking place at the Stone’s Throw Restaurant and organized […] Continue Reading |
Earth Council: January 8, 2014 issue |
Queerly Forward: Ring in the new year on your own termsThe holiday season has come to a close and the year 2014 has now begun. For many, this time of year means being with family, celebrating old traditions, sharing good food, and exchanging gifts with your loved ones. Sadly, not all folks who have come out as LGBTQ are welcome or feel comfortable heading home […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On, January 8, 2014 issue: Funk posses, old trout caveman puppets, and the blood of surfersUntil Sunday, January 19 Puppet cavemen are happier than you Puppet shows aren’t just for kids. Calgary’s Old Trout Puppet Workshop has created Ignorance, a “puppet documentary” that goes from cavemen to modern humans, and considers what makes us happy (hint: it’s not iPhones). The show is playing at Blue Bridge at the Roxy. Details […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, January 8, 2014 issue: Chargers back at it, Camosun student makes exceptional recovery, Sooke resident on shortlist to go to MarsCamosun Chargers ready for more After the mid-season break, the Camosun Chargers teams are heading back into action. The women’s basketball and volleyball teams finished strong after the first semester, both at third in the PACWEST standings. The men’s basketball team will be training hard after a tough start to the season, and the men’s […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Overcoming a (dis)abilityThere is a demand that’s easy for any person living with a (dis)ability to internalize, and that is the demand to overcome. There’s an expectation for people with (dis)abilities to dig deep and surmount all the odds. To overcome the greatest of adversities and, above all, be inspiring is hammered into our heads through a […] Continue Reading |
Home is a Beautiful Word looks at local Victoria issues using verbatim theatreThe term “hits home” is used often but rarely does it take such a literal sense as in the case of Home Is a Beautiful Word. Set in our own Victoria, Home is a Beautiful Word takes a unique look at the issue of homelessness using verbatim theatre, a method that keeps its material especially […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: It’s not as easy as just givingEvents like the World Day of Giving portray that things are changing for the better. You know, as though the world is becoming a better place because people from countries around the world are making small donations to help those in need. I’m a little skeptical. Isn’t this just a Band-Aid? Think about it: sitting […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Finding a job that works for youThe stroke that chimed in the New Year signalled something daunting: the looming summer job hunt. But never fear; just follow these six simple steps before you go approaching any future employers. Do a general Google search Start with a general search term that includes your industry and the location you want to work in […] Continue Reading |
