Wentworth Villa exhibit explores work of Victoria-born architect

The first thing I noticed when I walked into Wentworth Villa to explore the new exhibit John Di Castri, Architect: A Retrospective (1924-2005) were the beautiful high ceilings and cross hatch windows; the venue is well-lit and is a perfect place to hold an exhibit about architecture. This is fitting because Di Castri was a […]

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Open Space: If you’re offended by Barbie, you’re part of the problem

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie premiered on July 21, and it inspired a mass wave of people to put on their favourite pink outfits and head to the movies, selling out theatres across the globe in the process. The movie is a massive success: the opening weekend saw $162 million in sales and broke the first-weekend record […]

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The Last Five Years gets non-linear with relationships

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre is continuing its stream of gutsy productions with the musical The Last Five Years. Written by Jason Robert Brown, The Last Five Years premiered in Chicago in 2001 and has since grown in popularity, showing around the world. “What’s special about it is the story documents five years in the journey […]

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News Briefs: July 5, 2023 issue

Camosun alumni get awarded Monika Bhardwaj has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy, and Reconciliation. While she was at Camosun, Bhardwaj was elected as the international director and women’s director for the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS). During this time, Bhardwaj focused her involvement in areas of […]

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Open Space: Keeping cats indoors not a solution

When I first heard about the movement to keep domestic cats indoors because of their impact on the bird population, I thought it might be a joke. But it’s not. For as long as I can remember, there have been cats in my family. Various cats have lived their lives with us, and their constant […]

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Absinthe, Bourbon, Vodka, and Sake explores themes of running away

Victoria-based director Zelda Dean was drawn to Absinthe, Bourbon, Vodka, and Sake because the play takes unexpected turns. Dean has worked with award-winning playwright Caroline Russell-King for 40 years and says she has watched her develop into her career. “So, I’m intrigued by many of her scripts, but this script in particular is… very compelling,” […]

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Plumbing and Pipe Trades student wins gold in national competition

Evan Fraser has been learning sprinkler fitting at Camosun College, and it recently paid off with a gold medal. Fraser—a Plumbing and Pipe Trades apprentice—says that sprinkler fitting is very interesting because he works diligently and carefully to install safety systems he hopes will never have to turn on. And he was able to showcase […]

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