News Briefs: October 29, 2025 issue

Library changes borrowing policy Beginning Saturday, November 1, the Camosun library will adjust its borrowing policy to temporarily suspend borrowing privileges if checked-out items are overdue to the point where outstanding charges total $25 or more, which is reduced from the previous limit of $100. The policy change also includes withholding course registration and transcripts […]

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Federal minister of jobs and families discusses student issues

After minister of jobs and families Patty Hajdu announced new federal programs for families on Friday, October 10, including an expansion to school food programs, automatic tax-filing for low-income families, and a renewal of the Canada Strong Pass program, she spoke with Nexus to discuss issues concerning post-secondary student success, both in the classroom and […]

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Food for Thought: Grindstone Cafe hidden gem worthy of support

Across the road from Value Village, on the corner of Herald and Store, there sits a pale blue stucco building beautifully painted with forest murals. In it resides a hidden gem: Grindstone Cafe. I frequent this neighbourhood to collect art supplies and drink bubble tea, so I’ve recently discovered the quiet but vibrant atmosphere in […]

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25 Years Ago in Nexus: October 15, 2025 issue

Red scare: The demand for higher pay that mirrors a high cost of living hardly sounds ludicrous to those who work for minimum wage; In 2000, the proposed $8 minimum wage, an increase of $0.40, turned heads. In our October 15, 2000, we cover that while some praised the plan by the BC government, citing […]

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