Victoria Beer Society cancels events indefinitelyFor the last 30 years, the Victoria Beer Society (VBS) has been hosting the Great Canadian Beer Festival (GCBF) annually; it has also been overseeing Victoria Beer Week for 10 years, and recently produced a Langford beer festival. But, on Thursday, May 1, it announced that everything is cancelled, indefinitely. VBS beer director Joe Wiebe […] Continue Reading |
Terrifically terrible: Victoria’s best and worst chocolatiersConsidering the recent Easter holiday, I decided this was a perfect excuse to eat far too much chocolate, for the educational benefit of my readers. So, I embarked upon a mission wherein I rated a wide variety of confectionaries from six chocolatiers in Victoria: Roger’s, Cococo, Chocolat & Co., Chocolats Favoris, Pure Lovin’, and Purdy’s. […] Continue Reading |
Must-visit cafes in Victoria this summerSummer is a time to disconnect from routines and the rush of daily occupations. It’s the time of year to go out and explore the city and what it has to offer, with friends, an engaging book, and a cold drink. This summer, there are four coffee shops in Greater Victoria perfect for slowing things […] Continue Reading |
Local business owner starts crowdfunding campaign for supportive housingConversation about housing in Victoria is often focused on complaints and concerns: “Why does rent have to be this high when other places are cheap?”; “Why is rent so high for students?”; and the increasingly ubiquitous “Why am I paying so much money to live downtown where I don’t feel safe?”—what they speak of here […] Continue Reading |
PhD student to deliver talk on shipwrecks on Indigenous shoresThe history of Vancouver Island relies heavily on the ocean, but what remains regularly travelled is something locals take for granted. The previously unknown stories that lay under the waves can make their way ashore, revealing remarkable adventures and people. University of Victoria PhD student Jesse Robertson has done the work deep-diving beneath the surface […] Continue Reading |
Plant-powered plates: Victoria’s best vegetarian and vegan eatsGreen Cuisine: Veggie hippie heaven Conveniently located in Market Square, Green Cuisine offers an entirely vegan menu that will satisfy even the most discerning plant-based eaters. The buffet-style U-shaped counter lets you fill your plate (or box) with fresh, flavourful options, and you pay at the end based on the weight of your meal. If […] Continue Reading |
Two different approaches to sustainable fashionHow to find clothes you like Evelyn Daniels, contributing writer Step 1: Cry to a friend Hour three of my shift at the thrift shop, a woman comes up to me crying. In short, she had a voucher and another location of our supposedly charity shops had refused to help her. She had a job […] Continue Reading |
Fashion tips for the seasonal shift from winter to springAs winter slowly fades into spring, we’re hit with fluctuating temperatures and an inevitable wardrobe dilemma. This awkward period is marked by checking a weather app, stepping halfway out the door, second-guessing yourself, and risking it all with an impulsive outfit combo. Scarf, but no hat? Single coat over bare arms, or two cardigans? “Who […] Continue Reading |
Reflections in recoveryIt’s a weird feeling, being 22 years old and two years sober. I never thought I would get this far, but I’m very grateful I have. My drinking started young, but really picked up in high school. I still managed to do well in all my classes, so I wasn’t too worried at first. However, […] Continue Reading |
How to form and cure a headacheFor the past decade, the conditions have tired the body. They’ve tired the mind, most particularly. For the past decade, the world has been imposed on its consumers far more than they would like, and a collective headache has spread a throbbing dull discomfort. The occipital lobes have been shot by the blaring blue light […] Continue Reading |
