Tips for improving mental health in the dark Canadian wintersI hated winter in Canada so much that I numbed myself through it for eight years straight. Even after all these years of living in Canada, I still dreaded being here every winter instead of being back home in Los Cabos, Mexico, where most winter days are 25 C and sunny; however, I’ve finally settled […] Continue Reading |
Post-secondary (and beyond) predictions for the yearWith 2025 now in the rearview, it’s time for us to take a look at the road ahead. Education, housing, the economy—the new year is bound to bring sweeping changes affecting us all. But how we respond—good, bad, or otherwise—to these changes is what matters. By the end of this year, Canada will have seen […] Continue Reading |
A realistic take on new year’s goalsAs the new year arrives and people slowly begin pulling away from the holiday spirit, it’s that time when we consider what’s next, how we want this year to go, what we need to do better, and what we should definitely not repeat. It’s a cycle of questioning, repurposing, and reorganizing ourselves. I’ve always liked […] Continue Reading |
Volunteers, support needed in shelters during winter weatherAs cold weather in Victoria seeps in this year, no concerns are more significant and consequential than those coming from the city’s unhoused communities. While a record number of shelter spaces have opened before drops in temperature, this year’s most recent population count in Victoria found that nearly 1,750 people, including 318 living unsheltered, are […] Continue Reading |
Maritime Museum exhibit explores Black roots in BCThe Maritime Museum of British Columbia’s exhibit 1858: Black Routes, Black Roots explores the history behind Black immigrants in British Columbia. The exhibit, which is in collaboration with the BC Black History Awareness Society, highlights personal stories, historical artefacts, and significant vessels such as the steamship Commodore, which brought many early Black immigrants from San […] Continue Reading |
Five ways to reduce your carbon footprintIt’s no surprise that with climate change, the hottest summer on record was June through August of 2024 in the Northern Hemisphere. This fact may be scary and worrisome to most, but I think of it as more of an opportunity to create a better world in the future. While corporations and their billionaire owners […] Continue Reading |
Monkey-C Artcade brings cute catastrophes to HalloweenVictoria has long been a hub for fringe artistic endeavour. Something about its old, cobbled streets and windswept shores paired with its vibrant yet cozy small-town feel and outlier attitude toward the avant-garde and overlooked has turned this spooky little burg into a place where a little artistic vision (and the backing of the department […] Continue Reading |
Mark Carney’s only political opponent is himselfMark Carney was elected on April 28, and we are still in the early stages of his prime ministership. He was elected on the mandate of fighting Trump and rebuilding Canada’s economic independence, a mandate that’s hard to judge him on with such a small sample size, although some will try. Carney’s political opponents are […] Continue Reading |
Handmade secrets to save money on your wardrobe this fallIt was an early fall day when I saw the faded ’90s jean shorts. Set on a mannequin, they were paired with a white, short-sleeved sweater, giving the whole look a light, cozy feel. Considering the fact that the store was second-hand, I went in, convinced I had just found my next bargain. I was […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Tea Festival steeped in culture and wondermentReturning for its 10th anniversary, the Victoria Tea Festival, presented by the International Tea Appreciation Society, is the place to be if you drink tea, but also if you’re interested in the history of tea within different cultures. In addition to the farmer’s-market-style affair, where you bring your own cup and taste dozens of teas […] Continue Reading |
