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 |
Enjoying fall comfort foods on a budgetIt’s a Wednesday evening and you’re heading back home from a busy day at college. The wind chills the environment and you deeply crave something familiar and warming, something homemade with easy ingredients. That’s when the idea comes to mind: comfort food. The moment when food connects with the soul, and the dish leaves your […] Continue Reading |
How to hide from heartache: books to help during hard timesMy dog died very suddenly recently of massive organ failure, and I have no answers as to why. My heart is broken, and as I grieve, I turn to media that is fit to nurse a mournful condition. Below are books that I rediscover when I need to leave this painful world behind. Who doesn’t […] Continue Reading |
How to get the most out of summer’s final stretchSummer is arguably the most awaited season: with it comes more freedom in regard to time management and activity planning. Some use it to recharge for the new school year, whereas others decide to invest this time in projects and work. It doesn’t matter which of these paths you have chosen: we all deserve the […] Continue Reading |
A student’s reflection on the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedyI had not always known a great deal about Filipino culture, but about three years ago, when I started seeing my partner Jaime, my learning process began. Jaime comes from a long descent of Filipino heritage, and we try to make a point of going to most of the events and festivals in Vancouver and […] Continue Reading |
What to watch this summer: four films worth checking outIf you’re a film enthusiast like me, you know that summer is one of the best times of the year. The scent of buttery popcorn fills the theatres, the anticipation and excitement lingers in the air as the audience walks into the building, eager to discover new stories. From the adventures of beloved superheroes to […] Continue Reading |
