Camosun College Student Society Diwali celebration returnsThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is partnering with local organizers to celebrate Diwali at Lucky Bar on November 6, continuing a tradition that has grown from a small campus gathering into one of the student society’s most popular events. The celebration, presented by local event promoters Dilwale in collaboration with the CCSS, begins at […] Continue Reading |
Crystal Pool closes, but students have alternativesThe Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre closed permanently in September in order to tear down the building and rebuild a new, modern facility. While this is a sad day for long-time patrons, and necessitates a five-year temporary service shift, the upgrading of the facility was necessary for safety, cost, and efficiency. Crystal Pool was built […] Continue Reading |
Curiosities of Craigdarroch spins dark yarns in the castleVictoria locals are no doubt familiar with Craigdarroch Castle, which was built in 1890 by Robert Dunsmuir, a wealthy coal baron. The Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society often gives tours of the site, discussing its history; now, the Curiosities of Craigdarroch After Hours Tour is here, just in time for Halloween. “Basically, it takes a […] Continue Reading |
The best drinks to help beat the heat this summerThe warmth of the summer is back, and I’m looking forward to spending my time outdoors under the sun with a barbecue, going to the beach, relaxing in a pool, or simply wanting to spend some time with family or friends. Having the right drink on hand can make this experience even better and more […] Continue Reading |
A student’s guide to navigating CRD roadworkWith all the idyllic joys that late summer brings, it’s easy to forget the pitfalls, but as we draw closer to the madness of the fall semester, traffic has increasingly been on my mind. The Capital Regional District (CRD) doesn’t suffer the harsh winters that halt construction the way the rest of the country does, […] Continue Reading |
Finding a best-case scenario worth imaginingIt seems that each time we fall asleep, we wind up waking to a whole new world—something unrecognizable yet oh so familiar. The shape of our society moulds like clay, being contorted by the hands of those who have no consideration for whom it belongs. It’s easy to feel untethered in times like these. Over […] Continue Reading |
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 |
