Local author to give presentation on BC beer historyJoe Wiebe is a true beer aficionado. His book Craft Beer Revolution won the 2014 Gourmand Award for Best Beer Book in Canada, he helped create the BC Ale Trail (a vital resource for any beer lover travelling throughout BC), and he also serves as the beer director for the Victoria Beer Society (whose Victoria […] Continue Reading |
National Geographic photographer Andy Mann delivers captivating presentationFrom rock climber to ocean conservationist, National Geographic filmmaker and photographer Andy Mann’s From Summit to Sea is a journey through the ups and downs of his career, and he brought it to the Royal Theatre last night. The presentation is filled with the breathtaking photos expected from a National Geographic photographer, along with some […] Continue Reading |
Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party dazzles with interactive experienceThe tale of Alice in Wonderland is a magical childhood story for many generations, but it doesn’t have to stop there. For the silly adults who are whimsical and childlike at heart, The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience gives people the opportunity to revisit Wonderland and have their own tea party, replete with peculiar potions, […] Continue Reading |
CCSS brings Diwali back to campusThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is bringing its Diwali festival celebration back to campus this year. On Monday, October 24 from 6 pm to 9 pm, the Lansdowne campus will be set alight with colours, dancing, music, and culture. Also called the Festival of Lights, Diwali is heavily celebrated in India. This festival is […] Continue Reading |
Fresh to Death slays BC beer loversOn Sunday, October 16, Victoria Beer Society hosted Fresh to Death, a celebration of hopped-up craft beers. Held at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, the venue was modest, and the event featured 20 fresh brews from 12 BC breweries. I started off with Howl Brewing’s Chai Pumpkin Brown Ale (6%), which seemed to me to […] Continue Reading |
Great Canadian Beer Festival brews up brilliant taste of normalcy after two-year hiatusThe annual Great Canadian Beer Festival recently returned for its 28th year, featuring over 90 Canadian craft breweries serving more than 245 beers this past weekend. The beauty of an event like this is that you can sample some of the most unusual and creative beers our country’s skillful craft brewmasters have to offer, much […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Conservatory of Music celebrates 40 years of Mother’s Day Musical Garden TourThe Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM)’s annual Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The tour gives people access to 10 private gardens and one public garden, as well as entrance to a plant sale. “It’s a nice opportunity to be able to spend some time outdoors, appreciating the hard […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Beer Week back with new collection of masterful craft brewsVictoria Beer Week is returning in full force this year, with a collection of events that makes its lacklustre showing last year seem like a bad dream. This weekend, I happily attended the first two nights to see what some of the craft beer breweries that were there had to offer. Lift Off! was held […] Continue Reading |
Lager Than Life offers decent brews in an ugly atmosphereAfter 18 months of COVID-related isolation, our slice of the world is finally able to enjoy the experience of being within shouting distance of one another, and—of course, like pretty much anything—this is a fantastic excuse to drink beer. On Friday, the Victoria Beer Society hosted Lager Than Life, a celebration of 18 lagers from […] Continue Reading |
Camosun alumna offers side-job tips for college studentsOver the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic hit students hard in a variety of ways. It’s hit us on a social level by taking away our connections with our teachers and classmates. It’s hit us on an emotional level because of our limited abilities to seek help when we need it. And it’s certainly has […] Continue Reading |
