News Briefs: May 14, 2021 web exclusiveTrudeau cleared in WE Charity scandal Ethics commissioner Mario Dion recently cleared prime minister Justin Trudeau in the WE Charity scandal, saying that Trudeau didn’t break federal ethics rules, but former finance minister Bill Morneau did. While Trudeau has family members who have financial ties to WE Charity, Dion says that Trudeau and his family […] Continue Reading |
“We are all frustrated. We are all confused”: International students concerned as flights still grounded while fall semester nearsOn April 22, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau banned all flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days. First-year Marketing post-degree diploma student—and Nexus contributing writer—Prajakta Jagtap, who is taking Camosun classes remotely from India, has delayed her plans to return to Canada to study at Camosun three times due to COVID-19 restrictions. “We are […] Continue Reading |
Let’s Talk 2.0: The importance of post-secondary in female leadershipWhen I went through old yearbooks recently, I was wondering how much my female teachers have shaped my views of leadership. They always were strong women who showed extraordinary leadership, and they were also very heartfelt and empathetic. I wish I could ask my former male classmates if they felt the same. If they cared. […] Continue Reading |
Belfry brings solo show The (Post) Mistress onlineFrom May 11 to 16, the Belfry Theatre is presenting The (Post) Mistress, a lighthearted musical starring Krystle Pederson in a solo performance as Marie-Louise Painchaud, a woman who works in a post office in a small town, where she knows just about everything about just about everybody. She shares stories and songs, accompanied by […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: Blue-collar dreams turn to quarantine questionsI’m 27, and for all those years, I’ve bought into what I was told: that hard work meant happiness. That 15-hour days were impressive, and that working through lunch was how you got ahead. Sure, take a nap if you want, but do so with the knowledge that someone else is contributing to society while […] Continue Reading |
Defeat Depression initiative raises funds to support mental healthThe annual Defeat Depression initiative, created in partnership with Mood Disorders Society of Canada, raises funds in support of people suffering with poor mental health. The 30-day challenge is in the form of an online interactive workshop; each day, participants choose from a variety of activities designed to reduce stress and depression. Victoria Defeat Depression […] Continue Reading |
Camosun alumnus announces Hockey Night in Canada in VietnameseDuring his time as a hockey player, Wayne Gretzky was known for, seemingly, predicting where the puck would go next—just as you were wondering what he was doing, the puck would show up on his stick. Nexus and Camosun Applied Communication (ACP) alumnus Nguyen Hoang Duy, who goes by Jimmy in English, says that being […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Classes Abroad: Summer break in a pandemicIt was confusing deciding whether or not to take a summer break this year. I know many people would usually just prefer to finish off their programs as soon as possible. However, for international students, this decision needs to be taken with a lot of caution and thought, especially for those students who are expecting […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: May 7, 2021 web exclusiveCamosun alumnus subject of profile Camosun alumnus Shane Baker, who we interviewed in June of last year, is the subject of a new profile that recently ran on Accessible Media’s television station. Baker was profiled on Our Community, talking about his self-advocacy efforts to address accessibility barriers at Camosun. Watch the episode here. Camosun student […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Conservatory of Music brings Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour onlineThe first, and most important, person that we will ever come into contact with is our mother. This is why one of our most important holidays is Mother’s Day. And the Victoria Conservatory of Music understands the significance of Mother’s Day: their yearly Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour has been happening for 39 years, and […] Continue Reading |
