Dance Victoria brings The Nutcracker to town for online audiencesThe Nutcracker is a huge part of the holidays for many families across North America. The Christmas season is full of traditions that have lasted throughout history, and one of the most iconic is the story of Clara. This year, Dance Victoria is hosting Edmonton’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers for their adapatation of the tale, with […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Hospitality Management students take fundraiser online during pandemicCamosun Hospitality Management instructor Brad Boisvert’s approach to teaching business management has changed a lot since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. His Event Management 286 class has changed entirely. For example, an event on December 5 is going to be held entirely online. The event, A Day In Santa’s Workshop, will consist of Christmas […] Continue Reading |
Unsettled and Striving: “Indigenous Studies” as tangible proofIn September, I received the curriculum for the Indigenous Studies courses I was taking at Camosun College. Some deep part of me exhaled a bated breath. Here was proof that we do not have to consider the Earth just a “resource”: stories, videos, articles all explaining how Indigenous people of Turtle Island have interacted with […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: December 4, 2020 web exclusiveCamosun to extend library hours Camosun has announced that the Lansdowne Library will have extended hours in December. The library will be open on Saturdays (December 5, 12, and 19) from 11 am to 6 pm, and will stay open until 8 pm from Monday, December 14 to Friday, December 18, and on Monday, December […] Continue Reading |
Freedom from Addiction: Addiction and musicI started learning the guitar when I was 17; by 19, I was playing and singing my songs at open mics. I was beside myself with stage fright most of the time, even though I was routinely told that I was very good, and to not stop—fame awaited me! Despite the validation and encouragement, I […] Continue Reading |
The Examined Life: Finite beautyDeath is the logical conclusion to life—we all must come to terms with that eventually. What I have a more difficult time accepting is that everything else will end one day, too. There is a timer on the universe and when it runs out, that’s it. And long before that happens, humankind will have gone […] Continue Reading |
Fortune Gallery showcases local artists in its Annual Winter ShowFortune Gallery owner and head curator Allison Trembath knows a thing or two about the importance of art and optimism. After closing down for a few months this spring, the gallery has re-opened and is proudly showing local artists in its Annual Winter Show. Artists in the show include Ron Wilson, Rob Lovett, Hélène Cyr, […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: Whatever your view on COVID restrictions, respect the oppositionIt’s December 1. COVID-19 has been infecting humans for almost a year. In that year it has killed almost 1.5 million people, which is about the population of Calgary. I’m not about to list statistics; I can’t be the only one who is beyond sick of that. Besides, in this age of ultra-information, you can […] Continue Reading |
New online escape room honest attempt with varying resultsAlthough escape rooms are usually a hands-on experience, in response to COVID-19 restrictions, Xperience Kelowna has created an online escape room using a combination of internet browser and Zoom to present an experience that plays much like the old PC point-and-click adventure games. The game itself presents as a 360-degree photograph of a real room […] Continue Reading |
Camosun running new Discovery Technology dual-credit programCamosun College started a five-month dual-credit program for high school students this September. The Discovery Technology program, funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, will help high-school students earn college credits and high-school credits at the same time. The students in the program will get scholarships through their school district to complete […] Continue Reading |
