Camosun dental clinic open to new clients
Camosun College’s dental clinic, located at the Lansdowne campus, is now taking new clients of all ages. This low-cost professional dental hygiene clinic offers full assessments, cleaning, polishing, fluoride, X-rays, and sealants. More information can be found at camosun.ca/smile or 250-370-3184.
Chargers check-in
On Friday, January 8 the Camosun Chargers basketball teams faced off against the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Eagles, with both Chargers teams emerging victorious. The women’s team won 86-43 and the men won 97-72. On Saturday, January 9 the men’s and women’s basketball teams played the Columbia Bible College Bearcats. The women’s team experienced their first weekend sweep with their solid 71-57 victory over the Bearcats. The men also defeated the Bearcats for their fifth win of the season, beating the visiting team 81-76. In volleyball, the Chargers faced off against the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades in Abbotsford on Friday, January 8 and Saturday, January 9. The men’s Chargers volleyball team defeated the Cascades on Friday, January 8, winning 3-2, but the women were defeated 3-0. Saturday, January 9 saw both men’s and women’s teams unable to defeat the Cascades and losing 3-2 and 3-1, respectively. On Friday, January 15, the women’s basketball team defeated the Langara Falcons 68-58; on Saturday, January 16 they defeated the Quest University Kermodes 64-60. The men’s basketball team lost 76-81 to the Langara Falcons on Friday, January 15 and lost again the next night to the Kermodes, 62-78. Meanwhile, the women’s volleyball team defeated the Columbia Bible College Bearcats 3-1 on Friday, January 15 and 3-0 the next night. The men’s volleyball team also defeated the Bearcats on Friday, January 15 (3-0) and on Saturday, January 16 (3-0).
Carleton University prof won’t be silenced
Carleton University faculty member Root Gorelick has refused to sign the institution’s revised statement of general duties, fiduciary responsibilities, and conflict of interest in his role as faculty representative on the board of governors. The statement would prevent him from speaking publicly about open board meeting sessions at the university. The Canadian Association of University Teachers supports his decision and unanimously passed a motion to condemn Carleton’s board of governors for enacting this policy and to initiate the censure process unless the decision is reversed.
Housing facility opens to homeless
On January 5, Our Place opened up a transitional housing facility to house the 40 homeless campers at Victoria’s courthouse. The temporary housing, located at 1240 Yates Street, will remain open until April 30. The facility will provide residents with privacy, mental health and addiction support, hot meals, showers, programming, income opportunities, and access to housing support workers. The facility will be staffed around the clock with support staff and security.
Start something good
The sixth annual Start Something with Alesse contest launched on January 8. The contest encourages young Canadians to submit ideas for projects they want to start that will create positive change in their community. Winning projects will receive $5,000 each and a mentorship to help make their ideas a reality. Entries will be accepted until February 7 at 11:59 pm EST. To find out more or to submit an idea, visit yconic.com/program/startsomethingwithalesse.
CRD looking for arts advisory applicants
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is looking for applicants to serve on the arts advisory council (AAC). The council comprises elected representatives from each municipality who volunteer their time to funding programs and advising the CRD on issues relating to the arts in the capital region. The deadline to submit a letter or resume outlining experiences and interest is Friday, January 29 at 4:30 pm. For more info please call 250-360-3215.
Video contest to raise awareness on toxins
EduTOX is a national bilingual video contest that aims to give youth (ages 14 to 22) a voice to promote awareness and action against toxins. Youth are asked to submit creative and compelling short videos that will get people thinking about the toxins that we encounter in our day-to-day lives. Prizes will be awarded to the best French- and English-language entries and include scholarships and electronics. Visit edutox.ca for more information and for instructions on how to become involved.