Victoria Tea Festival Revival celebrates tea, art, culture

Tea enthusiasts will be able to gather for the yearly Victoria Tea Festival Revival on October 5, but according to the International Tea Appreciation Society (ITAS), who present this non-profit event, it’s more than just a celebration of tea.  “The tea festival is a celebration of art and culture. If you have even a passive […]

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Lydia’s Film Critique: Salesman

Door to door, and door to door to door, they come dressed smart with wit up their sleeves. In one hand, the holy book; in the other, clammy desperation. Although they may be Bible salesmen, the Lord is seldom on their side. Documentary film Salesman (1969)—directed by Albert Maysles, David Maysles, and Charlotte Zwerin—dedicates itself […]

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Pulling on The Fretless’ songwriting heartstrings

Toronto-based string quartet The Fretless has been together for 10 years and counting; they’re currently touring in support of their sixth album, Glasswing. But they met through what many may not know exists: a strong and interconnected national fiddle scene. “There’s a bit of a fiddle community in Canada,” says fiddle and viola player Trent […]

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Carlos Nunez crushes borders with bagpipes

Where do you think of when you think of the bagpipes? Probably not Spain, but Carlos Nunez is here to show why you should. Performing at CeltFest in Victoria, Nunez plays the gaita, a precursor to what we now know as the bagpipes. But despite playing such an ancient instrument, Nunez isn’t bound to ancient […]

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Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Meal-prepping basics

As college students in the 21st century, we all live extremely busy lives. Between our studies, work, exercise, and social lives, healthy eating can get overlooked. There’s nothing wrong with grabbing a Subway sandwich or other fast food every once in a while if you’re on the run. However, eating out all the time can […]

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British Columbia Federation of Students launches Generation Vote Now campaign

In an effort to encourage young voters to get out to the polls, the British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) has launched the Generation Vote Now campaign. Young adults in BC make up a significant proportion of the population, but in the 2020 provincial election, approximately 1 in 5 adults under 35 voted. According to […]

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Casting the ballot: A student guide to provincial politics

While it may not be the most high-profile or talked-about election this year, the 2024 British Columbia provincial election has been getting increasing attention and coverage as we approach polling day on Saturday, October 19. Political experts say that the election is a close race between the BC New Democratic Party (BC NDP) and the […]

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Culture Days showcases diverse culture and arts for 15th year

Celebrating 15 years, Culture Days returns Canada-wide this fall, offering hundreds of activities highlighting diverse arts and culture in local communities. Running from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, October 13, the event offers a variety of free participatory programs, including over 400 across BC. Last year, Culture Days included over 3,000 programs in over 300 […]

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