Weird Dog Ink: October 16, 2024 |
Magazine Issue
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: October 16, 2024 issue |
Open Space: Online courses offer freedomOnline courses have gotten a bad rep due to COVID. That’s fair: they aren’t for everyone. Being forced into a learning environment that doesn’t work for you is awful. However, there are benefits that shouldn’t be overlooked. I’ve taken online courses from three different institutions over three decades. Delivery of distance education has significantly improved. […] Continue Reading |
Localtoast: The Demon That Lives at Localhost: October 16, 2024 issue |
News Briefs: October 16, 2024 issueLibrary catalogue closure Camosun’s online library catalogue will be unavailable from Saturday, October 19 at 9:00 pm to Monday, October 21 at 9:00 pm while it undergoes maintenance. During this time, users will be unable to renew items, place holds, or view account information. However, Single Search, other library databases, and in-person services will continue […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper October 2, 2024 issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
Victoria Tea Festival Revival celebrates tea, art, cultureTea 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 […] Continue Reading |
Lydia’s Film Critique: SalesmanDoor 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 […] Continue Reading |
Pulling on The Fretless’ songwriting heartstringsToronto-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 […] Continue Reading |
Carlos Nunez crushes borders with bagpipesWhere 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 […] Continue Reading |