Reflections in recoveryIt’s a weird feeling, being 22 years old and two years sober. I never thought I would get this far, but I’m very grateful I have. My drinking started young, but really picked up in high school. I still managed to do well in all my classes, so I wasn’t too worried at first. However, […] Continue Reading |
How to form and cure a headacheFor the past decade, the conditions have tired the body. They’ve tired the mind, most particularly. For the past decade, the world has been imposed on its consumers far more than they would like, and a collective headache has spread a throbbing dull discomfort. The occipital lobes have been shot by the blaring blue light […] Continue Reading |
This year will be the year of the canTo survive off of canned food is to billow in a sweltering breeze. The body bloated and subdued, still happy-go-lucky. Tins of beans and soups and peaches stew in their own thick fluids on grocery-store shelves and then on the buyer’s for several years with no consequence, not one spoil. Various items for consumption at […] Continue Reading |
New year, new beer: a random sampling of new brews for 2025To celebrate the new year, I found some interesting beers that were either a recent release or new to me. Join me as I drink way too much beer in way too short a time and try to describe it for you. First up is the Naughty List Dry Irish Charcoal Stout (4.8%) by Wildeye […] Continue Reading |
Chargers teams mainly successful in first half of seasonsThe Camosun Chargers teams have been—for the most part—successful in their first half of the season. And three of the four teams competing in the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) are in the top two seeds. This solid start sets them up to try and win it all in the second half of the season. […] Continue Reading |
Tips for staying fashionably warm this winterAs the residents of Victoria prepare for the upcoming months of the winter season, staying warm is on everyone’s mind. Whether walking to class or taking a trip downtown, transitioning from the wind and rain of autumn to the ice and snow of winter can happen overnight. But no one wants to buy an entirely […] 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 |
Culture Days showcases diverse culture and arts for 15th yearCelebrating 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 […] Continue Reading |
Lecture explores history of doomed local railyard projectIf you’ve ever taken a stroll along the southern end of the Gorge or near Bamfield Park in Vic West, you’ll likely have noticed a long trestle bridge that connects the Burnside area with downtown. UVic adjunct professor Frank Leonard will be giving a talk later this month about the history of this project, and […] Continue Reading |
Great Canadian Beer Festival 30 year anniversary a great successBack for its 30th anniversary, the Great Canadian Beer Festival (GCBF), presented by the Victoria Beer Society, hosted an astounding number of breweries and beers, so much so that I actually had to return for a second day just to explore them all. I started off innocently with the Bramble Raspberry Vanilla Wheat Ale (5%) […] Continue Reading |
