A light on the corner: spending time with Reverend Al and Victoria’s homelessIn the pre-dawn of a wet October morning, they come out of the darkness like soggy, chilled moths. They are the homeless of Victoria and they are drawn to the bright light of a man, a most indomitable and irreverent Reverend named Allen Tysick; everyone knows him as Reverend Al. The Reverend, in his Dandelion […] Continue Reading |
Comedian talks serious about robots at Tedx conferenceMany hats can be worn in the world of entertainment and performance art. Local comedian, playwright, and musician Wes Borg will be changing his chuckles to a more serious tone when he speaks at the upcoming Tedx Victoria conference. Borg will talk about the importance of resistance in all human growth and how we stop […] Continue Reading |
Finding fashionable treasures in unlikely placesThrift-store shopping doesn’t have to be the only way to discover hidden gems. Affordable, quality clothing is hiding in plain sight, and in stores you probably walk by every day in the mall. Here are a few examples of stores you wouldn’t be expecting to be carrying the motherlode of cheap jewelry, the perfect plaid […] Continue Reading |
Eye on CampusWednesday, November 14 Economics Café Economics are all around us, affecting everything that we do. Here’s a chance to learn more about them at the Economics Café Speaker Series, a forum to discuss current economic issues, and to build your knowledge about the world in which you live. It takes place from 2:30-3:30 pm in […] Continue Reading |
O’Kanese deals with the dead for VictoriansVictoria has been known as one of the most haunted places in Canada, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Isabele O’Kanese is a native seer who aids people in their spiritual plights. O’Kanese, who is of the Oji-Cree nation, helps people with their haunts by doing tarot readings, psychometry, pet readings, and mediumship […] Continue Reading |
How to stay a fashionable man in VictoriaFashion is often considered a feminine pastime, but a man who can creatively style his duds is something to be appreciated. The popular saying “when you look good, you feel good” doesn’t just apply to weight loss, makeover shows, and women. Men should also embrace that saying and apply it to how they dress. “You […] Continue Reading |
Human Library helps us understand each otherAt one point or another we all wonder how other people live. Whether it be a cop, a graffiti artist, or a prostitute, we’re all curious as to what others’ lives are like. The Human Library, taking place at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, allows us to glimpse into the lives of others and […] Continue Reading |
Halloween costumes mirror pop cultureThe thrill of finding the perfect Halloween costume is exhilarating for some and exhausting for others. If you’re nervous about online shopping, too impatient for a thrift store, and depressed by Walmart’s buzzing fluorescent lights and prepackaged costume clones, it’s time to consider renting. The quality of a rental costume is much better and you […] Continue Reading |
It’s always the season of the witch in VictoriaVictoria has often been dubbed a haven for newlyweds and nearly deads, but there’s another cultural group thriving in Mile Zero: witches. From followers of the Wiccan faith to ceremonial magicians and goddess worshippers, those who practice pagan traditions abound in Victoria. John Threlfall, fine arts communications and special projects officer at the University of […] Continue Reading |
The art of consigning clothesThat recent shopping spree in Vancouver wasn’t good for your wallet, and it also wasn’t good for your closet space. Trying to cram 10 new articles of clothing into an already packed closet generally leads to disarray. Maybe they will fit in the dresser? Fat chance: the drawers are overflowing and won’t even close. The […] Continue Reading |
