Life

Victoria 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 […]

Fashion 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 […]

At 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 […]

The 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 […]

Victoria 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 […]

That 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 […]