How to save money on food while on a student budgetWith grocery costs soaring through the roof and price gouging sneaking up around every corner, it’s getting harder and harder to live on the budget of a student. But there are some tips and tricks that can help decrease food waste and make groceries last longer in the fridge. One way to reduce food costs […] Continue Reading |
Fridays at the Station a much-needed dose of community inclusionEvery Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm throughout the summer, the Victoria Beer Society (VBS) hosts Fridays at the Station, a community event featuring live music, food, and craft vendors. Across from Floyd’s Diner in Langford, you’ll see the mobile beer truck that has become a staple of VBS events serving a selection of […] Continue Reading |
Third annual Langford Beer Festival successful despite lack of varietyBack for its third year, the 2024 Langford Beer Festival stormed the Starlight Stadium on Saturday, July 13, showcasing over 80 craft brews, including some ciders and meads, from 30 BC breweries. Local beer enthusiasts gathered under the sweltering sun to sample some of the best beers BC has to offer, and, as usual, yours […] Continue Reading |
Langford Beer Festival returns for third yearBack for its third year, the Langford Beer Festival, hosted by the Victoria Beer Society (VBS) will showcase over 75 craft brews, including some ciders and meads, from 30 BC breweries. The festival—coming to the Starlight Stadium on July 13—will also feature lawn games and activities, music by local band SuperSauce, and a variety of […] Continue Reading |
Local photographer gets picked for Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibitThe annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit, developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, features a local touch this year: one of the almost 100 photos chosen to be featured was taken by Victoria’s Garth Lenz. Currently displayed at the Royal BC Museum, Lenz’s photo shows the world’s largest open pit […] Continue Reading |
Gord Hill to discuss contribution of art to social movements at lectureKwakwaka’wakw author, artist, and political activist Gord Hill has been involved in Indigenous decolonization and anti-globalization movements since 1990, with an aim to advocate through a variety of mediums. His books, The 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book, The Anti-Capitalist Resistance Comic Book, and The Antifa Comic Book, focus on the history and colonial […] Continue Reading |
Breweries take centre stage for 10th annual Victoria Beer WeekVictoria Beer Week, presented by the Victoria Beer Society, is returning for its 10th anniversary with Ten Years of Cheers! from March 1 to 9. Although Victoria Beer Week (VBW) has always been hosted at consolidated venues by the Victoria Beer Society (VBS), this year they’re shifting the focus—breweries are producing events at their own […] Continue Reading |
Six websites to explore for internship opportunitiesFinding internships online can be challenging for many students, especially when you don’t know where to begin. Here are six websites you might want to check out to discover valuable internship opportunities and improve your hands-on experience and skills. riipen.com Riipen is a platform that connects students to real-world projects and learning opportunities. It also […] Continue Reading |
Isle of Tease shines light on diversity in burlesqueThe Isle of Tease Burlesque Festival celebrates the variety and history of burlesque while showcasing the diverse backgrounds of burlesque performers. Event co-producer Champagne Sparkles—also the co-founder of Victoria’s popular Cheesecake Burlesque Review, celebrating 18 years of being a burlesque troupe this March—says that what the Cheesecakes do is only part of what burlesque is […] Continue Reading |
With Super Mario Bros. Wonder, creative Nintendo is backSuper Mario Bros. Wonder 8/10 Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the latest in Mario’s adventures. Taking place in the Flower Kingdom, Mario and friends, with the aid of the Flower Kingdom’s caterpillar prince Prince Florian, must stop Bowser from achieving world domination by using the Wonder Seeds. So, your typical Mario romp, but this romp’s […] Continue Reading |
