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 |
Anarchist Bookfair respectful, inspiring successAnarchist bookfairs are a great representation of the real spirit of anarchism: mutual aid with great expression of individuality—not just “anarchy” or “chaos” as it is often mistaken to be. The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair took place at the Fernwood Community Centre on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24. There were also additional concerts—a punk […] Continue Reading |
Great Canadian Beer Festival scores home run for craft beerBack for its 29th year, the Great Canadian Beer Festival returned this past weekend to showcase dozens of beers from nearly 60 Canadian breweries, and the verdant field of Royal Athletic Park was buzzing with buzzed beer enthusiasts ready to witness another home run for artisan craft beer. Mountainview Brewing Co. presented The Dark Side […] Continue Reading |
Langford Beer Festival rocks the park at Starlight StadiumThe Langford Beer Festival, presented by the Victoria Beer Society, returned in great form on Saturday, July 15, this time occupying the Langford Starlight Stadium. Around two dozen vendors populated the field, serving their best beers, ciders, and meads. Much of the fare centred around lighter drinks perfect for refreshing a hot summer day, and […] Continue Reading |
Langford Bacon Beer and Bourbon Festival hugely successful despite cramped quartersLast weekend, the City of Langford teamed up with Hertel Meats and Stanley Park Brewery to present the Bacon Beer and Bourbon Festival, which also included several different whiskey and food vendors. The event was held at Langford’s Starlight Stadium, or rather, it was held outside of the stadium. Because of the amount of people […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Beer Week 2023 finishes strong and smoothVictoria Beer Week 2023 wrapped up last weekend with Dubbel Down and Touchdown, featuring 30 craft brews from 12 breweries across BC. From Moon Under Water Brewpub, I tried Tetramorph (10%), which is a Belgian-style quadruple made with authentic Belgian candy sugars. This one is strong enough to chew through, but not overpowering, with prominent […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Beer Week’s Sour Power showcases disco music and tart beerVictoria Beer Week continued on Saturday, May 6 with Sour Power, which featured several tart beers in addition to a live disco-dancing party. I began the evening with the Punk Rock Pomegranate Ale (6%) by Bad Dog Brewing Company, which, for a 6% beer, had a far lighter flavour and thinner mouthfeel than I expected. […] Continue Reading |
