Pole dancing not just for strippersWhen most people think of pole dancing they visualize half-naked women swinging around on poles and getting paid for it. This stigma surrounding pole dancing can be hard to shake off, as most people still consider it to be a purely erotic form of entertainment. But with the rise in popularity of pole dancing as […] Continue Reading |
Ted Grant’s still got a roving eyeLegendary Canadian photographer Ted Grant will tell you he’s had a roving eye for most of his life. And even though the years are adding up, he’s still got it. His iconic photos, like his stories, span decades of history, which he retells in characteristic, snapshot-like sentences. “I always had some kind of feeling for […] Continue Reading |
Movie rental stores not done yetAs more people watch movies online and the physical-format movie-rental industry quickly declines, it’s no surprise that many local video stores are closing up shop. But those stores that are still standing are experiencing steady business; some store managers even say that business is better than ever. “At one point there was over 30 video […] Continue Reading |
Student rides to Salt Spring to support seed savingAfter getting lost in the outskirts of a Thai metropolis, a two-day bike ride to Salt Spring Island should seem like small potatoes to Camosun university transfer student Ariella Falkowski. But this ride doubles as a project for her cultural geography class and is a big deal for Falkowski, as it supports Pun Pun Organic […] Continue Reading |
Recent GottaCon gaming convention a successThe Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the biggest videogame convention in the world, is held every year in Los Angeles, CA for thousands of exhibitors to show their wares. Meanwhile, local gaming conventions have begun springing up all over the globe, including here in Victoria. GottaCon, the brainchild of Victorians Carson Upton and Evan Hatch, is […] Continue Reading |
New beer festival highlights local breweriesPhillips Brewery is one of 11 local beer makers who will be brewing it up at the upcoming Island Beer Festival at the Strathcona Hotel. Vancouver Island beer has a coveted style of its own; its breweries have flexibility in creating different styles of beer due to where we are located and the natural resources […] Continue Reading |
Online blackout protests begin with successWith the internet being so engrained in everyday life and communication, it’s no wonder that the largest protest in online history had real-world consequences. That online protest was an internet blackout on January 18 in which tens of millions of people from all over the world banded together to challenge and successfully shelve the Stop […] Continue Reading |
Winter surfing dangerous and bodaciousBelieve it or not, winter is a very important time for surfers in the Greater Victoria area. It’s the time of year that Vancouver Island is bombarded by storms consisting of heavy rain and high winds that create the kind of waves that surfers crave. It’s also the most dangerous time to surf. But there […] Continue Reading |
Valentine’s Day on a budgetValentine’s Day is fast approaching and it’s always nice to be able to spend it doing something nice with that someone special. So, if you’re stumped for ideas, and cash, here are a few suggestions to get you on your way: A different kind of date The traditional “dinner and a movie” date can get […] Continue Reading |
Local artist doesn’t succumb to strugglesVictoria printmaker and Camosun graduate Nic Vandergugten knows all about the struggles of being an artist. And it’s not just the financial struggles that weigh on Vandergugten; like all artists, he wonders if what he’s doing will resonate with people at all. “You’re never sure whether you’re going to be rewarded financially, or if people […] Continue Reading |
