Defeat Depression initiative raises funds to support mental healthThe annual Defeat Depression initiative, created in partnership with Mood Disorders Society of Canada, raises funds in support of people suffering with poor mental health. The 30-day challenge is in the form of an online interactive workshop; each day, participants choose from a variety of activities designed to reduce stress and depression. Victoria Defeat Depression […] Continue Reading |
Camosun alumnus announces Hockey Night in Canada in VietnameseDuring his time as a hockey player, Wayne Gretzky was known for, seemingly, predicting where the puck would go next—just as you were wondering what he was doing, the puck would show up on his stick. Nexus and Camosun Applied Communication (ACP) alumnus Nguyen Hoang Duy, who goes by Jimmy in English, says that being […] Continue Reading |
Camosun alumnus creates Crush the Wave flagIn these harsh COVID times, nothing is more important than raising awareness about the measures that we can take to protect ourselves against this dreaded virus. One of these measures is wearing a mask. Sure, the majority of us hate wearing masks, but they are really important for our society right now, because they help […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Visual Arts student shoots for 2024 ParalympicsSecond-year Camosun Visual Arts student Ben Hagkull is spending his time these days training at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence and at UVic’s CARSA facility hoping to qualify for the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. The sports sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic; the wheelchair-basketball player is among many athletes who […] Continue Reading |
New online escape room honest attempt with varying resultsAlthough escape rooms are usually a hands-on experience, in response to COVID-19 restrictions, Xperience Kelowna has created an online escape room using a combination of internet browser and Zoom to present an experience that plays much like the old PC point-and-click adventure games. The game itself presents as a 360-degree photograph of a real room […] Continue Reading |
Chargers men’s volleyball coach focuses on training during cancelled seasonOn Tuesday, November 18, the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST), which the Camosun Chargers are members of, announced that it was cancelling the 2020/2021 athletic season. The statement said the decision was made to “ensure the health, safety and well-being of member institution’s [sic] student-athletes, coaches, athletics programs, and their surrounding communities.” While Chargers men’s […] Continue Reading |
Camosun students welcome on new local collegiate baseball teamVictoria is getting a new collegiate baseball team, and Camosun College students are welcome to play on it. The Victoria Golden Tide, set to start playing next fall at Royal Athletic Park, is open to Camosun students who are enrolled in at least nine credits. The team will be in the Canadian College Baseball Conference […] Continue Reading |
“A huge disappointment”: Camosun Chargers cancel fall seasonAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Camosun Chargers have decided to cancel their fall season. The Camosun Chargers are made up of the women’s and men’s volleyball teams, the women’s and men’s basketball teams, and the golf team. Camosun vice president of student experience Heather Cummings says that the decision is a “huge […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Chargers fall 2020 season cancelledThe Camosun Chargers announced today that their fall 2020 season has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Chargers are part of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association and the Pacific Western Athletic Association; both organizations have cancelled their seasons and championships. The Chargers student teams include women’s and men’s volleyball, women’s and men’s basketball, […] Continue Reading |
Time to Buy BC campaign encourages consumers to buy from local alcohol producersAs of April 14, BC’s alcohol industry has united in an initiative to mitigate the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. The Time to Buy BC campaign encourages consumers to prioritize smaller manufacturers from within the province when purchasing beer, wine, and spirits. BC Craft Brewers Guild executive director Ken Beattie says that the […] Continue Reading |
