“This is the time to step up and support your employees”: Camosun College Student Society operating remotely, continue to pay staff

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) officially began operating remotely on Wednesday, March 18, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CCSS executive director Michel Turcotte says the CCSS is conducting most services—such as dealing with questions regarding health and dental insurance—over the phone or by email. But services that can’t be done remotely—for example, the food […]

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Freedom from Addiction: COVID-19 through the eyes of a recovering addict

When I think of addiction, I sometimes see a rat running on a track inside my brain. This is, of course, a metaphor, but, in fact, our brains are wired into what might be thought of as “tracks,” some more trodden than others. These networks of neurons can be created, destroyed, strong, or weak. The […]

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A message to Camosun College students

In the last few days, I have begun to drink coffee conservatively, using beans that have already had water run through them once. I am under voluntary self-isolation after someone at a dental conference my partner was at tested positive for COVID-19. It’s not the worst: I’m allowed to leave the apartment to go for […]

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Coronavirus update: Camosun College to consolidate child-care services

On Thursday, March 19, Camosun College announced that it will be consolidating its child-care services from both campuses to just Interurban because attendance has “significantly declined” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The college has also updated its list of student services now available through alternative delivery methods. Head here to see the statement about child […]

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Coronavirus update: Camosun posts list of available student services

Camosun College has posted a list of the student services it is making available through alternative modes of delivery. This includes academic advising, counselling, library services, and more. The college announced yesterday that students will not be able to access these services in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the complete list here.

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Coronavirus update: Camosun College Student Society to close offices today

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) announced today that due to the COVID-19 pandemic it will be closing its offices at 4 pm today, with no reopening date announced. If students need to get a hold of the CCSS, they can do so by emailing ccss@camosunstudent.org. For health and dental plan questions, email ccssplan@camosun.ca or […]

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Coronavirus update: National student loans repayment paused with no interest, Camosun student services transitioning from face to face

The federal government has announced that it will pause the repayment of Canada Student Loans until September 30, 2020, with no accrual of interest. It is doing this to support student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Student Loans Service Centre website says that this will take effect on March 30, pending Parliamentary […]

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College takes coronavirus precautions; classes still in session

In an email sent out on Friday, March 13, Camosun College announced it had introduced new measures in response to the provincial direction concerning COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. Students are not required to give a doctor’s note if they are self-isolating due to the coronavirus. They do need to report their absences to their […]

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Victoria Beer Week Review: Taco Tuesday

Move over, beer! Tacos shared the spotlight at Victoria Beer Week’s Taco Tuesday. The evening began with the Czechmate Pilsner (5.2%) from Off the Rail Brewing. Crisp, clear, and mild, it doesn’t forge any new paths, but would be perfect for a day at the beach. Very Good Butchers are a completely vegan operation that, […]

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