Camosun College Student Society to host first Christmas Pop-Up Market

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is hosting its first Christmas Pop-Up market on Monday, November 28 from 3 pm to 6 pm for Camosun students and faculty, as well as the general public. This market has up to 40 tables to house Camosun students’ creations, allowing them to hone their entrepreneurial and artistic skills. […]

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National Geographic photographer Andy Mann delivers captivating presentation

From rock climber to ocean conservationist, National Geographic filmmaker and photographer Andy Mann’s From Summit to Sea is a journey through the ups and downs of his career, and he brought it to the Royal Theatre last night. The presentation is filled with the breathtaking photos expected from a National Geographic photographer, along with some […]

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Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party dazzles with interactive experience

The tale of Alice in Wonderland is a magical childhood story for many generations, but it doesn’t have to stop there. For the silly adults who are whimsical and childlike at heart, The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience gives people the opportunity to revisit Wonderland and have their own tea party, replete with peculiar potions, […]

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Nic’s Flicks web exclusive: Seven of the spookiest movies of all time

I don’t do much for Halloween. I just sit in my movie chair and watch spooky movies with my family. Every time a jump scare happens I’ll make funny comments like, “You do know the bad guy dies at the end?” Today, I’m looking at seven of the spookiest films of all time, Halloween classics […]

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Camosun College Student Society fall election results in

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held its fall elections from Monday, October 24 to Wednesday, October 26. Denver Xavier got voted in as international director, Puneet Kaur as women’s director, Safs Saifullah as pride director, and Astrid Klee as wellness and access director. Purvi Dubey, Jaisica Singh, Ayush Chauhan, and Alex Joseph are Interurban […]

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Fresh to Death slays BC beer lovers

On Sunday, October 16, Victoria Beer Society hosted Fresh to Death, a celebration of hopped-up craft beers. Held at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, the venue was modest, and the event featured 20 fresh brews from 12 BC breweries. I started off with Howl Brewing’s Chai Pumpkin Brown Ale (6%), which seemed to me to […]

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The Belfry starts season extremely strong with Intimate Apparel

The Belfry Theatre opened its doors to a new season this September with a tough act to follow. Featuring rich and poetic dialogue from Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, Intimate Apparel made an impactful debut. Set in 1905, the play follows the unique journey of Esther, an illiterate Black seamstress played by Jenny Brizard. Working […]

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Treasures From Byzantine Manuscripts offers rare glimpse of ancient Greek music

Beneath the regal arched ceilings of the Christ Church Cathedral, a small audience gathered on Friday night to witness a select performance of ancient Greek music ranging from the 14th to 18th Century. The seven-member band, featuring members of En Chordais and Constantinople, formed an intimate ensemble, performing acoustically within an enclosed chapel within the […]

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Colin James looks back, moves ahead

Canadian blues man Colin James has done it all. He went platinum in a meteoric rise to rock stardom in the late ’80s, he has eight Junos and 27 Maple Blues Awards to his credit, and he’s widely credited with launching the swing revival with his work with the Little Big Band. “Fortunately, I’ve been […]

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Rifflandia delivers big names, big community in triumphant return

The big festival in our small town came back with a bang last weekend. Rifflandia spanned four nights, two venues, dozens of food trucks and pop-up shops, hosted a few weddings, and celebrated Victorians for the culture-loving people we are. As is common for most larger events, there were some hiccups. Both Black Pumas and […]

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