Canada hits the podium at Pan Am Games

Canada hits the podium at Pan Am Games

by | Aug 5, 2015 | Sports

It’s been a busy summer of sport in Canada. Athletic marvels started with an exciting Women’s World Cup held across the provinces, and continued this month with the Pan American Games based in Toronto. Athletes competed in a myriad of competitions throughout July,...
Women’s soccer in for the long ball

Women’s soccer in for the long ball

by | Jul 2, 2015 | Sports

The 2015 Women’s World Cup, held in multiple cities across Canada, is setting records —in attendance, ratings, and quality of play. Ask any women’s player, however, and they will tell you that there are still many problems that plague the sport. Whether it’s player...

Island Run organizers support local hospital

by | Jun 3, 2015 | Campus, Sports

With spring weather coming slowly but surely to Vancouver Island, several Royal Roads University students have seized the opportunity and organized a fundraising run in support of Mount St. Mary hospital. Set for June 20, the Great Island Run will include a 10 km...
A-Team thwarted by Anarchy Angels

A-Team thwarted by Anarchy Angels

by | May 7, 2015 | Campus, Sports

Thrilling action. Dazzling skill. Lightning speed. Two teams battering each other black and blue, leaving it all out on the rink. No, it’s not the NHL playoffs — it’s roller derby. When I arrived at the Archie Browning Arena in Esquimalt for the Eves of Destruction...
CFUV raises funds with Fundrive

CFUV raises funds with Fundrive

by | Mar 12, 2015 | Culture, Events, Music

With its 30th birthday just around the corner, CFUV 101.9 FM is turning to its listeners at UVic and in the Greater Victoria region for donations to the radio station as part of its Fundrive fundraiser. Starting on March 13, CFUV will be holding a week-long...