by Emily McIvor | Oct 30, 2014 | Humour, Stories | Satire
HUMOUR—After years of increasing line-ups for washrooms all over campus, UVic has announced plans to double the number of washroom stalls available in every building. In a highly anticipated news release Monday, building manager P. Leez Holdit announced the $5 million...
by Emily McIvor | Sep 4, 2014 | Culture, Theatre
When I meet Naomi Simpson and Julian Cervello, director and assistant director of Langham Court Theatre’s upcoming production, The Small Room at the Top of the Stairs, I feel as though I’m the newest guest at a secret special party. They lean in as they talk about...
by Emily McIvor | May 23, 2014 | Op-eds, Opinions
Imagine a city untroubled by yucky smells, where happy citizens only make healthy choices. Doubtless, this is exactly what Victoria city councillors envisioned when they proposed an anti-smoking amendment to the Clean Air Act. The amendment would ban smoking in most...
by Emily McIvor | Aug 8, 2013 | Culture, Food | Drink
You know how great it is when you visit your hometown after having moved away? Everyone’s happy to see you, the place is at its very best and none of the flaws are visible. I was lucky to have this experience recently on a cycling trip through the Gulf Islands. My...
by Emily McIvor | Aug 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Simon Nattrass’s column “does not fit with our community papers,” according to the letter that terminated his contract with Victoria News. For long-time readers of Nattrass’s political commentary, this may come as a surprise. Nattrass is a Victoria writer whose column...