by Eric Kwakernaak | Oct 10, 2024 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Exciting new faces and familiar stars headline a busy autumn schedule Whether you’re a diehard sports fanatic, or just looking for a way to get some fresh air and escape that one roommate who won’t put their dishes away, these games are sure to quicken your pulse and...
by Eric Kwakernaak | Sep 26, 2024 | Culture, Features, Photo
Now, the thriving Victoria climbing scene offers a similar promise It’s a Thursday evening at CragX climbing gym in Victoria, B.C. Located on one of the busiest streets in the downtown core, the gym’s floor to ceiling windows and colour-marked walls cut a dramatic...
by Eric Kwakernaak | Sep 12, 2024 | Opinions, Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Large crowds and understocked concessions spoiled an otherwise exciting event On Saturday, Aug. 31, the last day of summer, Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park became a sea of orange and black, as the BC Lions faced off against the Ottawa RedBlacks for the first...
by Eric Kwakernaak | Aug 29, 2024 | Culture, Events, Music
Philips Backyard Reverb Weekend delivered uninhibited fun Since its inception in 2013, the Phillips Backyard Festival Series has had its ups and downs. After being cancelled for two consecutive years due to COVID-19 and forced to watch a rival music festival,...
by Eric Kwakernaak | Jul 25, 2024 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
The Canadian Championship returns to Starlight Stadium There is a truth that all sports fans know: when it comes time to browse the stables and hitch our wagons to a team, there’s no better feeling than strapping the reins onto a dark horse. On July 10, as Victoria’s...