by Kaitlyn Kokoska | Oct 7, 2015 | Culture
Activists and artists alike shared their message at the eighth annual One Wave Festival, held on Sept. 22–26 in Victoria. The Pacific Peoples’ Partnership (PPP), a local non-profit group representing indigenous Pacific Islanders, hosted the event with speakers from...
by Kaitlyn Kokoska | Feb 5, 2015 | Local, News
After dealing with inadequate funding in 2014, the Island Sexual Health Clinic (ISHC) on Quadra Street says that they are in a much better financial situation after deliberate staff changes and cutbacks in advertisement. “We found ourself in a bit of a big budget...
by Kaitlyn Kokoska | Jan 22, 2015 | News
The University of British Columbia Okanagan (UCBO) and Tilray, a Health Canada-licensed producer of medicinal marijuana, will team up in a study to treat veterans, first responders, and sexual assault victims with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Tilray employs...
by Kaitlyn Kokoska | Nov 6, 2014 | Lifestyle, Sports | Lifestyle
Swan Lake provides the perfect sanctuary for those who like light walking and hanging out with thousands of birds and small animals along the way. Located on Swan Lake Road in Saanich, the Nature House marks the start of the Lake Loop Trail. From there, one can travel...