by Kate Korte | Jun 24, 2019 | Op-eds, Opinions, Uncategorized
Before we start to think a “heartbeat bill” couldn’t pass here, let’s look at our own policies (or lack thereof) Stock image via Pixabay Abortion is a highly divisive political topic, if not the most. Last month, states like Missouri, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama,...
by Kate Korte | Jun 17, 2019 | Local, News, Provincial, Uncategorized
The 2019 conference sought to “learn, celebrate, and discuss issues around intellectual disabilities” Photo by Kate Korte, Senior Staff Writer and Editor When picturing a conference, many people think of academics, lengthy speeches, and forced networking socials. The...
by Kate Korte | Jun 2, 2019 | Culture, Film
A History Channel documentary gives a unique double perspective from both sides of the war through D-Day in 14 Stories Screenshot via youtube.com Allied troops advanced onto beaches in the Normandy region of France for the decisive World War II D-Day invasion 75 years...
by Kate Korte | May 27, 2019 | Environmental, Local, News
Going meatless could reduce the CRD’s Carbon Footprint, group claims Stock image via Pexels Emma-Jane Boulian and Rebecca Wolf Gage are looking to reduce the Capital Region District’s (CRD) Carbon Footprint — one meatless meal at a time. As the meat industry produces...
by Kate Korte | May 17, 2019 | Events, Local, News
Dinner will raise money to privately sponsor four refugees Graphic by Nat Inez, Design Director An upcoming local fundraiser is helping Marwo Abdi, a Somali woman living in Victoria, reunite with four of her family members. When Abdi was six years old, her family had...