by Michel Ghanem | Aug 6, 2015 | Local, News
Victoria is celebrating earning the top ranking in a study documenting the best and worst places to be a woman in Canada, published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) in July. The study, written by CCPA Senior Researcher Kate McInturff, scored 25...
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by Michel Ghanem | Jun 4, 2015 | Op-eds, Opinions
In January 2013, Billboard opened a new weekly song chart that would change the direction of music indefinitely. Streaming, or listening to music from accredited services such as Spotify, Tidal, YouTube, or Soundcloud — is today’s battlefront for music industry...
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by Michel Ghanem | Apr 2, 2015 | Culture, Events, Fashion
In fashion, one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out. In the case of Fashion Machine, the Royal B.C. Museum’s March 28–29 design event, you’re either in, or you’re a chicken. In collaboration with Theatre SKAM, The Makehouse’s Fashion Machine keeps Victoria’s...
by Michel Ghanem | Apr 2, 2015 | Local, News
On Feb. 12, an anonymous email was sent to the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) concerning a series of events beginning in October 2014 which allegedly undermine the “fundamental principles” of the organization. The events described in the email include an...
by Michel Ghanem | Mar 26, 2015 | News, Provincial
After three years without an increase to the $10.25 minimum wage, B.C. announced a 20 cent increase to $10.45, scheduled for Sept. 2015. One step behind Seattle’s 2014 approval for a $15 per hour minimum wage in 2017, B.C. unions are urging for higher pay. According...
