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Georgian yachts float my boat: Garden path to the Black Sea

June 2014, a few days after finally receiving my BA, I received a Facebook message out of the blue inviting me to the wedding of my host brother, whose room…

On Rock Bay

In comics: Exploring the industrial side of Victoria.

Practice makes practice

Week 1 – Asana: Creating Ease in Body We use bear breath in the gorilla pose, then transition into curved dolphins. Our summer camp cool-down activity is yoga. My 9-year-old…

Show some pride: LGBTQ representation in sexual education in Victoria high schools

The red floral pattern of her dress mimicked the spring weather as I gingerly opened the door to Georgina Hope’s Family and Gender Studies class at Victoria High School. Her…

You’ve Gotta Fight For Your Rights: Photos From The C-51 Protest Rally

Reporting by Gwen Rosser Photos by Hugo Wong

In pursuit of an endless summer

A beautiful photo essay that meditates on the spirit of summer.

Scream Queens: Is Horror the New Sanctuary for Women?

Let’s set the scene. A spooky forest, 1980-something. A bodacious blonde teenage girl (let’s call her Tammy) clomps through the thrush, calling for her lost boyfriend Trey who is so…

Cycling the Island: Victoria versus Tofino

Every time the skinny tires of my white Apollo hit the rough patches of Tofino’s bike path, I’d grit my teeth, muscles clenching in anticipation of a mouthful of dirt.

The cuddle party

Rule #1: Say no. Say it. Your body, your rules. This workshop requires boundaries. We can’t emphasize this enough. No is no is no. 7:38 DCP (During Cuddle Party) A…