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Pardon our progress

Behold — a maze of orange pylons, excavators, and “Detour” signs. You might be wondering: “how does anyone get to the beach in this mess?” As it turns out, UVic…

The man behind Victoria’s favourite pub quiz

Above all, Benji’s Pub Quiz is about eliciting communication — something he takes quite seriously when developing shows. In fact, it’s downright hard work. A new show takes about ten…

Kirra Christine is changing narratives one erotic collage at a time

Meet the local artist reframing queer identities through her work Kirra Christine, artist name “Hundred Acre Goods,” is a multimedia artist whose work centres around identity and tenderness. She creates…

Victoria was crowned Canada’s sexiest city, and no one is surprised

“I think Victoria is a very sexy city, especially because so many people here have amazing style,” said UVic student Rae. “Especially on campus, walking around, everybody is slaying, everybody…

Dancing with Hearts

By the time I’ve gotten the grade back for my story, an A+ (let’s go), I’m signed up to perform at the same show Robyn will be in. It’ll be…

Victoria Event Centre — one last nail in the city’s arts and culture coffin

At the end of October, the Victoria Event Centre will be shutting its doors for good. As the venue’s last subsidies seep in from the landlord, rent suddenly growing out…

‘Being amongst humans; that’s the best part of storytelling’

The Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) will be back for its ninth year in late October. Authors from all around Canada are set to speak and partake in events at…

“Years in the making”: Innovative community responses to food insecurity during COVID-19

As food banks are tightening their belts, some are looking at gardens for their potential. Others look to more radical ways to combat food insecurity.

Local choir singing for more than music

Although choir has always been a huge part of her life, Rama DeLaRosa never saw herself becoming a choir director — let alone someone who has helped people find their…

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