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CCPA study on gender gap garners praise and skepticism

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…

OUTstages makes a spectacular debut

The poster for OUTstages draws the eye with a gorgeous headshot of a drag queen in pink lipstick and pearls. I was intrigued by the festival’s tagline, “Victoria’s first queer…

Agalloch brings eclectic energy to Victoria June 19

Although a cellist may seem like a peculiar choice for a metal bill, the evening’s opening duties were given to the L.A.-based Alison Chesley, who goes by the stage name…

Shatterbox Coffee brews sustainable almond alternative

In light of the extreme drought in California, Kalen Harris, owner of Shatterbox Coffee downtown, has started brewing up hemp milk as an alternative to almond milk. The world’s obsession…

Island Run organizers support local hospital

With spring weather coming slowly but surely to Vancouver Island, several Royal Roads University students have seized the opportunity and organized a fundraising run in support of Mount St. Mary…

Victoria drone flight school pioneering new industry

Safety is the first priority at UAS 101, an Unmanned Aerial Systems flight school. The three-day course, run by David Carlos of Victoria Aerial Photos and Survey, is one of…

MRT: Episode 5 – Food. And the Future of Print Media

Hey gang! The Martlet Round Table is back and this week we are joined by the Martlet's Editor in Chief Hugo Wong and Victoria cultural luminary Kaitlyn Rosenburg .

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