winter

mental health

Streeter: What advice do you have for dealing with mental health concerns that arise as we head into the dark and cold winter months?

What advice do you have for dealing with mental health concerns that arise as we head into the dark and cold winter months?
A melting snowman, graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish.

​Surviving the winter blues

Spring is just around the corner! We have fresh flower blossoms, longer days, warmer weather, and greener trees to look forward to. However, we aren't there yet.

Cool activities for de-stressing during winter break

During this final frosty month of the year, it can be hard to get away from the stress of the upcoming holiday. Victoria has a slew of activities to brighten…

Why Victorians aren’t allowed to feel cold or Canadian in winter

Winter’s always colder on the other side “Canada? Wow! It’s cold up there!” This is often the reaction I get when someone learns that I’m Canadian. Many people that I’ve…

In praise of winter

Like an old god’s curse, winter has descended once more. The northern half of the province at least has the pleasantries of snow—that innocent pillow stuffing that smooths out the…

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