Best of the City: White Rabbit Coffee Co.
In July of 2012, the train station on Selby St. got a major restoration, thanks to a community desire to restore what a fire had damaged five years earlier. For years, the left side of the building had remained dormant—until now. The restored Nanaimo heritage building is currently home to White Rabbit Coffee Co., where … Continued
Gregory Scofield: A Champion for Advocacy, Ceremony, Cree, and a Bit of Tea
In February, VIU had the honour of hosting Gregory Scofield as the 2019/2020 Ralph Gustafson Distinguished Poet. As the Gustafson poet, Scofield participated in a variety of events here in Nanaimo: a public reading at White Sails Brewery, a reading and Q&A at VIU’s Shq’apthut (the Gathering Place), and the Distinguished Poet’s Lecture on campus, … Continued
Thinking Laterally: Why students should be attending VIU’s free lecture series
The opportunity to attend public lectures shouldn’t go unacknowledged by students.
Grocery delivery in Nanaimo: A review
How does one accomplish a healthy diet with the little time afforded to the student lifestyle, especially if you don’t drive? Luckily, thanks to the Internet, online grocery shopping is now a thing.
Facebook Announces Steps to Avoid Misinformation in 2020 US Election
Several months ago, Facebook announced that they would be making efforts to claim responsibility for their impact and influence as a major world platform.
Lauren Cartmel and her Maison
Ma Maison translates to “My House.” While the “My” in this case refers to the experienced chef and owner, Lauren Cartmel, it can also be applied to any of the guests that visit the ever-inviting cozy restaurant.
Speakers for the Trees
In university, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the echo chamber of your own program. I found this to be quite true when I interviewed some students and professors in the forestry program—I introduced myself, and then had to explain what this magazine was. Then they talked about courses like hydrology, entomology, … Continued
The Lost Arts Club
"For students it's a great way to get your mind off your worries, to relax before or after a test, something fun and affordable to do to meet new people or with a group of friends. Many students enjoy our soap, candle, and aromatherapy bracelet classes."
Imagine Dragons – Whatever it Takes: A Ballad for the Digital Age
Life is not meant to be lived in the fast lane, forever chasing that next hit of adrenaline.
Nanaimo Hosts Intimate Partner Violence Conference
For every NHL player that suffers a concussion, more than 5500 Canadian women will experience that injury every year.
Disabled Voices Anthology Book Review
A mosaic of fiction and nonfiction, poetry, prose, and visual art, the works of Disabled Voices all fall under the genre of “criplit.”
VIU Eco Club hosts Clothing Swap in the quad.
The Clothing Swap will be in the quad between 11 am–2 pm on Thursday, February 6 in participation with Global Citizens Week. Everyone and anyone can attend, and the Eco Club will be there to give support and collaborate ideas.
Building Nanaimo’s LGBTQ+ Scene
A culture is driven by its sense of pride and history like a flag billowing in the horizon of its niche; a strong culture has a history that reminds the present day why identity is something worth fighting for and there is nothing more admirable than to see a person be themselves with no regard … Continued
Celebrating 15 Years of VISFF
For fifteen years, the VISFF has been showcasing filmmakers from around the globe; but its core mission has always been to promote local talent.