


Not your average beverage
Everywhere you look, you’re in reach of a cup of coffee. In Nanaimo, there are roughly 45 coffee shops—not including restaurants or grocery stores. Where does this ritualistic morning beverage originate from? Deep down, we know it cannot all be locally manufactured, nor can it be beneficial for our environment. I never used to ask … Continued

There’s Bean Conflict Brewin’ at Jumpin’ Java
Update February 3, 2016: After 19 years of business, Jumping Java and VIU came to a mutual agreement to close the cafe on campus by April 2017. Original story below. Threats of removal and negotiations had been ongoing since last spring, but the coffee shop recently decided to go public. According to an online petition … Continued