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Festival of Authors impresses for second year

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017
Aleesha Koersen
There’s something enchanting about the beginning of fall in this city. People still wear the optimism of summer but are propelled by the need to take in something other than...

The things I learned after the housing market forced me to couch surf

September 22, 2016September 22, 2016
Aleesha Koersen
Victoria has a very obvious housing problem. It’s expensive to live here and the odds of finding a place are not in your favour. When and if you do find...

Almost seven weeks later, we’re still sippin’ that ‘Lemonade’

June 9, 2016June 8, 2016
Aleesha Koersen and Kaitlyn Kokoska
Illustration by Leone Brander, Graphics Contributor   It’s been just over a month since Beyoncé dropped Lemonade on the unsuspecting masses April 23. We’re sure you’ve heard a thing or two about...

Taber needs more than Kevin Bacon

March 26, 2015March 25, 2015
Aleesha Koersen
In the last month, the small town of Taber, Alta. passed a bylaw called the “Community Standards Bylaw.” This piece of legislation has made the news in various countries across...

Ali Funk in profile

October 16, 2014October 15, 2014
Aleesha Koersen
While wearing her Team Canada gear in New Caledonia, Funk wasn’t just training: she was fulfilling a dream.

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