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.