Events: Dec 3–Dec 16

HOLIDAYS Opening Celebration of Chanukah  Celebrate the first night of Chanukah by attending a public menorah lighting in the presence of rabbis, federal and provincial government officials, and community leaders. The Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra will provide live...

Why did Lacey-Lou’s lose out?

On June 2, 2015, Lacey-Lou Tapas Lounge announced its eviction from 1320 Broad St. after re-opening for a final night on June 1. The lounge had been operating in a building owned by UVic since April 2014, but had fallen in dire financial straits the following year....
Inside B.C.’s BarWatch program

Inside B.C.’s BarWatch program

With the holidays approaching, it’s likely you’ll find yourself out celebrating more than usual. But what you may not know is the extent to which authorities are monitoring bar patrons under the BarWatch program, first implemented in Vancouver in 2004. Speaking with...

Events: Nov 19–Dec 2

ART Art Café @ the VEC This night marks the beginning of a monthly art-saturated event featuring affordable artwork, a silent auction, raffles, local live music, drink specials, and food. Basically, some rad people have put together an art show that students can...