MetaLab’s Andrew Wilkinson spends time with the Martlet November 28, 2013January 8, 2014 Hugo Wong Andrew Wilkinson sits on a grey sofa in his company’s lounge, waiting for me to take his second portrait of the day. The first portrait, a standing one, did not...
Writing workshops start early with Story Studio November 28, 2013November 29, 2013 Adam Hayman Victoria’s Story Studio Writing Society is a registered charity that aims to help young people through the creative-writing process. Backed by book-lovers and a growing pool of dedicated volunteers, they...
The will to game: Jumping in November 28, 2013November 29, 2013 William Workman Beta-culture has become an integral element of a large number of software products. From new combined services like Google+ and Minecraft, developers are releasing early, usually to test the waters...
Party games November 7, 2013November 21, 2013 William Workman There ain’t no party like a Mario party. At least, that’s what we used to say in the ’90s. Now it’s 2013, and although we may still break out the...
VicPD launches crime app November 7, 2013November 6, 2013 Jeremy Vernon Want to fight crime using high-tech gadgets? Put away the cape and pull out your smartphone. The Victoria Police Department, working with Sunnyvale, Calif., startup MobilePD, has released Canada’s first...
CanAssist can assist you October 24, 2013October 23, 2013 Max D'Ambrosio UVic-based organization CanAssist has a growing reputation for excellence when it comes to providing assistance to people with disabilities. The group is notable not just for the quantity of cases...
Fresh-baked entrepreneurship October 24, 2013October 23, 2013 Leat Ahrony A common concern for students is potential careers—not just the question of what career one wants to aim for, but also how likely one is to achieve that aim. Many...
The Kickin’ it old school guide to budgeting October 18, 2013March 16, 2015 Shannon K. Auringer If you haven't yet, you may find it beneficial to read this column before the budget guide. The first thing you need to do before you start is to get a...
Epiphany in empathy October 10, 2013November 6, 2013 William Workman Empathy games are a relatively new classification that has emerged from the expanding world of indie games. With a strong emphasis on mundane settings, these games are driven by strong...
Not with a bang but a whimper October 10, 2013October 9, 2013 Ryan Ziegler On Sept. 23, with very little fanfare, a consortium led by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (FFH), a Canadian financial holding group, announced its intention to acquire BlackBerry Ltd. (BBRY), a...