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Diamond Cafe making funk pop waves in Victoria music scene

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
Guy Rosenfeld
The irony of Diamond Cafe's popularity as a funk pop musician in Victoria is that it stems from an ethos of individualism and an early career rejection of the cookie

In review: Melanin Magic wows Victoria Event Centre’s stage

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
Brianna Bock
Melanin Magic, an all-BIPOC production company, performed at the Victoria Event Centre on June 16. It was a community-based show focussed on uplifting burlesque performers of colour, and providing a

Victoria Pride Parade returns to the city after two years

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
Ashlee Levy
On June 26, the Victoria Pride Parade wound its way through downtown. Around 140 groups participated in this year’s parade, part of the first in-person Victoria Pride Festival since 2019.

John’s Place: Where strangers become family

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
Annika Olson
You may know John’s Place for its long line, exposure on the Canadian television series You Gotta Eat Here, or the almost five-star review on Google. You may have even

Markets, concerts, and events in Victoria this summer

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Boston Laferté
Here are some of the markets, festivals, and concerts that people can enjoy in Victoria this summer. Keep in mind, these are only a few highlights, and there will be

In review: “Shadow of the Rougarou” a powerful representation of Métis people

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Boston Laferté
A few weeks ago, I saw a post about a new show coming to the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) streaming service called APTN Lumi on May 9. The show

“Kindred”: The inherent comedy of a failed relationship

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Brianna Bock
When a relationship ends, what comes next? How does someone rebuild their new life, and how do you do that when your ex-partner moves on? The Belfry Theatre's new comedy

“Subject to Change” a reminder of the importance of galleries to artists

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022
Brianna Bock
Subject to Change is the exhibition of 32 undergraduate students in the UVic Visual Arts program. Usually an annual exhibition, it was put on hold during COVID, but has returned

#Sealfie and Inuit social media resistance

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022
Diane Garson
The hashtag #Sealfie, a play on the words selfie and seal, became popular in 2014 as a response to the continued opposition towards seal hunting in so-called Canada’s north. Trending

Indigenous Pop-Up Markets set up for spring

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022
Hana Chamberlain
The Indigenous Pop-Up Market is an event that started as a means of a mother helping her son, but quickly developed into a local attraction as a popular vendor fair.
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