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Intermedia art installation explores feelings of climate grief

Harton’s installation, 'solastalgia [soon to be what once was],' explores themes of nostalgia and grief in relation to oceanic ecosystems.

‘Alien: Romulus’ is not quite a perfect organism

Alien: Romulus deliberately attempts to bring the series back to its roots. The result is a technically sound film that unfortunately lacks originality. 

Little Free Libraries receives its 100 000th book — and counting

The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network celebrates its tenth anniversary and delivers the 100,000th book to a free little library in Victoria.

There’s a new king of the jungle on the Victoria music festival scene

It’s clear that Phillips Backyard is here to stay. This year, armed with an extraordinary lineup and enough craft beer to fill Victoria’s inner harbour, the 2024 Reverb Weekend was…

The 27th annual Dragon Boat Festival had something for everyone

The race began at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of August 10. Thirty-seven teams came from across B.C., and some from California, to compete. The womens and mixed teams raced…

Offbeat: CFUV shares top July albums

Your campus radio station’s top ten tunes this month.

How ‘I Saw The TV Glow’ made its soundtrack your new favourite mixtape

The album is remarkably cohesive patchwork, a satisfying standalone while still coupling perfectly with the film.

UVic is home to the world’s largest Trans+ archive 

Hidden in the McPherson Library is a treasure trove of queer and Trans+ culture and history. Unknown to many students,  Special Collections is home to the Transgender Archives, the largest…

¡Que Viva México! Festival Mexicano brings vibrant movement to Victoria’s Inner Harbor

As temperatures soared from July 13–14, Victoria’s Ship Point hosted the annual Festival Mexicano.

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