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Five must-watch films from Vancouver International Film Festival’s 40th Birthday

For the second year running, Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has created an online, COVID-friendly alternative to their annual, globally-recognized film festival.

For beer lovers, this weekend will be Lager than Life and Fresh to Death

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted 2020’s Beer Week, the Victoria Beer Society will host live events for the pint mad public. Lager than Life, part of…
Beautiful World, Where Are You book cover.

Sally Rooney returns to the spotlight, older, somewhat wiser, and infinitely more existential, with Beautiful World, Where Are You

But in our world of staggering housing prices, a static job market and an anxiety-inducing pandemic, her pessimistic tone has proven itself to be exactly what readers want.
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The 11th Annual Latin American and Spanish Film Festival starts this week

If this is your first experience with the film festival, everything you need to know is in the name — each film shows hispanic culture in its own light, bringing…
A show by music artist Psychic Pollution

Eighth annual Eventide music event brings virtual live music to Victoria

For the eighth year in a row, CFUV is bringing the Eventide Music Series to Victoria.  The Eventide series is an eight-week-long free music series that spans numerous genres. The…

SeetheRED’s offers a cathartic exploration of endometriosis

SeetheRED is a production about four women who discuss their experiences with the medical system. The play shows h
Peter Underwood

New film project aims to connect W̱SÁNEĆ to the Southern Gulf Islands

the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, and the Southern Gulf Islands Community Centre have begun working on a new revitalization project.
Rahat Saini TikTok

UVic alumna Rahat Saini takes her acting skills to TikTok and goes viral

UVic Alumni, Rahat Saini, goes viral on TikTok through storytelling and social awareness.
Queer Bike Prom

Third annual Queer Bike Prom provides a welcoming opportunity for connection

The Queer Community comes together for a hang On Friday, July 9, Victoria’s third annual Queer Bike Prom kicked off beside the Belfry Theatre. Bikers dawned colourful formal wear, gaudy-fun…

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