Referendums, elections, and attacks
Every year brings exciting stories, whether they are small local matters or issues that bring the citizens of the world together, and 2015 was no exception.
Small earthquake felt between Victoria, Vancouver, and Seattle
On December 29, a magnitude-4.7 earthquake was widely felt throughout the Lower Mainland at 11:39 p.m. The earthquake, which occurred about 20 kilometres north of Victoria, was felt from as far as Seattle and Abbotsford, with an epicentre 50 kilometres underneath the earth’s crust.
Local pet store continues to gain negative attention
A local pet store is under fire for its treatment of kittens and puppies, viewed by many to be neglectful and cruel.
Federal government to accept more refugees
Mid-December saw the first of thousands of Syrian refugees enter Canada as new permanent residents, many of whom were greeted by Prime Minister Trudeau himself.
Tru-‘do’s’ and Tru-‘don’t’s: tracking Trudeau’s promises
Around two and a half months ago, Justin Trudeau prevailed as the next Prime Minister of Canada, riding on his Liberal platform promising “real change.”
Rope-a-dope
Making a career within professional sports is a here-today, gone-tomorrow aspiration. The athletes themselves are depreciating commodities.
A good empty
Well, we’ve made it. The last issue of the Fall semester. The next time the Other Press hits the stands will be in frigid January days. January 2016.
The end of animation
Throughout modern history, many important skills have become so-called “lost arts” because nobody practices them anymore.
Ho-Ho-Hanukkah?
Yesterday, global holiday icon Saint Nicholas, A.K.A. “Santa Claus,” arranged for an interview with the Other Press to shed some light on an ancient misconception that has coloured his public image since he was first recognized as the patron saint of children.
Screening process in question
A recent outcry has called into question the legitimacy—or even existence—of a screening process for the toys Santa brings America’s youth.