Finals stress got you feeling down? Is that nasty November weather giving you the blues? We've got you covered here at the Nav with approximately 24 minutes of relaxing west coast nature footage to help you unwind. Take a break! You deserve it!
Jack is joined by their partner Amy Swanson, and two intrepid Navigators, Barbara Burgardt, and Sophia Wasylinko, on a hike up Mount Benson. Relax at home and listen to this rambling adventure in the wet and wild, where you will be immersed in the atmosphere of Vancouver Island forests on a cloudy November day. Striking vistas, unexpected challenges, and looming dangers await!
This summer, Sophia Wasylinko did what she’s wanted to do for the last few years: visit Japan. Join her as she recounts her escapades and gives advice to readers on what to do (and not to do) during their future travels.
Time travel isn’t something everyone wants. As the platform begins to hum and the gadgets around our lab spin into motion, I think of what it took to get here.
Everyone gets angry at some point, and sometimes when you’re angry you feel like reading books about really angry women committing morally questionable acts. Ella brings you three recommendations of classic and not-so-classic books to get you into the genre and get that emotional catharsis (if the books don’t emotionally ruin you).
Sailing the open ocean isn’t a child’s dream summer. But after a few years of adventuring the East Coast of Vancouver Island, the Baker family was ready to tackle the West Coast. Sailing runs in their blood. Circulating the Deer Group and the Broken Group Islands, this family sailed together for almost ten years total. Follow this family on just a few stories about the wonders of the West Coast.
I’m outside now. I’m laying down, and everything is bright and blurred around me. This dream again. It’s been recurring lately. I hear voices. I can’t make out the words, but they sound panicked. Yelling. They echo, the voices gaining in intensity until it becomes unbearable, and I wake up.
Mike shares his transformative experience exploring forest bathing as a way to connect with nature, slow down, and find inner peace. Discover the power of Forest Bathing and 'Blue Mind,' highlighting the psychological benefits of green environments and water.
WorldVIU Days is a week of activities and events that showcase different cultures. This year, they’ll take place from November 6–10, and the theme is “Community Through Movement.”
In the wake of recent political embarrassments, can we trust the Canadian government’s commitment to combat inflation and lower grocery prices, or is this just another empty promise to gain support?
Christmas carols are cool and all, but Halloween tunes are a real treat—our Associate Editor has made a spooky playlist just for you. Actually, it’s for her, but she wants to share it with you. Have a listen (if you dare).
Mike throws down the gauntlet in an effort to claim the Nav foodie crown, but Jack has other plans. Check out this crazy vegan bake-off and mixology contest!
From dealing with difficult landlords, to ending up in less than ideal living situations, renters struggling with housing is the sign of the times right now in Nanaimo. But besides knowing that rent has skyrocketed recently, how much do people know what’s really happening? Ella follows the real-life horrors from three of those renting in Nanaimo to shed light on the horrors of the housing crisis.
There is nothing more spine-chilling than receiving a suspicious phone call or fraudulent message. You want to ignore it, but … what if it’s real? From enticing links on social media to too-good-to-be-true housing opportunities, students find themselves increasingly exposed to scams. Read on to discover tricks to identify common scams and how to best protect yourself.
The challenges of the barista are considered normal in coffee shops—the running, the heat, and the equally kind versus cranky customers with detailed orders. Not to mention the pressure to keep up the pace while retaining high quality service. Everyone loves a pumpkin spice latte, but what does it mean for the barista?
