VICTORIA

Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

The Victorian Skies: Adventures in 19th Century Ballooning and Weather Discovery

When you think of early aviation, the Wright Brothers often come to mind. But did you know that over 100 years before their flight, people were already soaring through the skies in balloons? The Victorian era was a time of daring exploration and scientific discovery. One of the most remarkable feats took place in Wolverhampton, England, in 1862. The British Associat...

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Sep 15 2024SPORTS

Breanna Stewart's Dominant Performance: A Look Back at Her WNBA Championship Win

Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive one of the most impressive performances in WNBA history. It's been three years since Breanna Stewart led the Seattle Storm to their third WNBA title, and her 30-point game in Game 3 of the best-of-five series against the Washington Mystics is still etched in the memories of basketball fans worldwide. But before w...

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Sep 12 2024FOOD

Victoria's Hidden Gem: Cafe Malabar Named Among Canada's Best New Eateries

Imagine a cozy spot in the Victoria Public Market, where the vibrant flavours of Kerala, India, come alive on your plate. Cafe Malabar, a relatively new addition to the city's culinary scene, has been named among the Top 30 of Canada's best new restaurants by Air Canada enRoute. The list highlights restaurants that opened between late spring 2023 and May 31, and is ...

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Sep 10 2024SPORTS

The GOAT Hits Milestone #300, But is it Really a Big Deal?

Today marks a historic day for NFL quarterback Tom Brady. The future Hall of Famer started his 300th regular season game today against the Dallas Cowboys. While impressive on paper, let's take a closer look at this milestone and see if it truly deserves all the hype. First off, kudos to Brady for reaching such an elite mark that no other QB has accomplished before. ...

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Aug 27 2024SCIENCE

Victorian England's Jaw-Dropping Encounter with Prehistoric Behemoths: The True Story of Dinosaurs' Debut

Imagine waking up one day to the revelation that the world is not as you thought it was. That the creatures you've always known as the largest and most terrifying are, in fact, mere newcomers in the grand scheme of things. This was the reality for the Victorians when they were introduced to the first dinosaur - the megalosaurus - in 1824. At the annual meeting of the...

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