Erika Jones

High tuition costs have been a concern for students for decades. The cost of higher education and how much of that cost should be covered by the government is a topic that has been long debated. Examples of countries boasting free post-secondary education have sparked discussion across Canada on if a similar system could work in our society. While the idea of free tuition seems enticing, it may not be the best option for Canada. Currently, the Federal and Provincial governments subsidize 46.1 percent of tuition costs for Canadian students together. This subsidized system is notable as it makes post-secondary tuition costs feasible for many Canadians. British Columbia has considered implementing free tuition, which may help some to gain access to education. This, however, may not be the best way to change the educational system in British Columbia.             One argument for free tuition is that it will make post-secondary more...

Owning Vancouver Island’s largest print operation, Victoria businessman, Steve Webb has seen great success. Webb started Metropol back in 2003 as a way to consolidate poster services for event marketing. At this time, before social media marketing, event promoters had to fight for poster space on downtown cylinders. “As a promoter,” says Webb. “I saw this issue as an opportunity to take control of poster distribution and help venues and clubs to stop wasting time and money and to help them get equal representation.”             From humble beginnings of using the printer in the back of Lucky Bar to print out gig posters to now being the largest print and design shop on the island, Metropol has seen great success. Metropol’s success is due to the business efforts of Webb, who started the business right out of college. “It can be challenging to run a business,” says Webb. “If you don’t enjoy what you are doing it becomes more diffi...