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UVSS SAGM fails to hit quorum, reaches less than half of required attendance

Andrew and King attributed the low attendance to “end of year burnout,” and the fact that there were only two special resolutions put forward. 

GSS referendum question could lead to one fewer refugee being sponsored, critics say

This election period, the GSS is proposing to reduce the fee collected per graduate student, per term for WUSC from $5 to $1.

Meet the students running for lead director positions in 2026

From March 4–6, students can vote on who will serve on the board of directors next year, as well as on four student fee referendum questions.

UVic Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science hits 24 per cent female-identifying enrolment while working toward ‘30 by 30’ goal

“I want to make clear that we don't see that goal as an endpoint, just a milestone to even greater representation in [the] future. I don't have a crystal ball…

UVic senator pushes for more inclusive language in academic awards

“I recognize there are many awards, and I recognize that when a donor approaches the university, they know what they want to give an award for, and you have donors…

10 members of ‘Student Leadership Alliance’ elected to Senate

The Senate elections received 1 437 votes, out of 21 021 eligible voters, a turnout of 6.8 per cent. There were 103 abstain ballots. 

UVic international student reports off-campus assault

The student reports being pushed onto the road, being knocked down, and falling unconscious during the attack.

UVic estimates 1 200 library volumes damaged by heavy rainfall last month

UVic said that a clogged drain caused water to leak down to the third and second floors, damaging approximately 1 200 print volumes.

‘It was set up to fail’ B.C.’s drug decriminalization pilot program will not be renewed, health minister says

The three-year long exemption was launched to make it easier for drug users to reach out without fear of stigma, but Osborne said “it has not delivered the results [they]…