Provincial

Student societies oppose post-secondary system review, as B.C. government says more funding ‘not practical’

The B.C. government says public post-secondary institutions are facing fiscal challenges due to federal reductions in study permits for international students, declining domestic student enrolment, and global inflation, but says…

AccessBC calls for improved pain management policy for IUD insertions

Although the universal contraception policy successfully increased access to prescription contraception, leading to significant growth in IUD usage, many patients continue to face preventable and sometimes severe pain because adequate…

Indigenous speakers and hundreds of gatherers oppose unsanctioned OneBC event on UVic campus

The Saanich Police Department told the Martlet in a statement that officers arrested one individual under the Trespass Act. Saanich PD did not provide their name, but both Brodie and…

Data centres and AI infrastructure are coming to B.C. 

Not every data centre proposed in B.C. is guaranteed to operate on a closed-loop system. At Thompson Rivers University, Bell Canada is launching an open-loop AI data centre. Bell Canada…

DFO proposes new fishing closures, and whale deaths raise concerns on B.C.’s coast

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is consulting on 2026 fishing restrictions and vessel rules to support Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery, but is met with criticism.  The death of a young…

Open letter by BC3 Coalition pushes for reduced walk-on ferry prices for students

$20 may seem like a nominal fee for one-way travel, but making multiple trips for family or work does impact students’ expenses and savings

StudentAidBC shutdown, UVic response left some students uncertain

While other B.C. schools updated students about the situation, some students feel that UVic did not communicate clearly enough. 

Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of Hearing advocates demand justice over cancelled services

“Having [the CFR] cancelled without explanation is causing a worldwide reaction as B.C. was poised to be the leader [for] having the most comprehensive program for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard-of-Hearing…

BC Green leadership candidates face off in debate

Voting remains open until Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 11:59p.m., and results will be announced on Wednesday, Sept. 24.