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January 13, 2022

$1.5 million donation funds new UVic research chair in Indigenous mental health

In December, the University of Victoria (UVic) announced that they are creating a new research chair in the Department of Psychology: The Chief Mungo Martin Chair in Indigenous Mental Health. Named after the late master Kwakwaka'wakw artist and carver, the new chair position will bring

January 13, 2022

Métis Nation announces purchase of land for Métis centre in Saanich

The centre will be used for housing, child care, and community gathering MNGV community teepee. Photo by Patrick Harriott. In November, the Métis Nation of British Columbia (MNBC) announced that they had bought a plot of land in Saanich which will be used to provide affordable housing,...

December 16, 2021

Unhoused to deal with increasingly wet weather as climate change worsens

As climate change worsens, winters in Victoria will get wetter and wetter. Atmospheric rivers, like the ones the province experienced in November, are expected to become more intense. This is bad news for members of Victoria’s unhoused community already dealing with soaked tents and lack

OPINION

January 13, 2022

It is not our job to educate

Looking ahead to the new year, I think it is important for all Indigenous people to remember one thing: it is not our job to educate white people. As truth and reconciliation continues to become more and more of a trend, there is more pressure

December 17, 2021

Why there cannot be true reconciliation

Graphic provided by the Native Students Union. There will never be true reconciliation. The Canadian government has shown time and time again that it does not care about Indigenous people and that it only aims to maintain and expand its powers over these lands. It does not...

December 16, 2021

International students face unfair burden with MSP fee

The B.C. government’s Medical Services Plan (MSP) premium is a major stressor for international students. Many international students, including myself, are not comfortable with the high $75 monthly premium for public provincial health care. We feel singled out and betrayed by the government.

CULTURE

December 16, 2021

Something sweet for the holidays

Scribbled on an old piece of cardstock in the back of the drawer, or perhaps just passed down through memory: there’s nothing like a good old family recipe. Holiday desserts are a once-a-year treat that connects us with past generations of finger-lickers. What we eat

December 15, 2021

It’ll Come To Me is a fever dream worth remembering

If you’ve been to art school, you know that kid who always talks about moving to New York. Maybe it’s you? In It’ll Come to Me presented by Theatre SKAM, a struggling actor has the guts to follow through with his dream.

December 11, 2021

Cinecenta celebrates 50 years as a campus and community hub

For 50 years, the UVic campus movie theatre has been a home away from home for students, community members, and a close bunch of long-serving staff members. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the theatre is celebrating as best they can, with a showcase

SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE

January 13, 2022

These zero-proof cocktails will keep you sipping pretty all dry January

Ditch the alcohol for 2022 and try these three recipes Photo by Kaya Martin. The last thing I did before the first lockdown was buy a nice bottle of bourbon. I lingered in the liquor store, labouring over the decision of what to drink as the world...

December 22, 2021

How to prepare for climate disasters

This summer was a wake-up call for many. Climate change is no longer a distant thing, but something direct and tangible. With climate events beginning to turn into a fact of life for many people in Victoria, it’s important to be prepared for them. Here

December 16, 2021

Three female student athletes spilt prestigious Vikes Provost Award

At the 17th annual Vikes Honour Roll Luncheon, three female student athletes were surprised to hear their names called for the distinguished Provost Award. Trinity Kettyls from the women’s soccer team, Katie Martens from women’s golf, and Sofia Donnecke from women’s cross country and track

FEATURES

November 30, 2021

“We’ve all got tired of fighting the system”: Charges dropped, no UVic investigations for students’ sexual assault cases

This story contains discussion of sexualized violence, including physical abuse and sexual assault. She met him in a typical way. They matched on a dating app, the sparks fizzled, and they later re-connected through mutual friends. They shared a major and had some classes in common

November 3, 2021

Escaping the heat without housing: How Victoria’s unhoused fared in the heat dome

Ross Turchyn woke up to see his thermometer reading at 29°C. It was late June, around 7 a.m. The sun had not yet reached his tent.

October 13, 2021

“It’ll get worse before it gets better”: The overdose crisis in 2021

Dave Keebler is a father, a son, a mentor, and an educator. He is also an ex-heroin addict. Keebler spends his days working for SOLID Outreach in Victoria, assisting drug users with their mental health, and handing out clean needles.