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Indigenous-owned Massy Books is more than just a neighborhood bookstore

Indigenous-owned Massy Books is more than just a neighborhood bookstore

by Alec Lazenby | Aug 27, 2020 | Culture

Store provides community spaces that work to disseminate Indigenous knowledge and forms of expression. Stock photo via Pixabay Massy Books is not your typical bookstore. As one of only a small number of Indigenous bookstores in British Columbia, it has taken on a role...
Life in a piece of fabric: people living in Beacon Hill Park relocate, face harassment

Life in a piece of fabric: people living in Beacon Hill Park relocate, face harassment

by Alec Lazenby | Aug 12, 2020 | Local, News

Injunction by City of Victoria sees campers move to more exposed locations of Beacon Hill Park and shines a light on the everyday hardships facing Victoria’s street community Photo by Michael John Lo On July 28, the B.C. Supreme Court granted the City of Victoria an...
Students left on read by Canada Student Service Grant program amid WE scandal

Students left on read by Canada Student Service Grant program amid WE scandal

by Alec Lazenby | Aug 7, 2020 | National, News

While the Trudeau government faces questions about CSSG and WE, 35 000 students have been left without placements Graphic by Darian Lee On June 25, the federal government announced the now-cancelled Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) program, which was to be...
In wake of Black Lives Matter movement, municipal and provincial governments are rethinking policing

In wake of Black Lives Matter movement, municipal and provincial governments are rethinking policing

by Alec Lazenby | Jul 20, 2020 | News

Provincial government reviewing Police Act, Victoria City Council looks to change VicPD, while UVSS pressures Saanich to dismantle police department Photo by Joshua Ngenda With pressure mounting for governments around the world to take action on police brutality...
Victoria Native Friendship seasonal shelter closure sheds light on Indigenous homelessness amid surge of community support

Victoria Native Friendship seasonal shelter closure sheds light on Indigenous homelessness amid surge of community support

by Alec Lazenby | Jul 20, 2020 | Local, News

While not eligible for housing spots, community has come forward to provide guests with everything from tents to restaurant gift cards File graphic by Klara Woldenga On July 1, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre’s seasonal shelter was forced to close — sending...
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