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Temporary housing at Royal Athletic Park welcomes residents

Temporary housing at Royal Athletic Park welcomes residents

by Alec Lazenby | Jun 4, 2021 | Local, News

‘Tiny town’ opens with new beginnings and old concerns Photo by Alec Lazenby. On May 14, the temporary housing facility known as ‘Tiny Town’ opened at Royal Athletic Park. The modified shipping containers will house 30 people for up to 18 months while they await...
B.C. health officials hold town hall on return-to-campus plan

B.C. health officials hold town hall on return-to-campus plan

by Alec Lazenby | May 21, 2021 | Campus, News, Provincial

Health officials answered questions about vaccines, student safety, and international students COVID-19 notices at the entrance of the David Strong Building. The campus remains mostly deserted after UVic discontinued in-person classes in March. Photo by Michael John...
UVic athletes stoked to return to play following Canada West announcement

UVic athletes stoked to return to play following Canada West announcement

by Alec Lazenby | May 14, 2021 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle

Regional schedules await approval from university, province File photo. Canada West has announced their plans for the 2021-22 season. After a year without competition, Canada West plans for most sports to be able to return to some semblance of normalcy. Although U...
As province opens temporary housing at Royal Athletic Park and Russell Street, advocates call for dispersed housing and real homes

As province opens temporary housing at Royal Athletic Park and Russell Street, advocates call for dispersed housing and real homes

by Alec Lazenby | May 12, 2021 | Local, News, Provincial

Province, city hope to build permanent housing by 2022 Photo by Alec Lazenby. For some members of Victoria’s unhoused community, the long wait for a roof over their heads is almost over. With temporary housing units almost complete at Royal Athletic Park and Russell...
New student housing and dining complex on schedule for 2023 completion

New student housing and dining complex on schedule for 2023 completion

by Alec Lazenby | May 6, 2021 | Campus, News

Passive-energy buildings to house 621 students Sourced from UVic. Rendering of the project by architects at Perkins&Will. On May 5, UVic offered an update on the new student housing project. The $232.4 million project, funded in collaboration with the provincial...
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