Where to find harm reduction resources in Victoria April 22, 2021April 23, 2021 Alexandra Mehl A guide to the city’s overdose prevention, supervised consumption, and drug testing sites Everyday, harm reduction services save lives in B.C. In 2016, harm reduction services assisted in the averting 60...
As the food industry adjusts to COVID-19, food delivery drivers play an increased role April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Alexandra Mehl (Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish) Restaurant owners appreciate reach of delivery services, but see the importance of the government’s cap on delivery commission Between restrictions on indoor dining and individual preferences to eat...
More than fifty regions across British Columbia work to eliminate racism with Resilience April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Alexandra Mehl Screenshot by Jane Hurtig. A network of anti-racism resistance, support, and resources. On March 19, Resilience BC: Anti-Racism Network launched a new website that will provide support for anti-racism initiatives in communities...
Student athletes navigate training, teambuilding, and restrictions throughout the pandemic March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Alexandra Mehl Jaime lee Hellard | Photo supplied Student athletes face the challenges of shifting province-wide restrictions As national competitions and races are cancelled due to the pandemic, many student athletes have had to...
Commerce Students’ Society raising awareness for youth homelessness throughout the month of March March 13, 2021March 25, 2021 Alexandra Mehl 5 Days events raise money for Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter Photo provided by Allie da Silva University of Victoria’s Commerce Students’ Society (CSS) is hosting a virtual fundraiser for the annual 5...
Graduating into a pandemic: Amid a time of helplessness students are also hopeful March 12, 2021March 13, 2021 Alexandra Mehl This past year has shifted the student experience of university Photo by Deb Bertrand. Many of us began our university degrees sitting in a classroom filled with new faces. We scrambled...
Plastics and personal protective equipment: Where does PPE go to die when it’s done saving our lives? February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Alexandra Mehl While PPE serves to protect public health, increased demand and improper disposal are contributing to plastic waste.
Five places to connect to nature in Victoria February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Alexandra Mehl Hikes and walks for UVic students Photo by Alexandra Mehl. With a transition to online classes, students are spending most of their days at home. With the compounding stress students face, turning...
Birth Control is empowering, here’s what you need to know about your contraception options February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Alexandra Mehl With knowledge and availability of contraception lacking, students often find it difficult to navigate their contraceptive options. Jennifer Gibson, coordinator of community services at Island Sexual Health, says that education
Community members getting down to the roots of self care through gardening April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 Alexandra Mehl In a piece of art, Sadie Gibbs writes that “Earth care is community care is self care.” In response to COVID-19, Gibbs and others are advocating that people foster a
