Lions, aliens, and Kardashians: The worst conspiracy theories about COVID-19 April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 Kate Korte COVID-19 is spreading around the globe, and so is misinformation about the disease. But these conspiracy theories take misinformation to the next level by completely altering facts and ignoring scientific
The vaccine for COVID-19? Staying home March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Kate Korte While cases in Canada rise at a rate similar to the early days in Italy, people ignore the advice of our Provincial Health Officer, Bonnie Henry. The concept of social
UVic student with symptoms, in direct contact with a positive case denied COVID-19 testing March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 Kate Korte At least one student in class with the first UVic student to test positive yesterday is experiencing significant symptoms of COVID-19. However, due to CDC restrictions, she was unable to
First UVic student tests positive for COVID-19 March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Kate Korte A UVic student has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Island Health, students who attended Psych 300B, Psych 351 B, and Bio 367 may have been exposed to COVID-19. Students
What students need to know: a COVID-19 resource list March 19, 2020March 30, 2020 Kate Korte A lot of students are dealing with increased financial and social pressures — some students have lost their jobs and others have had to rapidly move out of Victoria. While
The tragedy at King George Terrace, and what’s happened since March 18, 2020April 1, 2020 Kate Korte This story deals with domestic violence and may be difficult for some to read. Even with greater awareness around sexualized violence following #MeToo, domestic violence remains a pressing issue.
UVic to transition away from face-to-face instruction for remainder of the term March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Kate Korte Effective Monday, March 16th, UVic has announced it will cancel face-to-face classes in response to COVID-19 — now considered a global pandemic. The university itself will remain open, including recreation
UVic cancels large classes, restricts travel amid COVID-19 pandemic March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 Kate Korte Classes over 250 are cancelled effective Friday, March 13 as the province advises against all public gatherings over 250. The university will also temporarily halt all plans for travel outside
Wet’suwet’en Matriarchal Coalition funded by B.C., Coastal GasLink to “divide and conquer” March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Kate Korte The Wet’suwet’en Matriarchal Coalition (WMC) was funded by B.C. and Coastal GasLink to carry out workshops promoting the economic benefits of LNG. They hoped to create a new governing structure
UVic NDP students divided over Wet’suwet’en crisis March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 Kate Korte While students on the UVic NDP club’s executive committee remain confident in Horgan’s government, others have their doubts. NDP students are divided over which side to support, and some are
