The problem with Canada’s abortion law is that it doesn’t exist June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 Kate Korte Abortion is not accessible for all Canadians. Before we tell ourselves we are better than the divisive abortion politics in the States, let’s first take a look in the mirror.
Victoria hosts 43rd annual Inclusion Conference June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 Kate Korte The Inclusion Conference delivered on its promise to bring together those in the inclusivity sector to “learn, celebrate, and discuss issues around intellectual disabilities.” This year, the conference was held
D-Day film tells the stories of 14 survivors, 75 years later June 2, 2019June 3, 2019 Kate Korte 75 years ago, troops advanced onto beaches in the Normandy region of France for the D-Day invasion — the largest seaborne invasion in history. A new History Channel documentary tells
Victoria youth climate group launch Meatless Mondays campaign May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 Kate Korte Emma-Jane Boulian and Rebecca Wolf Gage are looking to reduce the CRD’s Carbon Footprint — one meatless meal at a time. The organizers estimate that if everyone in the CRD
Korean fundraiser seeks to reunite Somali refugee family May 17, 2019June 13, 2019 Kate Korte An upcoming local fundraiser looks to help Marwo Abdi, a Somali woman living in Victoria, reunite with four of her family members. Abdi came to Canada in 2008 after receiving
UVic students among those who turned their backs on Trudeau and Scheer April 18, 2019May 9, 2019 Kate Korte The Daughters of the Vote event in Ottawa was more politically-charged than usual this year when delegates turned their backs during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's speech, and left the room
Pro-oil club doesn’t feel represented at UVic, but the Ostrich is here to change that April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Kate Korte In the coming months, we’ll be publishing more informative articles about the oil and gas industry. We’ll also be covering all Edmonton Oilers hockey games instead of the UVic Vikes'.
A quick guide to voting in the UVSS elections March 6, 2019March 18, 2019 Kate Korte Voting in the UVSS elections is open from today until Friday at 12 p.m. The University of Victoria Students' Society (UVSS) controls $14 million per year to run businesses, services, and events for...
Victoria Film Festival 2019: the Martlet’s favourite movies February 8, 2019 Kate Korte The Martlet attended several films at this year's 25th Victoria Film Festival. Here are some of our favourites. Eternal Winter Glenn Howard Eternal Winter (Örök tél in Hungarian) is the heart-wrenching story of...
Gap year travelling won’t solve your quarter-life crisis January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 Kate Korte Don’t know what to do with your life? Travel might not be the answer. Running away, or travelling, may seem like an easy way out of your quarter-life crisis. But be...
