Blurring the party line

Blurring the party line

After recently being kicked out of the Liberal party caucus, 32 newly independent Liberal senators are making a few changes. Along with other plans, the Liberal senators have decided to vote according to their own beliefs, not taking a group stance on issues, and...
Divest UVic’s reverse psychology

Divest UVic’s reverse psychology

Divest UVic pulled an interesting April Fool’s joke on campus April   1. The group set up a satirical rally around the fountain that condemned the Divest movement and voiced the need for UVic to invest more in fossil fuels. According to a press release, the rally was...
What makes a hate crime?

What makes a hate crime?

On March 17, the minister responsible for multiculturalism, Teresa Wat, announced that the B.C. government has launched an anti–hate-crime campaign called Know Hate. The campaign, which is run in partnership with the B.C. Hate Crimes Team and Abbotsford Community...
The one-wheeled activist

The one-wheeled activist

Victoria local Joseph Boutilier has decided to embark on a five-month journey to Ottawa in order to raise awareness about climate change. The trip will include stops in small towns to talk to people about climate change issues, as well as an open invitation for anyone...