Conservative MP candidate encourages entrepreneurship

The president of UVic’s Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP), Dale Gann, was acclaimed as the Conservative MP candidate on Oct. 20 for Victoria’s upcoming byelection. One day later, Prime Minister Stephen Harper called the byelection for Nov. 26 for Victoria,...

A West Coast approach to relations with China

Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin put the spotlight on education during his 10-day delegation to China this month. After a similar delegation trip in 2010, the mayor visited China again on Oct. 20 to create opportunities for Victoria’s education, tourism and high tech...

Going gluten-free for good

The gluten-free bandwagon might be tipping over. Originally a strict diet for those with celiac disease, a gluten-free lifestyle is now being adopted by people for reasons ranging from gluten sensitivity to weight loss. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and related...

Victoria shows poetic innovation

Victoria will soon crown its first youth poet laureate, which may also be the first in Canada. One young, talented applicant will have the opportunity to use poetry to engage and empower youth in the community. Local poet Jeremy Loveday, Victoria’s reigning slam...

Business minors can round out degrees

In the current shaky job market, students are sometimes pessimistic about their career outlook post-graduation. According to staff from UVic’s business school and a major employer in Victoria, certain undergrads could benefit from having a business minor, whether or...