RV art: How one Beacon Hill resident is finding beauty and inspiration in his surroundings October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Alec Lazenby Aki’s unique lifestyle provides inspiration to others in following their passion Photo by Alec Lazenby. Walking through the parks and forests of Victoria can feel akin to being in a real-life postcard....
“We can’t incarcerate ourselves out of this crisis”: Moms Stop the Harm holds rally for drug decriminalization October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Kiley Verbowski At the rally, representatives from MSTH emphasized the need for an evidence-based health care approach to B.C.'s overdose crisis — rather than criminalizing drug-users.
Everything you need to know about voting in B.C.’s upcoming election September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Alec Lazenby Do you know how to register? Does mail-in voting confuse you? Are you wondering how the pandemic will affect voting? Not to fear, the Martlet is here to answer all
The UVSS, the BOG, and the Senate: UVic governance explained September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Alec Lazenby Have you ever wondered who decides tuition? Or what the UVSS actually does? Whether you are new to UVic or are a returning student, it is important to know how
UVSS Campus Kick-Off provides a mixture of online and in-person entertainment September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Alec Lazenby Favourites Bands on the Roof and Movie Night joined by new Instagram challenges and e-sports tournament Director of Outreach Sarina de Havelyn tabling at Campus Kick-Off. Photo provided. Under normal circumstances, the...
Fairy Creek blockade still going strong in efforts to protect old-growth forest September 24, 2020October 8, 2020 Boston Laferte and Alec Lazenby Province has agreed to protect over 350 000 acres of old-growth forest but protesters want to see moratorium on logging of B.C.’s ancient trees Photo provided. About 30 minutes northeast of Port...
Vancouver Island Crisis Society launches suicide bereavement programs island-wide September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Alec Lazenby As part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, the Vancouver Island Crisis Society (VICS) is expanding their Suicide Bereavement Support program island-wide via Zoom.
UVic faculty participate in Scholar Strike Canada, call on university to do more against racism September 23, 2020October 8, 2020 Michael John Lo You wouldn’t know this by looking at the UVic website — but over 40 professors, lecturers, and administrative staff from at least eight different departments at the university participated in...
UVic Students ticketed after partying for a second weekend in a row September 21, 2020October 8, 2020 Kate Korte and Michael John Lo Photo by Michael John Lo from the first weekend on campus. For UVic students, the party doesn't stop for a pandemic. In a press release, Saanich PD said they issued...
On the first weekend back on campus, UVic residence students party on during pandemic September 12, 2020September 14, 2020 Michael John Lo Around nine p.m., UVic students started trickling out of their residences and began gathering in the quad. The crowd quickly
