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The Clearihue building, photo by Abby Reid.

Professor uses racial slur in class and prompts UVic apology, student demands for more action

After a UVic professor read out a racial slur in class, renewed concerns are being raised about the role the university has in responding to and directly supporting students impacted…
President Kevin Hall at the installation ceremony. Photo sourced from UVic.

Local First Nations grant President Kevin Hall permission to work on these territories in ceremony and installation

Kevin Hall has been officially installed as UVic's president. Hall is the eighth president of UVic but the first to seek permission from local First Nations to work on the…

UVic Wi-Fi crashes during first two days of classes

“The Help Desk is receiving reports of intermittent connectivity for UVic wireless network.
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Remembrance and reflection: Bamfield bus accident recommendations implemented

In September 2019, a bus with 45 UVic students and two teaching assistants rolled down an embankment on the way to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC). Two UVic students,…
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A UVic student’s guide to voting in the federal election

On Sept. 20, voters across Canada will head to the polls to elect their federal government. For many students, it may be their first time voting.
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Province to continue ‘Toxic Drugs are Circulating’ campaign

As students return to campus, the provincial government says that it is important more than ever for students to be aware of the risks of drug use. On Sept. 8,…
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Indian students scramble to travel to Canada during direct flight ban

Students forced to pay up to $7 000 to get to Canada  Direct flights from India to Canada have been banned by the Canadian government for over five months. On…
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Students left without housing as classes start

Unable to find housing, students ask whether or not to defer  For many students, starting school at UVic in September also meant finding housing in Victoria. In a city notorious…
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UVic launches vaccination platform, expands on rapid testing requirements

UVic has launched the online platform where students, staff, and faculty can declare their COVID-19 vaccination status. The platform will be open until Sept. 26 at midnight, but UVic is…

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