Rumoured threat of arrests may have affected turnout for Victoria climate strike April 21, 2019April 23, 2019 Mike Graeme Due to rumours of possible arrests, the turnout for the global student climate strike on Mar. 15 was compromised, organizers say. Some Victoria City Councillors are speculating on intentional intimidation.
Density alone is not the solution to Victoria’s housing crisis, panel says April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 Devon Bidal On April 10, the Housing For All community group hosted a panel to discuss upzoning and the proposed changes to Victoria’s inclusionary housing policies. Speakers were critical of the changes.
VIPIRG threatens legal action against UVSS Board for libel February 26, 2019March 18, 2019 Anna Dodd On the evening of Monday Feb. 25, the law firm Velletta & Co., acting on behalf of the Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG), threatened legal action against the...
Saanich to purchase Kings Park for $5.5 million February 21, 2019March 18, 2019 Mike Graeme The purchase of the green space near the intersection of Richmond and Kings Rd highlights the varied needs and interests in the community Saanich has pledged to purchase the 2.23-acre parcel...
CRD Board declares Climate Emergency February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Carina Pogoler A Tweet-cap of the CRD Board meeting's key moments On Feb. 13, the CRD Board of Directors unanimously passed a motion to declare a Climate Emergency. The CRD Board are a...
Coats and warm apparel wanted for Cool Aid Coat Drive until Jan. 14 January 8, 2019 Emily Fagan Instead of taking up space in the closets and storage spaces of homes around Victoria, outgrown or unused coats and other winter apparel will soon be given a second life...
2018 stories of the year December 30, 2018December 30, 2018 Josh Kozelj The Martlet’s five biggest stories from the past 365 days A near collapse of a prestigious literary journal, panic about a literal collapse, and the corporate takeover of campus food...
Good Food Summit talks food literacy around Vancouver Island December 14, 2018 Mike Graeme Food growers, educators, organizers, entrepreneurs, and just general food lovers gathered at UVic on Nov. 22 and 23 for the 2018 Good Food Summit. The sold-out event, hosted by the Capital...
Letter from a former Editor-in-Chief: In memory of Howard Petch December 13, 2018 Gregory Middleton "Petch said he wanted to be my best source of information in the President’s Office. He promised to take my calls and answer my questions or explain why he could...
Hundreds block Johnson Street Bridge, six arrested in name of a livable climate December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Mike Graeme Around 250 people gathered in the middle of Johnson Street Bridge, Victoria, on Monday night to hold a candle-lit vigil for a livable climate. Traffic was disrupted for about two...
