Community shifts focus to help Ukrainian refugees coming to Vancouver Island June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Ashlee Levy One third of Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes due to the conflict, with an estimated 20 million people displaced within Ukraine, many of whom are unable to
UVSS Food Bank and Free Store seeing high demand this summer June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Isabella Kennedy On delivery days, one of the hallways in the basement of the Student Union Building fills with students awaiting their appointment with the University of Victoria Students’ Society's (UVSS) Food
Victorians kept these local businesses alive during the pandemic June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Boston Laferté Two Victoria businesses spoke to the Martlet about the pandemic, local engagement, and the cruise ships docking in the city.
UVic nursing students call for change amidst staffing shortages May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Ashlee Levy UVic nursing students are calling on the university and the provincial government to better support them amid staffing shortages on the island.
Markets, concerts, and events in Victoria this summer May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Boston Laferté Here are some of the markets, festivals, and concerts that people can enjoy in Victoria this summer. Keep in mind, these are only a few highlights, and there will be
UVic students participate in Save Old Growth hunger strike April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Ashlee Levy On April 1, first-year UVic students Grace Charness and Jordana Pangburn joined a hunger strike for Save Old Growth.
UVic student kicks off Saanich Council campaign April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Ashlee Levy Jordan MacDougall kicked off his Saanich Council campaign on April 9 with a barbecue at Beckwith Park. MacDougall, a political science and Indigenous studies student, hosted the early campaign event
Ren Louie publishes first book “Drum from the Heart” April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Brianna Bock Drum from the Heart, the first book authored by Ren Louie, is a coming of age story about a nine-year-old boy who is gifted his first drum. Illustrated by Karlene
Jenessa Joy Klukas’ storytelling journey April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 Isabella Kennedy A recent graduate from UVic's fine arts department, Klukas has written for the independent news outlet the Tyee as a fellow and has been working at IndigiNews as their Education
UVic researcher receives $2 million grant to fund vaccine for syphilis March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 Jade Louise Baird A University of Victoria microbiologist, Caroline Cameron, recently received an impressive 2 million US dollar grant from Open Philanthropy, a U.S.-based research and grant-making organization. This is the largest grant
