Life in a piece of fabric: people living in Beacon Hill Park relocate, face harassment August 12, 2020September 15, 2020 Alec Lazenby Injunction by City of Victoria sees campers move to more exposed locations of Beacon Hill Park and shines a light on the everyday hardships facing Victoria’s street community Photo by Michael...
Students left on read by Canada Student Service Grant program amid WE scandal August 7, 2020August 26, 2020 Kate Korte and Alec Lazenby While the Trudeau government faces questions about CSSG and WE, 35 000 students have been left without placements Graphic by Darian Lee On June 25, the federal government announced the now-cancelled Canada...
Demonstrators gather downtown to call for decriminalization and safe supply as overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C. August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 Kate Korte On July 31, amid chants of “decrim now,” cowbells, and cars honking in support, over 50 supporters gathered in front of the Ministry of Health office to raise awareness for
CSEC undergoing increased training, accountability measures after UVSS negotiations July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Josh Kozelj Additional suicide intervention skills and Indigenous Cultural Acumen Training will be given to all CSEC officers File photo by Myles Sauer. Following two major peace rallies that brought thousands of people...
Health officials’ portraits vandalized on Government St. July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Kate Korte The colourful portraits that line Government Street have been vandalized with racial slurs, swastikas, and other markings.
B.C. government breaks ground on two new UVic residence buildings July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Kate Korte New residence buildings will provide nearly 800 beds Vice-President of Finance and Operations Gayle Gorill, Premier John Horgan, and Minister of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training Melanie Mark at UVic. Photo...
In wake of Black Lives Matter movement, municipal and provincial governments are rethinking policing July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Alec Lazenby Provincial government reviewing Police Act, Victoria City Council looks to change VicPD, while UVSS pressures Saanich to dismantle police department Photo by Joshua Ngenda With pressure mounting for governments around the world...
Victoria Native Friendship seasonal shelter closure sheds light on Indigenous homelessness amid surge of community support July 20, 2020August 14, 2020 Alec Lazenby On July 1, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre’s seasonal shelter was forced to close — sending visitors back onto the street, including eight to 10 regular guests.
Personal Protective Equipment remains crucial for the fight against COVID-19, but comes with environmental impacts July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Dorothy Poon Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has risen sharply around the world.
Resist Canada 153 attracts hundreds of attendees, clashes with far-right groups July 2, 2020July 3, 2020 Michael John Lo Black and Indigenous-led event holds space at the Legislature, displacing fringe groups Photo by Michael John Lo On July 1, the legislature lawn normally used for a Canada Day concert was instead...
