Over 400 people join online candlelit vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 Kate Korte The B.C. legislature was lit purple to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, photo by Kate Korte. For those that have lost loved ones to the overdose crisis, the rising number of...
Bastion Square “More Justice More Peace” mural protected by a protest after drawing complaints from VicPD over “ACAB” slogan August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Kate Korte ACAB, “All Cops Are Bastards,” alludes to the systemic nature of police violence Photo by Kate Korte After collaborating with Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists on a mural reading "More Justice, More...
Pandemic! At the Campus: free roaming deer, activism ephemera, a campus without its people August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Michael John Lo A look around campus during the COVID-19 pandemic Birds make their home on a stack of Cinecenta's papers. COVID-19 notices at the entrance of the David Strong Building. The campus remains...
UVic launching new website and Brightspace online learning system August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 Josh Kozelj Brightspace to replace Coursespaces ahead of term where 90 per cent of undergraduate courses will be online Screencapture of UVic.ca The University of Victoria will not only welcome a new President this...
UVic announces new fund dedicated to speed up COVID-19 research August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 Josh Kozelj Research Accelerator Fund focused on COVID-19 recovery, future research projects UVic chemist Katherine Elvira is investigating low-cost patient monitoring solutions for COVID-19. Photo: UVic Photos Services As the world rushes to cope...
Undergraduate-led initiative calls for greater action on equity, diversity, and inclusion by UVic’s Faculty of Science August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 Dorothy Poon Stock photo via Pixabay In the wake of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, two UVic undergraduate students noticed a marked absence of engagement with racism and its role in the...
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...
