Province to continue ‘Toxic Drugs are Circulating’ campaign September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 Alec Lazenby 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,
UVic announces 37 new child care spaces at the Queenswood campus, hopes to lessen 1-3 year wait times July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Raheem Uz Zaman and Alec Lazenby The federal government recently announced a significant investment in childcare in B.C., with the aim of making daycare $10 per day by 2027. This announcement promises a financial boost to
B.C., UVic clarify return-to-campus plans July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 Kate Korte According to the guidelines, students will not need to socially distance in class. Lecture halls of 150 students can be filled with 150 students, for example. Masks will be a
B.C. requests drug decriminalization June 17, 2021June 22, 2021 Alec Lazenby Advocates welcome overdose crisis responses Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish. May 5 was the five-year anniversary of B.C. declaring the overdose crisis. This anniversary followed the deadliest of those five years, with 1...
B.C. health officials hold town hall on return-to-campus plan May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 Alec Lazenby Henry told university administrators that students have faced mental health challenges in online courses. She advocated for a balanced approach to the return — one that is safe and allows
As province opens temporary housing at Royal Athletic Park and Russell Street, advocates call for dispersed housing and real homes May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 Alec Lazenby Province, city hope to build permanent housing by 2022 Photo by Alec Lazenby. For some members of Victoria’s unhoused community, the long wait for a roof over their heads is almost over....
B.C., UVic release plans for fall semester May 3, 2021June 21, 2021 Kate Korte UVic hasn't released specific information about how these recommendations will impact the fall semester on campus, but the primer gives the university community a first look into the fall.
What’s going on with COVID-19? Your guide to restrictions, vaccines, and what is on the horizon April 21, 2021June 21, 2021 Alec Lazenby Currently, people over 63 and Indigenous people over 18 are eligible to get vaccinated.
Fairy Creek blockades still active despite injunction April 6, 2021April 16, 2021 Michael John Lo Blockaders at Fairy Creek plan to sit tight, and those fighting from home say they will continue to put pressure on the government to stop old growth logging.
International students face confusion and hefty overdue bills following MSP raise January 14, 2021January 15, 2021 Alec Lazenby International students are facing almost $1 000 in overdue notices from Revenue Services of British Columbia, for charges they thought would be wiped out when premiums were eliminated for B.C.
