Provincial government unveils new rules on vaping December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 Josh Kozelj While UVic students returned to campus from reading break earlier this month, the government of British Columbia announced plans to implement the toughest rules on vaping in the country in
New dinosaur species found in B.C. November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 Truly Hunter A new dinosaur species found nowhere else in the world has been discovered along the Sustut River in British Columbia.
New study shows all-electric transport in B.C. is cost-effective November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 Kate Korte Researchers at UVic’s Institute for Integrated Energy Systems recently published a study examining the province’s transportation future. The study found B.C. would need to double its energy grid capacity but
A guide to the 2019 federal election October 4, 2019October 23, 2019 Alec Lazenby Canadians will head to the polls on October 21 to decide who they want as the next federal government. We have compiled a brief overview of the main political parties
What B.C.’s money laundering discussion could mean for UVic July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 Alec Lazenby Money laundering has become a hot-button topic in B.C. politics over the last couple of months, but what exactly caused the most recent frantic discussion surrounding its threat to our
Trudeau announces $79 million for efficient buses in Victoria July 18, 2019August 8, 2019 Kate Korte Trudeau came to Victoria Thursday to announce that the federal government, provincial government, and municipal partners will contribute $79 million in joint funding to enhance the province’s public transit. The
The blue bin charade: what really happens to Canadian recycling July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Natasha Simpson Since Canada’s first implementation of curbside recycling programs in the 1980s, Canadians have dutifully filled our blue bins believing we’re doing a good thing for the planet. However, much of
Victoria hosts 43rd annual Inclusion Conference June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 Kate Korte The Inclusion Conference delivered on its promise to bring together those in the inclusivity sector to “learn, celebrate, and discuss issues around intellectual disabilities.” This year, the conference was held
Anti-SOGI 123 talk cut short by protesters May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 Sarah Suleman The atmosphere in Oak Bay took an unexpected shift on the evening of Thursday, May 2 as a public talk against SOGI 123 drew heavy criticism, hundreds of protesters, violence,
Blood and bruises: inclusive classrooms gone wrong April 23, 2019May 17, 2019 Natasha Simpson B.C. teachers and students are increasingly at risk of attack in a system that cannot support traumatized and violent children in regular classrooms, and the University of Victoria falls woefully
