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
Hundreds block Johnson Street Bridge, six arrested in name of a livable climate December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Mike Graeme Around 250 people gathered in the middle of Johnson Street Bridge, Victoria, on Monday night to hold a candle-lit vigil for a livable climate. Traffic was disrupted for about two...
UVic’s CanAssist unveils seven new technologies for use across B.C. November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 Mike Graeme Children with special needs now have the potential for a lot more independence, inclusion, and fun From robotic arms to pick up fallen toys to ball launchers that help children play...
Second annual BEEP day sparks innovation on campus November 21, 2018 Josh Kozelj Students, researchers, and faculty came together to showcase work being done in UVic's Biomedical Engineering department ‘Beep’ is a sound many scientists are familiar with hearing in labs, but the famous...
John Horgan announces UVic housing project but is sidetracked on electoral reform by media November 19, 2018 Anna Dodd The new housing project will see a 25 per cent increase in student housing at UVic On Thursday, Nov. 15, a large crowd gathered outside of UVic’s Cadboro Commons as the...
New campus group asks why UVic isn’t talking about generational poverty November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Emily Fagan Shoestring Initiative aims to dismantle 'Bootstrap' ideology at UVic and beyond A new group on campus is taking big steps to break down the stigma students experience with generational poverty. On Nov....