Rumoured threat of arrests may have affected turnout for Victoria climate strike April 21, 2019April 23, 2019 Mike Graeme Due to rumours of possible arrests, the turnout for the global student climate strike on Mar. 15 was compromised, organizers say. Some Victoria City Councillors are speculating on intentional intimidation.
Coordinated global youth strike sees movement of a million strong March 22, 2019March 28, 2019 Mike Graeme Over one million young people from some 1 600 communities across the world decided to ditch school on Friday, Mar. 15 to tell adults to quit ditching the future when
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...
Update: Saudi Arabian students at UVic December 2, 2018 Anna Dodd Here's what's new since August On August 6, the Saudi Arabian government announced it would be withdrawing all Saudi nationals studying at Canadian universities. The announcement was made after Chrystia Freeland,...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the UVic Repair Café November 6, 2018 Mike Graeme The 99 per cent of stuff we throw out needs saving Get out your shattered gadgets, tattered jackets, and battered desk lamps — the Repair Café is coming to UVic on...
UVic students write Ukrainian prisoners messages of hope and solidarity November 1, 2018 Emily Fagan The Ukrainian Students Society encourages students to take action on global issues On the misty morning of Oct. 24, members of the UVic community gathered at Petch Fountain to write postcards...
The U.S. works to mend relations with Cuba January 8, 2015January 7, 2015 Michel Ghanem Following months of secret talks hosted by Canada between the United States and Cuba, the Obama administration further normalized political relations with the island nation, lifting travel and financial restrictions...
B.C. liquefied natural gas not climate’s saviour, report says November 20, 2014November 20, 2014 Michel Ghanem The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) and Pembina Institute have published a report suggesting stronger environmental policies to ensure liquefied natural gas (LNG) will positively impact the global climate....
Canada funds medical supplies for Ukraine February 27, 2014February 26, 2014 Graydon Leigh As the Sochi games come to a close, a controversy that continues to engulf the region has escalated. Ukrainian President, Viktor Yanukovych, has elected to tie his nation’s economy with...
Revised U.S. tax law may leave some expats strapped for cash January 30, 2014January 29, 2014 Peter Boldt A new American tax law that will take effect internationally in July 2014 could potentially have disastrous financial consequences for U.S. citizens living abroad—including in Canada. The Foreign Account Tax...
