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The nightmare of student parking at UVic
It’s a familiar feeling: you’re late for class, driving around Ring Road, feeling hopeless. You’re not finding a spot in Parking Lots 1, 5, 4, or 8 — don’t kid…
Indigenous-owned Etsy shop blends traditional beadwork with modern designs
Colourful beaded designs fill the items section of the TaanshiStudios Etsy shop. TaanshiStudios, which gets its name from the Cree word for hello, sells handmade Indigenous beaded earrings. The jewelry…
The Songhees Food Truck is a place for delicious food and good memories
In Esquimalt on Admirals Road, the Songhees Food Truck is tucked away in a cozy alcove. Spacious picnic tables are protected from the rain under a newly built pergola that’s…
A deep dive into the science behind the uses of seaweed
Everyone has a perspective on seaweed. To some, it’s the slimy stuff on the shore that washes up in piles after a storm, to others, it’s a tasty snack, and…
UVic student lives in van to avoid rising rent in Victoria
Daniel Drury wakes up early — around 6:30-7:00 a.m. — so as not to upset the neighborhood residents whose houses he parks in front of. These early mornings can be…
What you should know about Garry oak savannas in Victoria
Garry oak ecosystems are rare and highly degraded ecosystems that can be found almost exclusively on the southeastern coast of Vancouver Island and parts of the western United States. There…
Five local bars in Victoria to try
Local breweries, dancefloors, and eateries are open for nightlife Now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing up, people are flooding to the downtown core eager to get back out and enjoy…
The Pet Café provides comfort for UVic students in times of need
As students at UVic busily run from class-to-class and work hard on their assignments, they might be ‘feline’ a bit stressed out.Our Digital Print Issue
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