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Six fitness classes offered at CARSA this fall

Vikes have added a new dance class to their programming this fall — and it’s all about K-Pop! Students will learn a range of choreography styles from old and new-school…

At the headwaters of change

The restoration of UVic’s water ecosystems could help the land cool and mitigate heat domes, support healthier trees, improve wildlife corridors, and overall increase biodiversity. 

A guide to great hikes between Victoria and Nanaimo

Picking a favourite hike is, of course, like picking a favourite offspring! After a little hesitation, I would probably select Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew. With its ancient, gnarled cedars…

Shop local at these six markets in and around Victoria

They have a few themed markets in August, including ‘Dog Days of Summer’ with the SPCA and Victoria Cat Rescue on Aug. 6, and a ‘Farm & Flowers’ market with…

Is BC falling behind on motorcycle safety?

O’Leary was rear-ended while sitting stationary on Blanshard Street, despite taking all the right precautions. He said he believes legalizing lane filtering “100 per cent” would have prevented his crash.

Is Victoria becoming a coastal city you can’t swim in?

That leaves seven pools remaining for Greater Victoria: Saanich Commonwealth Place (SCP), Gordon Head Recreation Centre, Esquimalt Recreation Centre, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Juan de Fuca Centre, Westhills YMCA swimming…

UVic’s Water Polo Club didn’t let the empty McKinnon Pool haunt their season

The biggest struggle for the team, said Howie, was ensuring that they had enough members to run practices and attend tournaments. But she still found the experience highly rewarding, despite…

Vikes golfer named Male Rookie Athlete of the year

When COVID-19 hit, golf became Owen Croft's new obsession. A year and a half later, he placed second at Canada’s most prestigious junior golf event. 

New book chapter highlights Indigenous women in sport

She feels that this type of sporting league offers an important opportunity for Indigenous athletes. “So often, we’re forced into mainstream sport, and that does come with a lot of racism."