Community Fridge makes food more accessible in Victoria June 18, 2021July 23, 2021 Sarah Killian Recent mutual aid project aims to combat food insecurity and strengthen community Photo provided. On May 23, the Victoria Community Fridge opened in Rock Bay. As the name suggests, the project involves...
Finding someone at the end of the rainbow: the challenges of dating while queer June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Rowan VonKornfeldt Dating while queer in pandemic makes things more difficult for people looking for the one on dating apps and how to move forward as things start to reopen.
A voice for the voiceless: Introducing UVic’s Associate Vice-President Indigenous Qwul’sih’yah’maht Robina Thomas June 17, 2021July 16, 2021 Isabella Kennedy As the inaugural AVP Indigenous, Thomas works on UVic’s senior leadership staff and reports to UVic President Kevin Hall.
UVic athletes stoked to return to play following Canada West announcement May 14, 2021May 18, 2021 Alec Lazenby Regional schedules await approval from university, province File photo. Canada West has announced their plans for the 2021-22 season. After a year without competition, Canada West plans for most sports to be...
A pandemic guide to the best brunch spots in Victoria May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Ashlee Levy If you’re looking for something to do (and eat), check out this guide to the best brunch restaurants in Victoria and their COVID-safe dining options
Victoria practicum students face challenges with restrictions, vaccine eligibility during an unusual year May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Minahil Memon Due to the challenges of COVID-19, post-secondary practicum students in Victoria have faced an unusual year.
Where to find harm reduction resources in Victoria April 22, 2021April 23, 2021 Alexandra Mehl A guide to the city’s overdose prevention, supervised consumption, and drug testing sites Everyday, harm reduction services save lives in B.C. In 2016, harm reduction services assisted in the averting 60...
Digital community started by UVic students provides resources related to sexualized violence April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Charlotte Futcher Instagram page EmpowHer UVic launched by Social Justice Studies 200 students This article discusses sexualized and gender-based violence and may be difficult for some readers. Seven UVic students have created an Instagram...
Challenging Racist “British Columbia”: 150 Years and Counting charts racism and resistance in the history of the province April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Boston Laferté Three of the seven authors are either current or former educators at UVic Challenging Racist “British Columbia”: 150 Years and Counting is a new book that works to highlight the experiences...
More than fifty regions across British Columbia work to eliminate racism with Resilience April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Alexandra Mehl Screenshot by Jane Hurtig. A network of anti-racism resistance, support, and resources. On March 19, Resilience BC: Anti-Racism Network launched a new website that will provide support for anti-racism initiatives in communities...
