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The B.C. government is wrong to abolish the indoor mask mandate

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022
Raheem Uz Zaman
Masks have been an integral part of our society since the start of the pandemic. However, as of March 11, they are no longer mandatory in indoor public settings. In

Climate change is going to cost us more

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021
Letters
The extreme weather events, will cost taxpayers billions. In addition to Future-Proofing our infrastructure against the effects of Climate Change, which is increasing extreme weather events with new avenues of

Goodbye, and thank you

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021
Kate Korte
The thought of leaving the Martlet always seemed like a distant possibility. I had stored a drafted goodbye letter in the back of my brain's filing cabinet, collecting dust over

UVic has set up more flu clinics after running out of vaccine

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021
Alec Lazenby
As the days get shorter and the air gets colder, the provincial government is urging people to get vaccinated against influenza, more commonly known as the flu. While COVID-19 restrictions

Peek Fest offers a chance for new artists to develop

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021
Brianna Bock
November 3rd marked the beginning of the 5th annual Peek Festival with a combination of public performances with residencies, workshops, and showcases. But while the public can come and view

Five foolproof tips to keep your house plants alive this winter

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021
Isabella Kennedy
Sprawling pothos, trendy terracotta pots, cute little cacti — the houseplant trend looks so modern and effortless. But as it turns out, indoor greenery can be temperamental and caring for

Indigenous-led Campus as Living Lands Project aims to make space for resurgence

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021
Kavita Premkumar
The Campus as Living Lands Project supports a series of land-based learning opportunities and is being championed by Jeff Corntassel, an associate professor with the Department of Indigenous Studies at

Students attempt to convert David Turpin Building’s green roof into growing space

April 8, 2021April 22, 2021
Kiley Verbowski
Photo supplied. Rooftop garden proposal has deep roots in campus food movement Six students in a 400-level environmental studies course are working to convert the green roof atop the David Turpin Building...

Joe Exotic or no exotic: the gaps in B.C.’s exotic pets legislation

April 19, 2020May 13, 2020
Kate Korte
With North Americans spending more time at home lately, more and more people are switching on Netflix to watch Joe Exotic in the hottest quarantine show — Tiger King. Like

Victoria group coming together to make over 1 600 sandwiches for homeless

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020
Josh Kozelj
The day Paul Logan delivered his first sandwich as part of “the Sandwich Initiative” was supposed to be his last day of work before retirement. However, due to the COVID-19
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