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
