The blue bin charade: what really happens to Canadian recycling July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Natasha Simpson Since Canada’s first implementation of curbside recycling programs in the 1980s, Canadians have dutifully filled our blue bins believing we’re doing a good thing for the planet. However, much of
Victoria’s Big Gay Dog Walk 2019 showcases dogs strutting in style July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Larissa Piva On July 5, the Victoria Pride Society hosted its annual Big Gay Dog Walk at the off-leash dog park on Dallas Road in Victoria. Hundreds of people gathered with their
Caribbean Chronicles: facing anxiety and adventure head-on in Martinique July 10, 2019August 7, 2019 Adam Marsh This trip to Martinique, an island just north of Venezuela, is my first time alone in a country where I'm not fluent in the language. “If you fail to plan,
The problem with Canada’s abortion law is that it doesn’t exist June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 Kate Korte Abortion is not accessible for all Canadians. Before we tell ourselves we are better than the divisive abortion politics in the States, let’s first take a look in the mirror.
Victoria hosts 43rd annual Inclusion Conference June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 Kate Korte The Inclusion Conference delivered on its promise to bring together those in the inclusivity sector to “learn, celebrate, and discuss issues around intellectual disabilities.” This year, the conference was held
BC Ferries didn’t do their research, or they’re brainwashing us June 13, 2019July 10, 2019 Mike Graeme It seems BC Ferries either hasn’t done its research or is intentionally attempting to brainwash the thousands of people who use its services everyday. In any case, the corporation is
“You are not alone”: A UVic athlete’s journey with mental health in wake of a sexual assault June 12, 2019July 10, 2019 Josh Kozelj A UVic Athlete, Paige Thomson, was sexually assaulted at Sticky Wicket in August 2017. Since then, she has displayed resilience and bravery despite mental health challenges. By sharing her story,
Vikes field hockey star makes international debut May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 Larissa Piva Anna Mollenhauer, a second-year women’s field hockey defender, had an exceptional season with the Vikes and simultaneously launched her career with the Canadian senior national team. She claimed the Canada
“No bad guys” in colonialism? May 25, 2019May 25, 2019 Sydney Welsh According to Michael Beggs, lawyer for the federal government in this recent landmark trial between the Saugeen Ojibway Nations and Ontario Provincial government,"there were no bad guys” throughout the long
UVic alum wins prestigious 140k research award for innovative telescope technology May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Josh Kozelj Matt Dobbs has always been interested in finding and understanding the boundaries of human knowledge. Now, he’ll be given the time and resources needed to move back out west and
