bc politics
How the rise of strategic voting shook up Vancouver Island politics
“The story we saw on Vancouver Island was that folks overwhelmingly did not want Conservatives to get elected, which might come as a surprise,” said Prym Goodacre, a recent graduate…
Everything you need to know about voting in B.C.’s upcoming election
Do you know how to register? Does mail-in voting confuse you? Are you wondering how the pandemic will affect voting? Not to fear, the Martlet is here to answer all…
New B.C. Access Grant could see UVic students get $1 000 each year
UVic students could receive up to $1 000 more in grants per year with the newly-announced B.C. Access Grant. The needs-based grant will be assessed alongside StudentAid BC, and accompany…
Sex and the (Univer)City | Women at B.C. Legislature call out archaic dress code
A few weeks ago, a government communications staff member — who has worked in the Legislature since 2014 — was reprimanded by a security guard because her cap-sleeve blouse was…
Political stories to watch in 2019
2019 could lead to political turnover across the country, these four races are why With the New Year comes new resolutions, and for many incumbent politicians across the country, one…
John Horgan announces UVic housing project but is sidetracked on electoral reform by media
The new housing project will see a 25 per cent increase in student housing at UVic On Thursday, Nov. 15, a large crowd gathered outside of UVic’s Cadboro Commons as…
