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A student’s explainer of the BC Nurses Union strike
UVic confirmed some nursing students in practice courses were affected, but not students in the 2026 graduating class or Student Wellness Centre nurses.
New gender-based violence policies at federal and provincial levels main focuses are judicial responses, prevention
“Survivors’ needs are not uniform. Many prioritize safety, stability, housing, financial security, access to culturally responsive supports, and healing over prosecution or punishment. A justice framework that centres only on…
How to celebrate Black History Month in Victoria this February
From cemetery tours and museum exhibits to keynote speeches and panel discussions, here are seven events to learn more about Black history this month!
Questions remain surrounding changes to graduated licensing program
Initially, the changes were set to take effect in early 2026. With that timeline delayed until the summer, many questions still remain.
‘It was set up to fail’ B.C.’s drug decriminalization pilot program will not be renewed, health minister says
The three-year long exemption was launched to make it easier for drug users to reach out without fear of stigma, but Osborne said “it has not delivered the results [they]…
A student’s guide to earthquake preparedness
For easy access to resources, students can download the UVic Safety App, which includes information on emergency procedures, websites, and helpful phone numbers to call in case of an emergency.
Cumberland, BC taps into its past to power its future
The network of mines below Cumberland, B.C. is flooded with trapped water, which is cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than surface temperatures. According to the proposal,…
Amid record water lows, can northern B.C. support a pipeline?
Oil and gas companies withdrew 9 million cubic meters of water in 2024 despite 63 per cent of B.C.’s population being "water-stressed."Our Digital Print Issue
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Oak Bay faces critical issues as residents hit the polls next month
