cost of living

Dropping reciprocal tariffs won’t change much for students

“Because the truth is, Canada is the 51st state economically,” Colby said. 

Fear of the unhoused should elicit our disdain, not agreement

Canada is facing a major housing crisis, so why do we look down on those who fall between the cracks? Sit down on a BC Transit shuttle, take your headphones…

‘The oil and gas industry felt like a toxic ex I couldn’t stay away from’

Money can be a great motivator. I was willing to drop everything and move somewhere I’d never been just for the chance to earn some. I needed it. The chance…

So you think you can afford a home in Victoria?

Our writer broke down how much it costs to live in Victoria — one of Canada’s most expensive cities — after graduation. The cost of living in Victoria is barely…

Waiving interest on student loans makes education more accessible

The B.C. NDP has kept their 2017 campaign promise: ending interest payments on provincial post-secondary student loans. The government’s announcement is a crucial step forward for making post-secondary education more…