election

UVic professor is Victoria’s next MP

“I wanted to give voters in Victoria an opportunity to cast a ballot for a progressive MP who also could be a part of a progressive government in Ottawa," said…

How to vote in the federal election as a student

The upcoming federal election has been called for April 28. Not to worry! The Martlet is here with a step-by-step guide on what to do to get ready.

The UVSS election results are in

Abhee Senthilkumaran will join the Board of Directors as Director of International Student Relations. Previously, Senthilkumaran said she aims to advocate for tuition reduction and transparency. “A lot of time…

Meet the students running for Lead Director roles in this UVSS election

The election opens at 9 a.m. on March 17 and runs until 3 p.m. on March 19. Eligible voters will receive a link to the online ballot at the start…

B.C.’s Consumer Carbon Tax is a key election issue

B.C.’s consumer carbon tax has been front and centre as an election issue over the past month, as B.C. nears a provincial election on Oct. 19.  Here's what UVic students have…

Where do B.C. parties stand on student issues?

Students may be wondering how various party platforms will affect them. Issues like housing, the cost of living, education and social issues, and climate change are important to university-aged students.…

B.C.’s Conservative Party proposes re-allocating funding to “essential fields” in post-secondary education

B.C.'s Conservative Party proposes reallocation of funding to "essential fields" should they be elected. UVic students speak out.

UVSS election sees highest voter turnout in over 20 years

Over 3 500 students took to the polls between March 18 and 20 to vote for UVSS directors and referenda which aimed to increase fees. 

Meet the students running for Lead Director roles this election

The Martlet caught up with each of the Lead Director candidates to learn about what they hope to accomplish if elected.