Skip to content

The University of Victoria's independent newspaper

UVSS

  • News
  • Opinions
  • Features
  • Culture
  • Sports | Lifestyle
  • Humour
  • Subscribe

Tag: election

Platform promises: How the parties in the B.C. election stack up

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020
Alec Lazenby and Mary Heeg
With a provincial election fast approaching on Oct. 24, B.C.’s parties have been busy making a lot of campaign promises. While parties compete for voters’ favour, polls estimate that the

Horgan’s NDP government is using their high popularity to snatch a majority government, as they should

September 29, 2020October 1, 2020
Benjamin Dippel
When British Columbians head to the polls for the general election on Oct. 24, the B.C. New Democratic Party (NDP), led by John Horgan, will likely win a commanding majority

Everything you need to know about voting in B.C.’s upcoming election

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020
Alec Lazenby
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

Engagement starts with YOU(VSS)

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020
Astra Lund-Phillips
In the main 100- and 200-levels of the David Turpin building and on the exterior, there were 60 posters up, including multiple large billboard-style posters, not to mention the chalking

Eight student senator positions filled by acclamation

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020
Alec Lazenby
The first eight spots for elected student representatives on the UVic Senate — which governs the university’s academic matters — have been filled by acclamation. The university will call for

Your candidates for the 2020-2021 Board of Governors elections

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020
Kate Korte
The 15-member board has two student representative seats open — one for a graduate and one for an undergraduate student. All students can vote on webvote.uvic.ca, from 9 a.m. on Feb.

A closer look at David Shebib, long-time Victoria independent candidate

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020
Sylas Serné
In this election, Victoria had a crowded list of candidates. Independent David Shebib’s approach to politics could be described as “D.I.Y.” — he’s put hand-painted signs touting slogans such

How many trees does it take to elect a Prime Minister?

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019
Kiley Verbowski
"I worked as a poll clerk at one of the 192 polling divisions in the Victoria riding. This was the first election in which I’ve worked, and I was astounded

Liberals win re-election, but fall short of majority government

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019
Emily Fagan and Josh Kozelj
The results are in! Here's the Martlet's rundown on the 2019 Canadian federal election results.

2019 Federal election streeter

October 18, 2019October 18, 2019
Josh Kozelj
Days before the Federal Election, the Martlet ventured across campus to gauge student’s perceptions and opinions on the issues facing our country in this crucial election.
Page 1 of 3123»

Subscribe to the Martlet

Martlet Donorbox

THE MARTLET ON INSTAGRAM

Fashion is a massive industry — it employs one i Fashion is a massive industry — it employs one in six people worldwide. But according to Fashion Checker, 93 per cent of brands don't pay their workers a living wage. 

Through thrifting, some UVic students are learning to appreciate the treasure hunt that comes with combing through rows of second-hand clothes. 

For our feature this issue, we spoke to UVic students about why they love thrifting and why they've decided to kick fast fashion to the curb. 

For the full article, head to the link in our bio.
Senior Staff Writer Alexandra Mehl wrote an explai Senior Staff Writer Alexandra Mehl wrote an explainer article about contraception options for the sex and gender issue. 

When it comes to contraception, educating yourself about your options and advocating for your health care is key. In the article (link in bio), we offer more information, quotes from health care practitioners, and links to more resources. 

#uvic #victoriabc
Here's a little teaser of our sex and gender issue Here's a little teaser of our sex and gender issue...swipe to flip through! Free copies are available throughout campus or at one of our boxes downtown. 💟 PS cover by @siemingly, photo by @julianasech_

!1. Q+A with poet @jaye_simpson by @christopherdriscoll 
2. fine arts students say their art, which involves nudity, is being removed by instagram by @michaeljohnlo 
+ a powerful reflection on drag by Annie Konstantinova 
3. Our feature! By @christopherdriscoll and @kileyverb.docx - looks at gender identity and expression in the context of COVID-19 
4. An article on the asexuality spectrum by Jodie Brady-Quinton and one on the types of birth control by Ally Mehl
5. Last but certainly not least, @christopherdriscoll discusses the importance of queer venues 

#uvic #victoriabc
Issue 11 of Vol. 73 of the Martlet is coming out t Issue 11 of Vol. 73 of the Martlet is coming out tomorrow. We've got stories on queer pubs, birth control, Victoria Film Fest, and profiles on community organizations and individuals like jaye simpson.

Read it all on martlet.ca

#yyj
#Victoria
#UVic
Some excerpts from an op-ed in our latest Indigeno Some excerpts from an op-ed in our latest Indigenous issue with @uvicnsu — the full article is live on our website. All photos and words by Amy Nichols.
BREAKING - UVic has moved $80M from the working ca BREAKING - UVic has moved $80M from the working capital fund to a short-term bond. This means that the $225M working capital fund is now free of any fossil fuel investments.

For more on UVic's investment, check out our last explainer post. A full article about the announcement will be posted soon.
In collaboration with @uvicnsu, we've created the In collaboration with @uvicnsu, we've created the Indigenous-focussed issue — a collection of eight articles authored by Indigenous writers and edited by @bostonlaferte. The cover art was also done by an Indigenous artist. Thank you to everyone that poured their time, work, and words into this project. 

If you'd like to pick up a copy, they're available for free at: 
-campus news boxes in the SUB, Clearihue, etc. 
-the intersection of Michigan and Government 
-the intersection of Fort and Blanshard 
-outside of the Oak Bay Discovery 
-Cook St, near Prima Strada 
-most Thrifty's locations 
-Munro's books 
-Union Pacific 
-intersection of Niagara and Menzies 
+ many more (send us a pic if you spot a Martlet in the wild!) 

#victoriabc #yyj #indigenousart
Next Friday at 7pm - Join two Martlet hosts and si Next Friday at 7pm - Join two Martlet hosts and six local journalists for a conversation. We'll chat with them about what it's like to be a journalist during a pandemic and some of the things 2020 has taught them. If you're interested in journalism or learning more about careers in journalism, this is a great event for you! 

Journalists from Capital Daily, CHEK, the Times Colonist, BC Today, and the Tyee will be ready to answer all your Qs. 

Get your tickets now before they sell out! Link in our bio to the Eventbrite. 
#uvic #victoriabc #yyj #yyjbusiness #yyjevents
The UVic foundation invests in Disney, Nike, and L The UVic foundation invests in Disney, Nike, and L'Oreal ..... and also Teck, Imperial Oil, and Husky 💰💰💰💰 #uvic #victoriabc #divestuvic

@TheMartlet

Tweets by TheMartlet
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Features
  • Culture
  • Sports | Lifestyle
  • Humour
  • Subscribe

Courier

The Martlet
Student Union Building
Room B011
University of Victoria
3700 Finnerty Road
Victoria, B.C.
V8W 5C2
 

Staff Contacts

Editor-in-Chief
Kate Korte
edit@martlet.ca

Business Manager
Draven Clemah
business@martlet.ca

Mailing

The Martlet
PO BOX 3035
University of Victoria
Victoria, B.C.
V8W 3P3

Phone

Newsroom
1.250.721.8361

Ads | Business 
1.250.721.8359
ads@martlet.ca

Our paper is written and published on the unceded lands of the Lekwungen peoples, and the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose relationships with this land continue to this day. The Martlet Publishing Society is an incorporated B.C. Society and operates based on our Statement of Principles. We strive to act as an agent of constructive social change and will not publish racist, sexist, homophobic or otherwise oppressive copy.
© Copyright Martlet Publishing Society
  • About
  • The Martlet’s Pitching Guide
  • Community Support Map
  • Advertising
  • Get Involved
  • Jobs
  • Contact
  • PDF Edition