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Sleep-deprived students upset at Thrifty Foods late-night renovations
Drilling, hammering, and other construction noise at Thrifty Foods is keeping Tuscany Village residents up at all hours.
Could the Netherlands hold the solution to B.C.’s student housing problem?
In 2019, I experienced a potential answer to the housing crisis facing students in B.C. — all I had to do was cross an ocean.
My pet shouldn’t make it harder to find a place to live
Landlords should place more trust in responsible pet owners, and there should be more communication between possible renters and landlords. Having a pet shouldn’t be an automatic deal breaker.
UVSS Director advocates for Victoria’s Missing Middle Housing Initiative
On Aug. 4, the City of Victoria held a public hearing which gave residents a chance to voice their opinions on the contentious Missing Middle Housing Initiative. Among those who…
Victoria’s housing crisis: An update and resources for students
Finding accommodations as a student this fall may prove complicated As we enter the third summer following the COVID-19 pandemic and as the dust seemingly begins to settle, the rental…
Students left without housing as classes start
Unable to find housing, students ask whether or not to defer For many students, starting school at UVic in September also meant finding housing in Victoria. In a city notorious…
New student housing and dining complex on schedule for 2023 completion
On May 5, UVic showed off the construction of their new student housing and dining facilities to the media. The $232.4 million project, funded in collaboration with the provincial government,…
Pandemic forcing UVic students to grapple with uncertain housing situations
Personal decisions, changing rental markets impacting how students secure roofs over their heads this fall amid COVID-19 On a mid-March morning, after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and UVic officially moved…Our Digital Print Issue
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